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Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Karl Samuda says strong measures are to be implemented to ensure that schools are safe places for students and teachers, amid reports of violent incidents at some institutions.

More than 7,000 residents in Watermount and surrounding communities in St. Catherine are to have improved access to potable water in coming months, following the commissioning of a 150-million dollar Water Supply System, in the area.

A project to refurbish the Hopewell Market in Hanover has begun that will cost 20 million dollars. The undertaking will be completed over a four month period. Press play to hear more details on this edition of Round About Ja.

Praedial larceny continues to be a big problem in the agriculture sector, regularly causing farmers across the island heavy losses. With that in mind, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is taking steps to strengthen its praedial larceny unit in coming months. Press play to learn more about the plans on this edition of Calling Farmers.

Eye on Justice a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice, focusing on the Justice Sector. On this edition we will take a look at the new Mobile Justice Units, acquired by the Ministry of Justice. Press play to hear more.

In January, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a 50 million US dollar Health Systems Strengthening Programme to support the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCD’s). 13 health facilities across the island are to be upgraded and equipped under a major programme being undertaken by the Government. Press play to learn more on this programme.

Children on a whole belong among the most vulnerable groups in our population. Children with learning disabilities, however, are especially vulnerable. On this programme we will look at the ‘Innovative Approaches to the Development of Children with Intellectual Disabilities’ project. Press play to hear more.

The NIS is a compulsory contributory, funded social security scheme, covering all employed persons in Jamaica. Director of National Insurance in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Portia Magnus recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell to discuss the benefits available under the scheme. Press play to hear more.

Come April 1, the rate at which contributions to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are calculated will be increased from five and a half to six percent. Director of National Insurance in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Portia Magnus recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell to discuss the reasons for the increase among other things. Press play to...

With the use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) tools in Jamaica on the rise, many companies are using ICT tools to find customers and deliver well needed services to Jamaicans daily. That has sparked a whole new industry, with many International companies now looking to Jamaica for ICT services. Press play to hear more about how the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)...

Press play on this edition of Jamaica's Promise to get updated on the latest with the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations.