Foundations for Competitiveness & Growth Project EP02

Get ready to dust off those high school jerseys and show your colours…...Champs season is here again! The Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA) Boys and Girls Championships returns in full force from March 24 to 28 at the National Stadium, bringing together over 100 schools and more than 2,000 athletes for Jamaica’s biggest high school track and field showdown.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as communities across the island grappled with loss and disruption, one group stepped forward with a focused mission to help. What began as a niche back-to-school and school uniform initiative quickly evolved into a meaningful outreach effort, providing essential support to displaced schools, students, and families trying to regain a sense of normalcy.

It is said that ‘life is like a roller coaster, full of surprises at every turn.’ However, one way of preparing to meet the uncertainty of the future is to put a plan in place. Contributing to the National Insurance Scheme, NIS, is one such strategy to protect individuals and their families from financial hardships. In today’s programme we’ll discuss...