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The income tax filing due date is March 16 this year. Annually it’s the 15th of March however with that date being a Sunday this year, the date has been moved to the next working day. Press play to hear Tax Administration Jamaica’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Merris Haugton and Enthrose Campbell discuss how to file for your tax returns.

A large part of the education curriculum in Jamaica focuses on exposing students to the country’s rich culture and heritage. And in February each year one special day is used to highlight all things Jamaican – the various aspects about our people which distinguish us from the rest of the world, as well as the various contributions Jamaicans have made to world history. Press play to find out about the happenings of Jamaica Day 2020.

Phase 2 of the plastic ban prohibits the manufacture, distribution and use of polystyrene foam more popularly known as Styrofoam products. Manager of Public Education and Corporate Communication, at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Olivia Anderson, recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell to give an overview of what phase one entailed and the initiatives being rolled out under phase two. Press play to get the details.

Every year the Heart Foundation of Jamaica celebrates February as heart month. This year the focus is on raising awareness about the impact of hypertension on the kidneys. On this edition of Get the facts, we’ll share some of the activities planned for the month as well as how you can get screened for hypertension, better known as high blood pressure. Press play to hear more.