PBCJ NEWS - AUGUST 11, 2021 @Aug 11 2021 04:35 PM
The news today includes: __ Minister Bartlett Urges Tourism Workers To Get Vaccinated __ COVID-19 Cluster At Hedonism II __ Health Authorities To Probe 2 Vaccinated Persons Getting COVID-19 __Minister Charles Working To Mitigate Climate Change __ $4.3 Billion Allocated To Primary And Junior High __ Tax Adjusts Business Hours In Response To Curfew Changes | The Business Report __ Jamaica Stock Exchange __ Forex Trading __ Oil Prices __ Living Healthy: HD's Jazz - The #1 Way To Protect Your Teeth From Cavities Regional News: __ Labour Laws Consultant: Employers Can Mandate COVID-19 Shots __ Hansle Parchment Tours St. Thomas __ Christopher Taylor Returns Home __ Minister Grange Welcome JOA Officials, Athletes Home #PBCJNews #DailyNews #CurrentAffairs #Broadcast #BreakingNews #Television #Journalist #NewsStory #Features #Government #ParliamentJA #HotTopics #Campaigns #Jamaica #LocalNews Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest.

$4.3 Billion Allocated To Primary And Junior High @Aug 11 2021 04:11 PM
The Ministry Education, Youth, and Information has informed the nation that $4.3 billion dollars has been allocated to primary, all-age, and junior high schools for the 2021-2022 academic year. The money is being used, among other things, for maintenance projects, janitorial services, and electronic tools for students. Simone Absalom Gayle has the break down.] #EducateJA #PBCJNews Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest.

Hansle Parchment Tours St. Thomas @Aug 11 2021 04:03 PM
Parchment was celebrated for his exploits in a tour where scores of residents came out to show their appreciation. #HansleParchment #TokyoOlympics #WelcomeHome #PBCJNews Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest.

Christopher Taylor Returns Home @Aug 11 2021 03:29 PM
Olympian Christopher Taylor is back home in Jamaica. Taylor, a former Calabar high school standout, is the first Jamaican male to make an Olympic 400 meter final in 17 years finished sixth in a personal best time of 44.79 seconds. Carol Francis has more on this rising athletic star in this report. #ChristopherTaylor #TokyoOlympics #PBCJNews Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest.

BOJ Digital Currency; $230M Now Available In Local Market | The Business Report @Aug 11 2021 01:14 PM
The Central Bank on Monday minted Jamaica's first batch of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). As legal tender, CBDC can be exchanged dollar for dollar with physical cash. Gabrielle Thompson reports. #BOJ #DigitalCurrency #PBCJNews Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest.