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The Senate has approved a 90-day extension of the States of Public Emergency in Clarendon and St. Catherine until January 18, 2020. This follows a similar extension approved for the SOEs in Hanover, Westmoreland and St. James until January 27, 2020.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says the interests of all stakeholders in the Greater Bernard Lodge Development in St. Catherine will be safeguarded under the project’s master plan.

By the end of December, 80 residents of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, will become certified cosmetologists when they graduate from a training initiative being undertaken in collaboration with the HEART Trust/NTA. The initiative, dubbed the Business, Education, Sports, Scholarships and Training BEST programme, is the brainchild of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange. Ms. Grange says the programme is...

Over 187 cocoa farmers have so far benefited under the frosty pod rot management programme. This in an effort to revive the cocoa industry and help affected farmers recover from the losses caused by the disease. We give you details about the work being done under the management programme on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

Decades ago in the hills of Jericho, Hanover, young Clinton was learning at the feet of his elders. It wasn’t your typical classroom setting; but Aristotle couldn’t have learned more sitting at the feet of Plato. These men were philosophers. Listen to find out why Professor Clinton Hutton has been conferred with membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank...

Mosquito Cove, in Hanover is an area with quite a large section of marsh land that could possibly be home to many mosquitoes. In Mosquito Cove, the National Works Agency NWA is improving the approach roads to the mosquito Cove Bridge. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region Janel Ricketts says the agency is in the final stages of...

A Green Bond Listing is coming to the Jamaica Stock Exchange. But what exactly is a Green Bond Listing and what does it mean for the country? Find out on today’s programme. We’re Going For Growth with the lady at the helm of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ mental health and suicide prevention Helpline is now up and running. The helpline went live on Monday. It was launched as part of the Ministry’s “Speak up, Speak now” campaign, aimed at ending the stigma associated with mental illness. Portfolio Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says the helpline will be manned 24-hours per day by professional psychologists who...

This week we share how one corporate entity formed a partnership to enhance health care for one St Catherine hospital. Stay tuned to find out who is sharing the love.

On today’s edition of Jamaica House Weekly, Prime Minister signs contract for the construction of Catherine Estates, Commissions Chesterfield Bridge and pilots motion to extend tri-parish state of emergency.

On this week’s edition of Career Talk, Founder of the Goal Accelerator Club and Productivity Ambassador with the Jamaica Productivity Centre, Nicole McLaren Campbell shares tips about setting goals and making them happen.

An arrest is the lawful detention of a citizen by a member of the Jamaica constabulary force. Once a person is placed under arrest their liberty is withheld. Additionally, you can be arrested and not charged. Criminal Lawyer with the Law firm A. McBean and Company, Craig Carter, says a person can be arrested solely on the basis of a report...