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Overseas job dilemma

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Finance Minister announces new rules for public bodies.

Tackling the illegal firearms trade; boosting the capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Restoring Public Order and Safety through enhanced social intervention are among the highlights of the National Security Minister, Dr. Horace Chang’s 2018 sectoral debate presentation.

Information Security Consultant at Symptai Consulting Limited, Andrew Nooks, recently visited JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where he outlined for host Vaughn Davis the objectives of the GDPR and its implications for Jamaica. We bring you an excerpt of the interview.

We tell you more about the Public Investment Management System today.

The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here and the word from the National Emergency Response Agency is that Jamaica is prepared. But how prepared are we and what should the country expect this year from the season.

The 2018 Expo Jamaica Trade show has come and gone, but the successes of the event linger on.

We tell you how one sports complex in Lyssons, St. Thomas is becoming the catalyst for community renewal.

On today’s programme we take a look at the environment which falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation.

What you need to know this week.

The Housing Agency of Jamaica

Strengthening health systems, reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and improving service delivery throughout the public health sector, were some of highlights of the Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton’s 2018 Sectoral Debate Presentation.

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, and Manager of the Student Assessment Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle recently visited JIS Radio’s Studio 58A where they outlined the objectives of PEP in greater detail. … Continued

The Government is planning to proceed with reforms to the Pensions Act and the attendant regulations during the 2018/19 fiscal year.

The Government’s communications network, GovNet, was officially launched on June 6; and is expected to result in greater public-sector interconnectivity and efficiency.

St. Thomas has been receiving development support from the European Union (EU) under the Accompanying Measures for Sugar (AMS) Protocol.

The Government is reforming the early childhood sector into one that is focused on achieving optimal development for all children from birth to eight years.

What you need to know this week.