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The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has many roles, one of which is to ensure farmers are up to date with the latest agricultural best practices. Stay tuned to learn more about RADA’s capacity building sessions for farmers on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

Imagine having to wake up early and then travel several miles in hopes that you arrive early enough a health centre to get treated that day. For many Jamaicans there is no need to use their imagination as this is their reality. Thanks to technology however, things are changing. With telehealth systems its possible to access highly specialized medical treatment...

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) in collaboration with US based company Wizdom CRM on October 20 launched the Primary Schools Stock Market Education Programme and Stock Market Games, in an effort to develop the capacity of young people in financial literacy and money management. Under the initiative student from 17 schools will be given US$10,000.00 in virtual funds, and provided...

Many Jamaicans are feeling the effects of the high food prices across the island. St Elizabeth RADA Parish Manager Mark Lee helps explain why prices are staying up on today’s edition of Calling Farmers. Good morning I’m Andrae Palmer.

Plans in high gear to ensure Jamacia has adequate food supply for the upcoming Christmas season.

The regulator of the public transport system has been keeping an eye out for bus and taxi operators who overcharge passengers, while also educating the public about the approved fares. Operators have also been prosecuted where there have been clear breaches.

Do you know what to do and not do when a lightning strike occurs? On today’s programme we will be sharing some safety tips to consider in the event of a lightning strike.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is one step closer to implementing the Caribbean moves programme across the region. More on this week’s Healthline. Stay tuned.

The law states that children, students in uniform, physically disabled and senior citizens should pay half of the approved bus or taxi fares. This is covered under the Road Traffic Act. Managing Director at the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith says while many transport operators have not been adhering to this law, many passengers are unaware that it exists. He says...