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Demand for local creative content increasing; Motorists urged to proceed with caution at non-operational lights; and Inter American Commission on Human Rights to host public hearings in Jamaica.

Restoration works begin on main tower at Cornwall Regional; Agriculture Minister calling for stronger enforcement of Receipt Book System And CPFSA urging children being bullied to speak out.

Restoration works have started on the main tower at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) as part of efforts to improve environmental conditions for patients and staff.

The Protection of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Amendment) Act has been passed in the Senate. The Bill will facilitate the integration of some of the functions of the Management Authority into the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries.

The delivery of primary healthcare to residents of Black River, St. Elizabeth has been boosted following the recent expansion and renovation of the Black River Health Centre. The facility now offers services relating to maternal and child health, as well as curative, dental, dressing, women’s health, nutrition, environmental health, mental health and child guidance.

Thieves have been a thorn in the flesh of farmers for years. The government’s response to the problem has included the implementation of the Agricultural Produce Receipt Book System. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw says for the system to work, the police must demand receipts from persons travelling with goods across the island.

Somerton to Virgin Valley roadway to be rehabilitated; Infirmaries to receive CCTV cameras and Black River Health Centre refurbished.

States of Public Emergency bearing fruit; deadline extended for HOPE Youth Summer Work Programme and; 4 water shops to be constructed in St. Elizabeth.

The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) is one of the agencies working to ensure our music creators get their due. General Manager of JACAP Lydia Rose recently visited JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where she discussed with host Vaughn Davis the benefits to local music creators of joining JACAP. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.

Did you know that for the period 1993 to 2003, Jamaica suffered losses of some 2.2 billion dollars from an estimated 26 natural disasters? The losses wiped out about 1.5 percent of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP). Recognising this, the government is taking proactive steps to develop financial instruments, together with its international development partners, to provide safeguards. The latest is...