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Research for Wellness fund launched; local cannabis industry players closer to transacting business in the United States; and Government looking to develop Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in St. James.

Work advanced on Closed Harbour Beach project, Cannabis Licensing Authority issues 50th licence; and Education Ministry to partner with JTA on Emotional Intelligence Programme.

47 individuals and youth organisations received the 2019 Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in 12 categories. Ranging from Academics to Sports the categories of the awards were broad, giving the nearly 90 nominees a fair chance at being recognised for their dedication to their various fields. Listen to this edition of Arts Page to find out more.  

Despite continuous warnings and advisories, countless persons around the globe, including people in Jamaica, are still not taking the HIV/Aids epidemic seriously. On December 1, Jamaica joined the rest of the international community to observe World Aids Day, and as part of that awareness, Acting Deputy CEO of the JIS Enthrose Campbell interviewed the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at the Jamaica...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says work has begun to build out Fort Rocky, outside Port Royal, as Jamaica’s first designated entertainment zone.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Agriculture, JC Hutchinson, says the agro economic zone at Holland Estate, in St. Elizabeth will play a major role in reducing food waste in the country.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network which comprises approximately 38 support groups, healthcare staff, parish infant and young child feeding committees as well as hospital infant committees. Listen to this edition of Round About Ja to get the details.   

To solve the problem of food wastage in the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is establishing agro economic zones across the island. These facilities will take produce directly from farmers to reduce wastage in the process. Listen to this edition of Calling Farmers to learn more.

Prime Minister hands over 52 homes in Westmoreland; Government calling for increased private sector investment in agriculture sector; and contract signed for implementation of shared services in public sector.