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To ensure widespread preparedness from members of the public, Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the start of June, launched the National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign under the theme ‘Hurricane Readiness in Trying Times’.

We tell you how the Ministry plans to meet its objective of safeguarding the country’s borders and its citizens,  during the 2021/22 fiscal year.

Technology Minister  Daryl Vaz is seeking to make the National Broadband Initiative designated a national development project to be funded by the government.

Jamaican exports are on the rise as local manufacturers gain access to new markets in North America, Europe and the Caribbean. A key part of this process is registering the trademark of products being exported to these countries. That process can be long and expensive, making it a major hurdle for companies seeking to ship products overseas.

The Bank of Jamaica says the economy could rebound as much as 8% this fiscal year! We discuss that and more.

The youngsters at the Nest Children’s Home in Kingston recently got their Child Month prayer answered in the form of a vegetable garden.

The E-commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS) Pilot Programme has been expanded to all 14 parishes.

We continue to share highlights from the Sectoral Debate presentation of the Climate Change Minister Pearnel Charles Jr.

Micro financial institutions play a critical role in our economy as one of the primary sources of credit to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), helping them to scale up and expand their operations. Until recently, the micro-finance industry had been largely unregulated, leaving MSME owners vulnerable to high interest rates and other potentially harmful requirements.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, shared the ministry’s plans for the Jamaica Fire Brigade and Rural Development for this fiscal year during his contribution to the 2021/2022 sectoral debates.

An update on the plans of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice.