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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.

Tracking underway for persons who returned to Jamaica between March 18 and 24 but are yet to self-identify; applications for Government’s CARE programme to open on Thursday and; JAMPRO to launch initiatives in the agriculture sector to stimulate economic growth.

Government sets up Cabinet COVID 19 taskforce, 58 coronavirus cases now confirmed and harsher penalties announced for travelers who do not report to Health Ministry.  

The first patient to have recovered from the COVID-19 in Jamaica, says he had a good experience compared to others around him and is now ready to go back to work.

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton says his team is in the final stages of developing a multifaceted plan to address COVID-19 concerns relating to densely populated areas across the country.