With the average age of Jamaica’s population expected to keep rising in coming years, the Government is taking steps to expand social protection coverage for the elderly. Among the measures implemented was the introduction of the Social Pension Programme for seniors 75 years and older. Stay tuned to hear how you or someone you know can benefit under progamme
Thousands of Jamaicans have benefitted from the government’s flagship social assistance programme, the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education, PATH. Thousands more are set to access even greater benefits as targeted reforms are being made to the programme. As part of the country’s development process, an evaluation of PATH is currently being spearheaded by the Labour and Social Security...
The Mining sector is going digital with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining set to launch two mobile applications for the benefit of all stakeholders. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green says the creation of both apps is part of a wider strategy to digitize the administrative functions of the ministry and provide solutions to a few challenges facing the sector....
The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, St. James, came alive with action October 28 to 31 as it hosted the 56th staging of the Jamaica Golf Association’s - Jamaica Open Golf Tournament. Local and international golfers competed over 3 days for a grand prize of USD$20,000 and trophies.
Lending support to groups and organizations is another avenue in which the National Parenting Support Commission is making a major impact. Stay with us to hear how a parent group in Fletcher’s Land, Kingston has been changing lives, as well as some parenting’ tips.
When an earthquake strikes, it can cause disruption of electricity and communications, infrastructural damage, serious injuries and fatalities, as well as lingering emotional trauma. On today’s programme, we share some safety tips for you to keep in mind.
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