Refurbishing Huntley Community Centre

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 supermarkets to ensure they stock up on supplies. Press play to find out what the government is doing to secure our food supply.

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 local students can participate. Press play to hear more.

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 how to avoid being misinformed about COVID19.

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.

As the Government continues to emphasize social distancing and restrict gatherings of people in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, opportunities have opened up to facilitate home schooling and distance learning for the nation’s students. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has partnered with several educational service providers to create content for students, in a bid to keep them engaged at home while schools remain closed, to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Press play to get the details.