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The Government is acquiring 105 additional ventilators to boost the number of machines in the public health sector as well as the country’s capacity to treat persons infected with COVID-19.

The protection of Jamaica’s senior population and those in the country’s infirmaries from the coronavirus COVID-19, remain critical to the government during the pandemic. With this in mind, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, recently outlined that the first phase of the programme to clean and sanitize infirmaries and golden age homes across Jamaica has been completed....

In order to enable staff members of the Agri Linkages Exchange (ALEX) Division of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority to work from home, the Ministry of Tourism is donating 6 laptops and mobile phones. This equipment will also increase the division’s capacity to channel orders made through the ALEX platform in a timely manner. Press play to hear more on...

National Arena to become field hospital for COVID-19 patients; International partners supporting local COVID-19 efforts; and special COVID-19 helpline for parents activated.

Jamaica’s Ports to Remain Closed for another 14 days, debate on tourism workers pension regulations to begin at next sitting of parliament and government acquiring more ventilators for public health system.

President of the Jamaica Association of Homeschoolers, Shane Panton says homeschooling has several benefits. Among the benefits for parents is that they learn while their children learn. There is also the benefit of being able to save money. The family also gets to spend more quality time together. If you're interested in the idea of home schooling pres play and listen to this...

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. These persons may contact the Ministry at 888-ONE-LOVE.

Jamaica’s air and seaports will remain closed to incoming passengers for 14 more days, as part of measures by the Government to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

In the midst of every crisis there are always new opportunities and as Jamaica experiences the spread of the coronavirus COVID 19, there are still a number of business opportunities presenting themselves on the island. To find out what these are press play to learn more.

As part of efforts to cater for Jamaica’s homeless population, especially with the looming COVID-19 epidemic, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has opened an additional 100-bed shelter on Church Street in downtown Kingston. Press play to find out how this will transform lives on this edition of Round About Ja.

In order to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to develop sustainable food supply for the country, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to establish food marts at strategic locations across the island to enable consumers to have easier access to produce. Find out more about these food marts on this edition of Calling Farmers.