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105 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, Lockdown Ordered for St. Catherine and Over 330-thousand applications received for CARE Programme.

The Ministry of Finance and Planning is reporting that as at Monday, April 13, a total of 333,968 Jamaicans applied to the Government’s COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme.

With the increased need for remote working across the globe, including Jamaica, to contain the spread of COVID-19, more companies are utilizing remote working applications to complete projects. This however has also exposed a number of security issues with one of the popular applications, Zoom. Press play to find out what tech experts are saying about this new technological challenge...

The Government has received the first shipment of medical equipment and supplies, procured to bolster Jamaica’s COVID-19 response.

With numerous persons forced to remain in their homes as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of digital skills and internet based income streams has come sharply into focus. And with widespread job cuts across all sectors, the ability to stay home and maintain a steady income has become even more valuable. Chief Executive Officer of Internet...

In response to calls from the public for a solution to plastic bottle disposal, especially with the roll-out of the plastic ban policy, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) implemented its pilot plastic waste separation initiative in 12 communities across Kingston & St. Andrew in January. Press play to find out how this initiative is helping to clear the...

Dencon Foods Nicholas Duke is a locally based company located in Spring Plains Clarendon and has lots of warehouse space for long term storage of agricultural produce. Their mission is to support the governments capacity to become self-sufficient. Find out what this company is doing to helping to support the local agricultural industry.

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reporting a reduction in the backlog of garbage collected over the last few weeks. The national COVID-19 mitigation measures implemented by the Government has led to a reduction of traffic on the roadways, which has improved service delivery for the Authority. Press play to find out more about these new developments on...

Health Ministry rolls out mobile coronavirus testing units, millions raised through COVID19 Telethon and government slashes export fees.

73 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Jamaica; first shipment of Personal Protective Equipment arrives on the island; and Transport Authority extends Road Licence application deadline.