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On House Matters this week: Finance Minister tables estimates of expenditure for the 2020/2021 fiscal year; we’ll also bring you highlights of the throne speech delivered by the Governor General.

Foster care is a legal process that allows non-biological parents to provide children in State care with a stable and nurturing environment that contributes to their overall development. Children placed in foster care are usually those who have been abused, orphaned, abandoned, neglected or are unable to be cared for by their parents or relatives. Press play to find out...

The Ministry of Tourism is set to launch a marketing campaign to promote Falmouth and its various attractions as a tourism destination.

A new fleet of electric public passenger vehicles is to be introduced by the Ministry of Transport and Mining the upcoming fiscal year.

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fishers recently held a National Youth In Agriculture Symposium at the Northern Caribbean University NCU in Mandeville under the theme ‘I am Agri-Smart’. The symposium encouraged students to take advantage of the income-earning opportunities in the Agriculture sector. Press play to hear more on this edition of...

Jamaica’s citrus sector is valued between 5 to 7 billion dollars. Interim Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority, Courtney Cole says the citrus industry remains lucrative despite the challenges of adverse weather conditions and disease. Press play to find out how the ministry plans to help farmers meet the growing demand for citrus products.

Prime Minister opens National Service Corps building, legislation to be tabled to bolster economy; and sight-saving mission now on at University Hospital of the West Indies.

Third Jamaican isolated after presenting with fever following arrival from China; Disabilities Act is take effect in new financial year and gender-based violence shelter to be ready by June.

Eye on Justice is a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice, focusing on the Justice Sector. This week we continue our look at Plea Bargaining.

Jamaica’s Public Transport Industry is on its way to becoming highly professionalized. In fact, Minister of Transport and Mining, Robert Montague, says it is the ministry’s mission to move public passenger transportation from being treated like just a hustle into a viable business opportunity. Press play to hear more about these coming developments.  

Brace for a sustained dry period! That’s the advice from the Met service and the Government is moving to implement several measures to ensure it has the capacity to meet current and future water needs. Press play to hear us talk about drought management on this feature.