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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.

Minister with responsibility for Education, Karl Samuda, says counselling, will be among the intervention strategies undertaken to address several social challenges plaguing the education sector.

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is awaiting a report from the Jamaica Fire Brigade on the cause of the explosion at Heaven’s Fesco Gas Station in Manchester, which claimed the life of one person.

Jamaica is home to several species of animals that are found nowhere else in the world. One such is the endemic Jamaican Iguana, which unfortunately is listed as critically endangered due to low population numbers. Press play to find out how the UDC is helping to replenish the Jamaican Iguana population by using the Great Goat Island as a safe haven...

Former Monymusk sugar factory workers get help to try their hand at farming, thanks to the the Ministry of Agriculture’s socio – economic support programme. Press play to hear more about this initiative on this edition of Calling Farmers.