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The Ministry of Agriculture is doing tests at the Holland Estate Agro Economic Zone in St Elizabeth. The aim is to find the crops best suited to grow on the estate. Press play to find out more about the plans on this edition of Calling Farmers.

Government to make greater use of technology in traffic enforcement, Volunteerism to be a focus of HOPE programme and renovations planned for Education Ministry’s main offices.

Isolated patients test negative for novel coronavirus, HOPE Programme to be expanded and finance ministry looking to introduce micro-insurance to guard against natural disasters.

On today’s edition of Sports Spotlight, statue of Olympian Asafa Powell, unveiled, press play to hear more

The Government, through the National Housing Trust and the Housing Agency of Jamaica will facilitate over 10,000 housing starts by March 31, this year. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech, to mark the start of the new legislative year. Press play to find out more about this initiative.

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.