The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has its sights set on improving the much-touted Labour Market Information System, LMIS, to facilitate greater access for job seekers and employers. The job matching on-line platform has over 50 thousand jobseekers registered to the system, with over one thousand employers. In today’s programme, we will examine some of the benefits of using...

Eating a healthy diet coupled with an active lifestyle are the components to good long-term health.  But the reality is that not all persons are able to eat a healthy balanced diet, which puts them at risk of developing non-communicable diseases. Many children also fall into this category, and with this in mind the ministry of Health and Wellness is...

On today’s programme, we tell you more about this year’s staging of Police Week.

November is Adoption month, and the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is commemorating the month under the theme ‘Changing the Mindset and Promoting Healthy Relationships’ Adoption Coordinator at the CPFSA, Maxine Bagalue says the agency is committed to raising awareness among the public about the value and significance of adoption in society.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security continues to put safeguards in place to ensure Jamaica develops an inclusive, robust and reliable labour market. In line with Government’s thrust to further lower the country’s record unemployment rate of 4 point 5 percent, the Ministry has been hosting island-wide job fairs to connect qualified Job seekers with suitable employers. A lot...

On today’s programme, we feature the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) police officer for the year 2023, Constable Jayann Raymond.

One of the many tools the Government uses to connect eligible workers with job vacancies is the staging of job fairs. Through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, over 25 job fairs have already been held across the island since April, with more than 3 thousand persons being interviewed and some 956 individuals securing employment up to September. Special...

Do you think you would be able to tell if someone you know is suffering from a mental health issue. Often the persons we care about are struggling in silence as they grapple with these types of issues, because they feel ashamed, are afraid of being stigmatised, or simply fear being misunderstood. In many cases a friend or loved one...