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First Jamaican takes COVID-19 vaccine; No New Taxes for Fiscal year 2021/2022; and only one Guarantor Needed For Student Loan Applications as of April 1.

Government looking to establish local testing facility for UK variant of covid-19, Jamaicans told to prepare for stricter COVID-19 measures and government considering grants for workers affected by prohibition orders for burials.

COVID-19 vaccines arrive from India, Prime Minister Satisfied with Government’s approach to the pandemic, and Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority launches turmeric project.

Gender Minister urges more women to enter male dominated sectors; Health Ministry partnering with RADA to promote healthy eating; and Jamaica Productivity sector to promote increased use of automation in ago-processing.

Health Minister appeals for discipline as COVID 19 cases skyrocket; over 100 human trafficking victims rescued to date, and work under downtown Kingston redevelopment progressing smoothly.

Private Sector urged to adopt Remote Work solutions, Activities progressing on Mandeville Water Project, and Mining and Quarry Operators receive entrepreneurial Training.

Frontline workers now first in line to receive COVID-19 vaccine; 605 Cameras connected under JamaicaEye, and PICA launches upgraded website.

National Housing Trust to invest over 57 billion dollars on housing solutions; 100 million dollars allocated for sugarcane transportation subsidy; and some tax offices to be opened on Saturdays.

Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to start next Wednesday; 600 million allocated for farm road repairs; and Ebony Park pumping station now using solar power.

Government receives support from church community, Health Ministry contracts call centre to assist with vaccination application process and 43 billion dollars to be spent on new National Citizen Security Plan.