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Prime Minister Andrew Holness has lauded the contribution of the Jamaican Diaspora to national development, specifically in the areas of health and education.

Jamaicans to work abroad - not to Canada nor the United States this time but to our neighbor to the north Cuba! Eight trainees from the Operation Friendship Skills Training Centre in Kingston are set to gain valuable work experience in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Programme.

More and more, agriculture is being seen as a viable career option for many young Jamaicans. One such person is St Elizabeth Technical High School student Colleen Ebanks. We share her story on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

Prime Minister reaffirms the importance of Diaspora to national development; Public urged to continue water conservation measures; and eight Jamaican trainees set to gain work experience in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Jamaica to deepen relations with Ghana; New initiatives to be rolled out under Child Diversion Act and Justice Ministry to set up Parish Diversion Committees across the island.

We’ve looked at the work of the Diaspora taskforces for education, agriculture and health. Now let take time to examine the work of the Diaspora Taskforce dedicated to Technology. We were able to track town the Head of the Diaspora Technology Task Force, Peter Harrison who’s based in California. He filled us in on some the Taskforce’s initiatives and major achievements.

A reciprocal visa waiver agreement is to be implemented between Jamaica and Ghana following discussions between the two governments to improve bilateral relations and increase travel.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving the Jamaican family while driving economic growth.

On today’s programme, Operation Restore Paradise to spruce up communities in Montego Bay. Let’s go Roundabout Ja.

The Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover hosted its inaugural Agriculture Festival on June 6. Hundreds of Students from surrounding communities were on hand to participate in various activities throughout the day. We give you a recap on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.

8th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference underway, new Police Plaza to be fully accessible to residents and more fathers supporting their families.