Some agri-workers exempt from all island curfew order, Transport Authority suspends late fees for PPV licence renewals; and Senate passes MOCA regulations.
Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor McKenzie, says all persons with severe acute respiratory infections presenting to hospitals will now be tested for COVID-19.
The Government has plans to establish six new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) high schools across Jamaica in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his 2020/2021 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives recently. Press play to hear more on Round About Ja.
With the Coronavirus (COVID 19) causing many hotels to temporarily close their doors, many farmers have lost one of their primary markets. This has resulted in them looking for alternative places to sell their produce. Press play as we explore some of these options on today’s edition of calling farmers.
Jamaica records second COVID-19 related death, Prime Minister outlines exemptions to islandwide curfew order; and GCT rate reduction takes effect today.
Student’s Loan Bureau to waive payment on all loans for 3 months, Ministry of Justice to Receive More Mobile Units and Lower House approves MOCA code of conduct regulations
COVID-19 confirmed cases now at 25, Restrictions for Barber and Hair Salons Revised and Persons who lost job due to COVID-19 pandemic to receive compensation package.
Typically major disruptions to Jamaica’s manufacture and agriculture sector are caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes or flooding, but in recent weeks the sectors have faced a challenge from an unprecedented factor - the coronavirus (COVID-19). The recent arrival of the coronavirus (COVID 19) in the island has caused widespread panic among members of the public, with many flocking...
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