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Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jaqueline Bisasor McKenzie, says the Ministry will not include hydroxychloroquine, ordinarily used to treat lupus, in its COVID-19 treatment protocols.

Jamaica-based individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19 can now apply online for grants under the Government’s 10 billion dollar COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme.  Applications can be made at the website wecare.gov.jm.

The Coronavirus (COVID 19) has virtually shut down some of Jamaica’s main sectors. But when the worst is behind us, how will Jamaica ensure that we can bounce back quickly? According to the Jamaica Promotions Corporation JAMPRO, exploiting new opportunities will be critical. That’s what the agency intends to do by facilitating several initiatives in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors. Find...

Due to the downturn in the tourism sector a number of  farmers have an excess of produce on their hands. Dencon Food Limited in Clarendon is among the private sector companies answering the call to support the agri-sector. As such the company has agreed to purchase up to 400,000 pounds of Irish potatoes from the government. Find out more about...

As governments across the world continue to battle COVID-19, private sector and NGOs are rising to the occasion, doing their part to help their fellow men cope with this global pandemic. In Jamaica, one group offering its assistance is the Jamaica Guangdong Association, a community of Chinese persons in Western Jamaica. Find out how this Chinese group is helping persons to...

What is COVID-19 doing to the world economy? And what is Jamaica prepared to do in these dire circumstances? We answer those questions on this edition of Going for Growth.

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that Dencon Food Limited in Clarendon has agreed to purchase up to 400,000 pounds of Irish potatoes from the government. State Minister Floyd Green says the move will help local farmers redistribute the excess food available due to the loss of primary markets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Green...

The Savanna La Mar Hospital in Westmoreland had a challenge treating persons with respiratory illnesses because the nebulizer machines at the hospital stopped working. To fill the gap, members of the key club at Mannings High School decided to raise funds to purchase two new nebulizers for the Hospital’s children’s ward. Find out more about this development on Sharing the...

On this edition of Jamaica House Weekly… all-island curfew extended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Plus, Prime Minister calls on Jamaicans to observe raft of new measure announced.

On this edition of You And The Law, we’ll be clearing up what is meant by “Creating Public Mischief”. What does our law books say about the offense? What are the penalties? Let’s find out.

On this week’s Healthline, we hear the testimony of the first patient to recover from the COVID-19 locally as well as those who treated him. Press play to find out more

Harsher penalties are coming for travelers who entered the island during the period March 18 to 24 and have still not reported to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has the manifests with the names and addresses of all persons who arrived on the island on the dates in question, noting that the authorities...