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Fair Prospect Primary Gets Two New Classrooms
Fair Prospect Primary School receives two new classrooms and window replacements, thanks to the National Education Trust (NET), and the Embassy of Japan. The new classrooms currently host two grade six classes preparing for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Listen to this edition of Jamaica's Promise to get the details.
GOJ Minute 2 November 19 2019
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says steps will be taken to ensure the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project is closely monitored to prevent delays and over runs.
GOJ Minute 1 November 19 2019
Work has officially started on Part B the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project following a ceremony to launch the project in St. Thomas on Saturday. Part B will see the improvement of the corridor from Harbour View to Port Antonio.
RAJA Talks about International Men’s Day and World Day For The Prevention of Child Abuse
This year, Tuesday, November 19 will be observed as World Day for the prevention of Child abuse as well as International Men’s Day. Jamaica will play its part in commemorating both observances with activities scheduled by the Child Protection & Family Services Agency CPFSA and the Bureau of Gender Affairs BGA. Listen to today's RAJA to hear more.
Government Encourages Hotels to Use More Local Produce
Jamaica’s hotel sector is growing and with that comes more markets for farmers to sell produce. The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking to move the process along by calling on hotels to use more local produce in their restaurants. Listen to today’s edition of calling farmers.
Evening News November 18 2019
CPFSA to launch National Plan of Action to respond to violence against children, Government committed to investing in civil service and eGov to become ICT authority in 2020.
Midday News November 18 2019
Work officially begins on Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project; hotels encouraged to use more local produce; and Government grants 90 exploratory mining licenses.
November’s National Youth Month: Jamaican Youth R LIT with Lab One Studios
The theme for National Youth Month, observed in November is Jamaican Youth R LIT… Learning Inspiring and Transforming Our World. Many young Jamaicans are pushing forward as entrepreneurs with fresh, new, creative ideas to fill gaps across various markets. Representatives from Lab One Studios, owned and operated by young people, visited JIS Radio’s Studio 58A to discuss getting their start as...
Windshield Wipers Initiative Pt 3
14 windshield wipers from communities in Kingston and St. Andrew decided to accept the invitation to use education as a tool to change their circumstances. Joy and pride were visible on their faces, as they stood outside in their blue gowns, waiting to make their grand entrance to the graduation ceremony at the Garmex Heart Academy in St. Andrew. Listen to...
Going For Growth Says Bye bye to the International Monetary Fund IMF
Good bye IMF! That’s possibly how many Jamaicans greeted the morning of November 10 when programme arrangements with the fund officially came to a close. Former Mission Chief to Jamaica Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan is moving on to the role of Mission Chief to Egypt but not before she said farewell at a post IMF press conference last week. Listen to Going...


