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Financial institutions and the general public are being assured that liquidity will be sustained in the economy during this challenging period with the COVID-19. The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) recently announced its eight point pre-emptive monetary strategy to ensure adequate cash flows, and we’re looking at the measures on this week’s Going for Growth!

This feature will share tips on how to manage your emotions while going through the COVID19 crisis. Press play to hear more.

On Monday, March 30, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development launched an extensive sanitization drive, targeting infirmaries and golden age homes. The Vineyard Town Golden Age Home houses over 400 senior citizens, aged 60 years and older who are served by a regular staff complement of more than 150. Listen to get the details.

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...

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...

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.

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...

Jamaican Manufactures and distributors have responded to the impact of COVI19 on the local and global economy, especially amidst fears of a possible shortage of food and critical items. The impact of the pandemic on the supply of raw material is a major concern. listen to this feature as we discuss how manufacturers are preparing the country in light of...