Labour Implications And Compensation

Labour Implications And Compensation

With businesses forced to close or amend their opening hours, in a bid to get more people to stay home and flatten the curve of the spread of COVID-19, and the reports of layoffs in certain sectors, questions have been raised about the labour implications including...
Closure Of Jamaica’s Borders And Tourism

Closure Of Jamaica’s Borders And Tourism

With the closure of Jamaica’s borders and general measures instituted to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, tourism has come to a halt, leaving many workers and businesses displaced. To discuss the resilience and response of the sector we are joined by a special...
Impact Of COVID-19 On Food Jamaica’s Supply

Impact Of COVID-19 On Food Jamaica’s Supply

With supply lines potentially under threat as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the old adage grow what you eat, eat what you grow has gained even greater significance. But how big a role can agriculture play in Jamaica’s current and future sustainability? Can...
“Shielding” Vulnerable Groups From The Virus

“Shielding” Vulnerable Groups From The Virus

We continue our deep dive into the threats that face the most vulnerable during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in Jamaica we are joined by representatives of three at-risk groups with Kandasi Walton Levermore Executive Director for Jamaica AIDS support for life,...