The Ministry of Health and Wellness is expanding the country’s capacity to test for COVID-19 with the installation of a COBAS 6800 testing machine and the switch to automated extraction of samples at the National Influenza Centre
If you have vegetable and fruit cuttings in your kitchen, instead of throwing them away why not set up a compost heap for your garden. Press play to hear more about composting on this edition of calling farmers.
In light of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Government will be launching an island-wide feeding programme for Jamaica’s homeless population. The announcement was made by the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, at a recent press briefing at Jamaica House. Press play to hear more about this initiative.
Government to accelerate NIDS implementation in response to COVID-19; tourism stakeholders responding positively to stimulus measures and Transport Ministry suspends driving exams at Island Traffic Authority depots.
36 COVID 19 cases now confirmed; Country’s COVID 19 testing capacity being expanding and Tourism sector stakeholders discussing strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID 19.
Homeschooling involves children being taught at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school. In Jamaica, there is an established association that facilitates homeschool education. Press play to find out how to become apart of this alternative to public schooling.
Since the first case of COVID-19 was announced, Jamaicans have been taking steps to secure themselves and their families from contracting the virus, as well as dealing with any arising eventualities. However, there are some who don't possess the means to stock up on basic commodities, therefore the Government is moving to fill that gap, providing support for the indigent....
In detailing the Government’s COVID-19 economic relief measures during his closing Budget Debate presentation on March 24, Dr. Clarke outlined that although the future is uncertain, there are enough resources to address the country’s immediate needs. Press play to find out what the government is putting in place to prevent an economic fallout.
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