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Officials in the Ministry of Health and Wellness have received training on how to use GO. Data, an outbreak investigation tool that collects field data during public health emergencies.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government is launching a COVID-19 sensitization campaign targeting the elderly and citizens with pre-existing health conditions.

In order to protect its staff and members of the public against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trelawny Municipal Corporation has implemented several measures including the sanitization of office buildings operated by the Corporation and the establishment of handwashing stations in the Clark’s Town and Falmouth markets. Press play to hear more on Round About Ja.

The Government is increasing its investment in the agri- sector to ensure farmers have reliable access to water for crop production. A solar pumping station was recently commissioned in Bengal Trelawny as a model for the other pumping stations across the island. Press play to find out more on this edition of Calling Farmers

Special COVIID-19 measures implemented for poor and indigent; 15.9 billion dollars earmarked for national security and six STEM schools to be built in the new financial year.

21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica, Prime Minister announces new anti-COVID19 measures; and COVID-19 testing protocol being reviewed.

Each year the Government of Canada facilitates opportunities for Jamaican students to pursue academic studies in Canada through the EduCanada student recruitment fairs, staged by the Canadian High Commission. Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commission, Yasmin Chong, was recently a guest on JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where she outlined for host Vaughn Davis the details of the upcoming EduCanada Fair, and how...

The Health and Wellness Ministry is reporting that patient 5, from St. Ann, was released from hospital on Sunday, following treatment and successful completion of the discharge testing process.

A nightly curfew has been imposed for the entire island from April 1 to April 8 as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The curfew will begin at 8 pm each night and run until 6 am the following morning.

Numerous false messages relating to the COVID-19 have been spreading across the country on social media, causing more stress in an already challenging period. As the situation is a developing one, persons are encouraged to only take information on the COVID-19 from trusted sources including those operated by the World Health Organization or the Government. Press play to find out...

Young children who have become victims of violence can now understand some sensitive issues they may be grappling with through the Victim Services Division, VSD series of animation through the Ministry of Justice. Press play to learn more about the positive impact of this initiative.

Monthly cash payments will be dispensed to parents of students who are on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to prepare breakfast and lunch for their children at home while schools remain closed. Public schools were ordered closed by the Government until after the Easter holidays measures to prevent the spread COVID-19. Pres play to find out more.