By Mark Titus Despite the alarming rate at which lives are being lost to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in North America, Jamaicans are still willing to take the risk to participate in the seasonal overseas work programmes. However, this time they have to sign a waiver absolving the Government of any liability if they become…
By Janet Silvera Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has said that while the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought tourism to a grinding halt, the industry remains optimistic. Bartlett, who was addressing stakeholders from his Knutsford Boulevard offices on Thursday on the way forward for the industry, said that contrary to the doomsday predictions that are…
By Romario Scott Some groups left reeling from the economic fallout of COVID-19 and its attendant social restrictions are in line to receive financial assistance. A programme is being developed for taxi and bar operators, barbers, hairdressers, market vendors, and domestic workers, Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke revealed yesterday. “We are working on a programme…
KINGSTON, Jamaica. March 18, 2020. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security completed its third day of distributing welfare package to the families in the quarantined communities of 7 Miles Bull Bay. The Ministry began its relief effort on Saturday, March 14, 2020. To date, a total of 900 welfare packages containing basic food supplies, toiletries and…
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