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The Giving Hands Foundation is a school-based community outreach programme geared towards providing needy community members with cash or kind. Through funds donated by staff members of Mount Pleasant Primary and Infant School, food and other essential items are purchased and distributed to those in need. Find out more on this feature

The Coronavirus (COVID 19) has virtually shut down some of Jamaica’s main sectors. But when the worst is behind us, how will Jamaica ensure that we can bounce back quickly? According to the Jamaica Promotions Corporation JAMPRO, exploiting new opportunities will be critical. That’s what the agency intends to do by facilitating several initiatives in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors. Find...

As governments across the world continue to battle COVID-19, private sector and NGOs are rising to the occasion, doing their part to help their fellow men cope with this global pandemic. In Jamaica, one group offering its assistance is the Jamaica Guangdong Association, a community of Chinese persons in Western Jamaica. Find out how this Chinese group is helping persons to...

What is COVID-19 doing to the world economy? And what is Jamaica prepared to do in these dire circumstances? We answer those questions on this edition of Going for Growth.

The Government has instituted a multi-billion dollar COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) programme to assist workers and businesses during the emergency period caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Listen to this feature to hear more about this government initiative.

As school’s are out and the children are at home because of the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, there may be increased levels of stress in the home for both parents and their children. Listen to Professor of Child Health and Development, Maureen Samms-Vaughn as she shares tips on how parents and caregivers can help their children to cope during this COVID19...

For Jamaican who desire to start their own business, a lack of capital is often the biggest hindrance. And because money is the lifeblood of any business, it is a essential component of business startup and development.. As such the government is launching the Boosting Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme to provide support and funding for entrepreneurs who...

Due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) have closed its doors. this has left the young girls enrolled at the facility facing hardships. Many of the students depend on the Foundation to help meet their needs for food and diapers, while some branches house nurseries to care for their babies while the...

Each year the Government of Canada facilitates opportunities for Jamaican students to pursue academic studies in Canada through the EduCanada student recruitment fairs, staged by the Canadian High Commission. Student exchange initiatives are one of the key methods for Jamaicans to study in Canada. Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commission, Yasmin Chong, was recently a guest on JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where she...

With markets being one of the most essential industries to Jamaica's economy, plans are being made to redesign those in the corporate area to accommodate the large number of vendors. Find out how what is being implemented to complete this project within the next three months.