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Norman Manley High School, named in honour of the island’s first and only Premier and National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, is celebrating its golden jubilee. A yearlong series of activities in recognition of the milestone was launched in September at the institution’s location in Maxfield Avenue, Kingston with the release of 50 balloons featuring the school’s colours –...

Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade says a joint task force has been established to support the JCF in a number of hotspots and Police Divisions islandwide.

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, says heightened security measures will be rolled out in major towns and commercial areas heading into the Festive season. 

The Institute of Jamaica IOJ will be hosting its Annual Research Symposium under the theme “Making Heritage Accessible, The IOJ in the 21st Century”. The event will be hosted on Friday November 15 2019 at the Simon Bolivar Cultural Center in North Parade downtown Kingston and will be free to the public. Listen to RAJA to learn more.

In 2018, Jamaica imported over 900 million US dollars’ worth of food, which is very high for a country rich in agricultural resources. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is therefore urging Jamaicans to eat more local produce as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the country’s food import bill. Press play to hear more on today’s edition of calling...

Jamaica poised to become major BPO Destination; Health Ministry says Shortage of Dengue Rapid test kits has not affected the testing of samples; and government strengthening support to mentally ill persons behind bars.

Ground broken for new ward at Portland Infirmary, early roll out of safety and security measures for festive season and local government minister opens Ginger House Bridge.

On November 1 fourteen former windshield wipers graduated from a programme dubbed the Windshield Wipers Intervention Initiative, having completed training in civics, conflict management, family life management and career development. Listen to this feature as one of the graduates Collin Brown shares his story.

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, recently took a tour of the beautiful parish of Portland, making several stops along the way. His visit coincides with the observance of Local Government and Community Development Month with many of the activities concentrated there. Listen to this programme to get the details.

The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve the nation’s financial and fiscal resilience against losses during natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Listen to Going for Growth to learn more.