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Located in the cool hills of St Andrew is the community of Content Gap. Because of the hilly terrain farmers in the area have to apply a number of different techniques on their farm in order to plant. Inez Wilson who is a member of the Content Gap Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) group shares some of the techniques used on this...

Schools to be closed for 14 days; Passengers on flights linked to spread of novel coronavirus urged to contact Health and Wellness Ministry; and travel restrictions being reviewed for the United Kingdom.

Fourteen (14) day ban imposed on public gatherings requiring permits, schools to remain open until further notice amidst COVID-19 fears and grace period for SLB borrowers extended

Justices of the Peace play a vital role in ensuring that various legal services are provided to the public. Many of these services require the cooperation of law enforcement and other members of the judiciary. As such, the Legal Aid Council of the Ministry of Justice are undertaking a sensitization initiative to foster better cooperation between JPs and Police Officers. Press play...

The Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building is set to go live in Jamaica by the end of March 2020. The smart building, equipped with energy saving technologies, is another example of how countries are working to reduce greenhouse emissions and combat climate change. Press play to listen to the exploration of this project on this feature.

Eye on Justice is a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice. On this edition we will be recapping the Restorative Justice Week Activities. Press play to hear more.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that steps are being taken to reduce the risk of community spread, following a confirmed imported case of the Coronavirus in Jamaica.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed an imported case of the COVID-19 in Jamaica.  The patient has been isolated and contact tracing is underway for all persons who could potentially have been exposed.

Jamaica is now included in the European Union’s Spotlight Initiative which will focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The Spotlight Initiative is a global multi-year programme being implemented in more than 25 countries and five regions across the world to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030. Press play to find out...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to make 3000 acres of sugarcane lands available to small farmers in Trelawny through the Sugar Industry Authority. The aim of the initiative is to get more more small farmers into production to boost the output of the sector. Press play to learn more about this development on this edition of Calling Farmers.

World Health Organisation declares COVID-19 a global pandemic, Ministry of Health names response advisory team and Justice Ministry to train more JPs.

18 billion dollars in tax cuts for 2020/2021 financial year, Gov’t to Launch Economic Diplomacy Programme and New Case Management System to Be Rolled Out.