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The journey to motherhood for every woman is vastly different …however, one hope most women cling to, is that their little one will be born healthy - free from any complication. This was the hope for Shernette Kerr Turner; however, nothing prepared her for the experiences that would follow.

There’s an institution located in the parish of Portland that has been training students to serve the agriculture sector for decades. If you’ve guessed the College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) then you’re right. But it didn’t always go by that name. In 1910 when it opened, CASE was known as the Government Farm School.

Mothers in one volatile community are using the Restorative Justice Programme to shield their children from the harsh realities of crime. Stay tuned to hear more.

They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. With that in mind, who better to speak on the impact of restorative justice is having on the judicial system than an active practitioner in the field. Stay with us as Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, Justice Chester Crooks hands down the ruling on Restorative Justice.

The Sound System is one of the loudest indicators of Jamaican culture, and has played a pivotal role in fostering our music's evolution.  The large mobile discotheque, first established in the 1950s, provides musical entertainment at community dances, parties, fairs, nightclubs and more, is responsible for amplifying the voices of many now established reggae and dancehall artistes.  So, on today’s...

The first in a series of Town Hall meetings on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) got-off to a good start with government committing to ensuring that the programme remains responsive, effective, and progressive in meeting the needs of vulnerable Jamaicans. Stay with us, as we share some of the highlights from the session held in Brown’s...

Families across the island have been benefiting tremendously from Restorative Justice Interventions. Dubbed, Justice that heals, Restorative Justice focuses on accountability and repairing damage done in interpersonal relationships. Restorative Justice Week is being observed from February 4 to 11, with a range of activities planned to celebrate the period. Join us for some of the highlights of the week so...

On today’s programme we tell you more about this year’s staging of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

On Tuesday January 30 a youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) was launched in an effort to advance the implementation of the Vision 2030 national development plan. The event was held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, under the theme ‘Reshaping our Future, Today’.

Have you ever given active thought to the purpose of contributing to the National Insurance Scheme, NIS and the benefits it makes available to you? Well, whether you pay to the fund, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, there are a range of benefits accessible to you, your relatives and dependents. Let’s explore some of them. Stay tuned.

On today’s programme we share an update about the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement model (JAM-DEM) virtual platform.

The reform of the country’s work permit system for foreign nationals is nearing completion and could be rolled out next year. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is replacing its existing legacy process with a new web-based, mobile-friendly work permit and skills certificate management system. Stay with us for the updates.