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We have now entered the phase where new COVID-19 cases are emerging and being transmitted from people to people. This phase is called the Community or local Spread. It is therefore crucial to prevent the invasion of the virus into your home, because some family members, such as the elderly, may be more vulnerable than others. On this feature we...

Due to the community spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, classes have been suspended at all public schools for 14 days to contain it. The government will review the decision on day 10, to decide if the suspension will be lifted or continued. In the meantime, parents and guardians are encouraged to keep their children engaged and practicing their lessons...

18 billion dollars in tax cuts! That’s among the benefits the public will get in the 2020/2021 financial year according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke. The Minister gave details while opening the budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 10. Press play and get the details here on Going for Growth.

In September 2019 at a United Nations (UN) High-Level gathering, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Jamaica’s participation in a global strategy aimed at eliminating gender-based violence. Fast-forward to March 10 2020, one day after International Women’s Day, when the Spotlight Initiative was officially launched. The programme, being implement by the government in partnership with the United Nations and the European Union,...

Justices of the Peace play a vital role in ensuring that various legal services are provided to the public. Many of these services require the cooperation of law enforcement and other members of the judiciary. As such, the Legal Aid Council of the Ministry of Justice are undertaking a sensitization initiative to foster better cooperation between JPs and Police Officers. Press play...

The Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building is set to go live in Jamaica by the end of March 2020. The smart building, equipped with energy saving technologies, is another example of how countries are working to reduce greenhouse emissions and combat climate change. Press play to listen to the exploration of this project on this feature.

Eye on Justice is a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice. On this edition we will be recapping the Restorative Justice Week Activities. Press play to hear more.

Many Jamaicans desire to own a home. It’s part of the Jamaican dream to have a little piece of the rock to call your own. For most persons the primary obstacle to home ownership is the cost. The National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) are now working together to use bamboo as a means of building...