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Jamaica is one of 175 nations that are signatory to a global plastic treaty, aimed at ending plastic pollution by 2040 through a circular economy approach, where all plastics are responsibly managed during production use and end of life. As a signatory, Jamaica remains committed to ensuring compliance with this treaty, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production,...

Prime Minister announces Constituency Clean-up Programme, Agriculture sector suffers over 600 million in damage following Tropical Storm Rafael; and Member of Parliament calls for Financial Literacy in High School curricula

Government announces plans to restructure the sugar industry to ensure long term profitability.

Jamaica 4H clubs exposing young Jamaicans to technology and various careers options in the agriculture sector.

Residents in Catherine Hall St James are now benefiting from a newly renovated health centre. The facility was rehabilitated at a cost of $57 million under the Government’s ‘Operation Refresh’ Programme, spearheaded by the National Health Fund (NHF). Operation Refresh is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Wellness which aims to renovate over 100 health centres island wide.

Through the 4-H club, students of Buff Bay Primary School in Portland have been fully engaged in the principles of sustainable agriculture, expanding their knowledge of current agricultural practices like containerized farming, hydroponics, aeroponics, and more.

Grace Kennedy Foods donates $10 million in irrigation infrastructure support to farmers in St Elizabeth.

On today’s programme, we tell you more about the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Fire Wardens Club in Schools Initiative.

Non-Communicable Diseases such as diabetes, is a big problem in Jamaica. According to the 2016/17 health and lifestyle survey, over 12 percent of Jamaicans, 15 years and older have diabetes. How do you make the adjustment to reduce sugar in your diet?

The Student Loan Bureau, Jamaica’s standard institution for tertiary education financing is committed to providing affordable financial solutions to students pursuing tertiary education, thereby contributing to national development. They do this through their offering of three loan products: the targeted loan, the Pay as you Study, PAYS, loan (both offered to undergraduate students) and the Post Graduate loan.