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On this edition of JADCO we look at the 2020 JADCO Symposium and its important role in educating athlete support personnel and update them on important anti-doping developments. Stay tuned to hear more about the 2020 JADCO Symposium.

On House Matters this week; Health Ministry to comply with Police High Command investigation into death of Jodian Fearon, draft of new National Identification System policy approved, and results of CARE programme has been distributed.

IMF responds favourably to Government’s RFI request, Health Ministry complying with JCF investigation into death of Jodian Fearon; and discussions underway with airlines on controlled re-entry programme.

Vendors at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay have been supplied with over 450 reusable protective face masks by the Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin. The washable masks have also been manufactured using the specific recommendation of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and  Find out how this initiative  will help replace the use of handkerchiefs and...

Eye on Justice is a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice. On this edition we will continue our conversation on expungement, and who is eligible for this benefit. Press play to hear more.

Stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak at the Alorica Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Centre in St. Catherine, all such entities were ordered closed temporarily, with specific exemptions. This to help contain the spread of the virus. As such a BPO taskforce has been setup to ensure minimal disruption to the sector’s operations. Find out more about this programme on this feature.

Cabinet has approved a taskforce to focus on restoring economic activity, following the fallout created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness says the order governing the restriction of movement in St Catherine has been extended to Friday, May 1.

The Jamaica 4h Clubs has been investing in young Jamaicans through training in various disciplines in the agriculture sector. This ensures that more young Jamaicans choose the agriculture sector as a viable career option. One such programme is the Rio Tinto Scholarship, offered to club members every year. Find out who gets to benefit from this scholarship on this edition of...

The government has implemented a protocol to manage the inflow of Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This re-entry process will be done on a gradual and phased basis, and is subject to the strict protocols and availability of quarantine facilities on the island. Find out more about how the government is managing the reentry...

The majority of pension recipient receive payments by cashing vouchers and cheques at post offices. But due to the current COVID-19 outbreak and its health risk for vulnerable groups including older pensioners, persons with disabilities and those with underlying health conditions, the government is discouraging large gatherings to practice social distancing. Find out how the governemnt plans to implement greater...

Health Minister receives preliminary report on death of Jodian Fearon, special taskforce established to inspect BPO facilities and immigration portal launched for controlled re-entry of Jamaicans into the island.