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Labour Day activities this year have been confined to the home. If you haven’t already made your to-do list, by the end of this programme you’ll have a host of ideas to keep you active on the day.

A group of principals from traditional and non-traditional high schools in St. James have joined forces to address issues affecting the education sector in the parish.

On this week’s House Matters, Cabinet approves third telecommunications provider, and $650 million dollars to be spent to develop communities across the island under the Rural Development Programme.

Water treatment plant to be constructed in St Catherine; longer curfew hours having positive impact on COVID-19 reproductive rate; and Microfinance institutions urged to sensitize themselves about new legislation

As the government continues to implement policies to strengthen climate change resilience, it’s also promoting and advocating laws to protect the natural environment. The Environment Minister shares plans to address the sustainable use of our resources and preserve of our environment.

New midterm break dates for Grade 6 students, Commercial Sea cucumber fishing to start September; and Jamaica and Morocco To Bolster Existing bilateral corporation.  

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to embark on a fishing beach rehabilitation project over the next 5 years, at a cost of 2 billion dollars. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green says the goal of the project is to rehabilitate 15 beaches during the period.

There’s a Jamaican saying which goes “tun yuh hand and mek fashion” and that’s exactly what Kimone Thomas did, before eventually becoming the founder and CEO of her own Hair and Skincare product line. Hear how she became the owner of her own business.

The Forestry Department and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) have partnered with the Jamaica Labour Day Secretariat to provide plants for Labour Day Projects island-wide.

What You Need to Know about Worker's Week 2021 activities from May 16-24.