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The Ministry of National Security and Peace has handed over 143 new vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, which are built for rural and urban policing.

While death can be an expensive undertaking, individuals contributing to the National Insurance Scheme, NIS, can have their funeral expenses paid for, when they die. Stay tuned to learn more about the NIS Funeral Grant.

Executive Director of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share some of the projects and programmes that communities have benefited from during the past year. We bring you an excerpt of their conversation.

In a push to make justice more efficient, accessible and affordable for Jamaicans, the head of the Judiciary is advocating for greater use of Dispute Resolution in legal matters. Stay tuned for more in today’ programme.

Portland is home to many things—Boston jerk, breadfruit, bananas—and now expanded health services for residents. I have some good news I want to share with you today. Stay tuned.

Director of the Work Permit Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Keisha Mighty-Brown, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to outline how to apply for the CSME Skills Certificate permit, its benefits and common mistakes applicants make. We bring you an excerpt of their conversation.

Cricket fever with a dash of Caribbean vibes is on a high as Jamaica steps back onto the big stage of the Caribbean Premier League, CPL, this time as “Kingsmen” An agreement was signed between Caribbean Premier League Limited, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Kingsmen JDK LLC to host the CPL team and stage matches in...

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour patterns. Some children may focus intensely on details, react differently to sensations, or find transitions challenging.  While characteristics can appear in early childhood, many children are not diagnosed until later.  According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, about 1 in 100 children are on the...

While death is certain, it is often unpredictable. It therefore makes a lot of sense to organize one’s personal matters to ensure dependents are protected. In today’s programme, we discuss survivor’s benefits under the National Insurance Scheme, NIS. Stay tuned.

Alliance Française de la Jamaique has officially opened the doors to its new home at the Technology Information Centre on the grounds of the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica.

Sixty for 60! …Jamaica is celebrating a major milestone in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, with 60 scholarships being awarded to children of farm workers. Listen up for how the government is marking this Diamond Jubilee, after 60 years of bilateral agreement with Canada.

Many new mothers sometimes ask themselves this question: Will I  be able to produce enough milk to support my baby? Without the right support, many turn to formula to meet their newborn’s nutritional needs during early days. If you’re from the parish of St Mary, help is available, as the Port Maria Hospital has been recertified as baby-friendly. They join...