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Health Ministry receives 10 thermal scanners, disaster risk management council approves COVID 19 response plan and Agriculture ministry puts measures in place to secure Jamaica’s food security.

On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly, Prime Minister hosts Reggae Month Reception, meets with National Disaster Risk Management Council and breaks ground for coastal revetment project.

This week we hear the story of how one man saved the life of his family member by donating his kidney. Press play to find out who is sharing the love.

The Government, through the Bureau of Gender Affairs has established a three-year partnership with the University of the West Indies for training and research on sexual harassment and related issues. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says the intention is to explore the impact of sexual harassment on productivity and the implications for workplace competitiveness.

The new Coronavirus or COVID-19, first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019, has now spread to over 90 other countries including territories in the Caribbean. Jamaica and other countries continue to implement a number of interventions in an effort to reduce their population’s exposure to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as its spread. Press play to hear how Jamaica...

Our Rights as Jamaicans are provided for in the Constitution, specifically Section 13, titled the “Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms”. When and individual is arrested, some of these rights may become restricted. The power of arrest given to officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force under the Constabulary Force Act, may infringe on some of these rights and should only be done...

Interim guidelines for the admission of cruise ships to the island’s ports have been drafted and circulated to the Port Authority of Jamaica and relevant agencies. This, amidst ongoing concerns from stakeholders in the cruise industry about Jamaica’s requirements as the country works to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19. According to the guidelines, any passenger or crew who in the...

St. Ann is now in sharp focus as Karisma Hotels and Resorts has broken ground for a 4800 room development. Press play to find out how this latest development will have a positive on the parish on this edition of Tourism Round Up.

Starting in the month of March, the National Gallery of Jamaica will introduce for your viewing pleasure First Saturdays. The new undertaking will complement the ‘Jamaica Jamaica’ exhibition mounted at the NGJ on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Orange Street in Kingston. Press play to find out how this new monthly event will better help patrons understand and appreciate the...

For most people, symptoms of a COVID-19 infection start with a fever and a dry cough. The virus can be transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing. So it’s best to cough or sneeze into your sleeve or into a disposable tissue. Discard the tissue into a closed rubbish bin and then clean your hands. Try to stay at least...

The Ministry of Health is advising the public that there are currently no confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica despite rumours suggesting otherwise.