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For Jamaican who desire to start their own business, a lack of capital is often the biggest hindrance. And because money is the lifeblood of any business, it is a essential component of business startup and development.. As such the government is launching the Boosting Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme to provide support and funding for entrepreneurs who...

The Athletes Assistance Programme is being reviewed in light of the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games to 2021. With the games now postponed the Athletes Assistance Programme Committee is being reviewed to make recommendations on the way forward. Press play to find out what measures are being implemented to help athletes in the midst of COVID19    

Due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) have closed its doors. this has left the young girls enrolled at the facility facing hardships. Many of the students depend on the Foundation to help meet their needs for food and diapers, while some branches house nurseries to care for their babies while the...

Individuals and small businesses are now able to apply for grants and other assistance under the government’s COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme. Visit wecare.gov.jm for details on relief packages.

The government has reiterated the call for all Jamaicans to obey the nightly island-wide curfew, following its extension last week.

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation has received a donation of items from the Jamaica Guangdong Association community to help in the fight against COVID-19 in the parish. The items are valued at approximately 1.5 million dollars and were handed over on Thursday April 2. Find out more about how the Chinese community is helping Jamaica to fight the spread of COVID19...

The Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism created an online platform called the Agri Linkages Exchange ALEX to help farmers sell produce directly to the hotel sector. This platform can be used by members of the public to purchase the excess produce available in the sector. Find out how you can take advantage of the ALEX...

Health and Wellness Ministry enters public private partnership for COVID 19 response, Heart projects increased student enrolment and 78 million dollars added to Coral Gardens Trust fund.

63 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Increase in persons self-identifying to Ministry of Health, and JUTC to improve operational efficiency.

Each year the Government of Canada facilitates opportunities for Jamaican students to pursue academic studies in Canada through the EduCanada student recruitment fairs, staged by the Canadian High Commission. Student exchange initiatives are one of the key methods for Jamaicans to study in Canada. Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commission, Yasmin Chong, was recently a guest on JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where she...

With markets being one of the most essential industries to Jamaica's economy, plans are being made to redesign those in the corporate area to accommodate the large number of vendors. Find out how what is being implemented to complete this project within the next three months.