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Jamaica has requested access to the International Monetary Fund’s Rapid Financing Instrument which provides swift financing to IMF member countries without the requirements of a full IMF programme, ongoing reviews and conditionality.

With April being celebrated as farmer’s month, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is using the period to say thanks to farmers for all their hard work. One of the special initiatives to thank the farmers will see the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) offering discounts to all farmers and gardening enthusiasts throughout the month. Find out more on this...

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) is ensuring that the celebration of the nation’s children continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic. National Child Month 2020 was launched virtually on April 15 under the theme ‘Unplug Negativity, Connect Positivity…Think!’, and Chair of the Committee, Pauline Mullings says that will be the format for most of the planned celebrations. Find out more about this...

The Spanish Jamaica Foundation is to donate 200,000 US dollars to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to help in the fight against COVID 19. Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Josep Bosch Bessa says the donation reflects the commitment of the Spanish community to deepen relations with the Government and people of Jamaica. Find out more on this edition...

On this edition of Jamaica House Weekly… government orders a 7-day lockdown of St Catherine. Plus, preparations underway to receive Jamaicans deported from the United States. Press play to hear more.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton is encouraging the public to remain calm amidst the rapid increase in local COVID-19 cases. A spike in cases was noted last week, due in part to an outbreak at the Alorica Business Process Outsourcing Centre in St. Catherine. Over 50 confirmed cases have been linked to the call centre. Dr. Tufton says while...

Today on You And The Law, we’re taking a look at the use of the emergency powers under the Disaster Risk Management Act and how they affect constitutional rights. Press play to find out more.

On this edition of Career Talk, we explore how to maximize your productivity while working from home. Press play to hear more.

Businesses in St Catherine now have a 12-hour window in which to operate on Saturday, April 18 following adjustments to the times permitted for movement during the parish lockdown. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the disclosure during his presentation to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, before outlining the changes.

Mobile testing for COVID-19 now a reality in Jamaica... Find out how it works on this week’s healthline as we give you the latest on the country’s testing capacity.

Jamaica requests access to IMF’s rapid financing instrument, Tourism Ministry to add health protocols to online tourism training and Justice Training Institute urging students to continue studies online.

Health Ministry employee tests positive for COVID-19; preparations underway to receive Jamaicans deported from the United States; and St Catherine Parish Court closed.