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The way we conduct business in almost all areas has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the key changes is the fact that many organizations have enabled some or all of their services to be accessed online, as part of efforts to encourage social distancing and limit the spread of the virus. Among them is the Transport Authority,...

Some 50 families have received care package donations containing food items from the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz. These families have been facing financial challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This programme is an initiative of Dania Allen, an English Language and eighth-grade form teacher, who was moved after hearing the plight of a student, whose...

As many Jamaicans are sheltered-in at home, waiting out the Coronavirus disease, a group of brave females are risking it all to provide for those in need. Pursued International is an organization that is reaching out to at-risk women. Find out how you can become apart of this story of helping at-risk women rise above their challenges.

Despite some glitches reported early in the system, applications for the Government’s 10 billion dollar COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) programme opened on April 9 to businesses and individuals being affected by the pandemic. Find out how the programme is helping those affected by COVID19 on this edition of Going for Growth.  

Prior to becoming a homeschool mom in 2012, Shauna-Gay Case, worked in the private sector as a web developer and multimedia specialist. Shortly after starting the homeschool journey, the family of five, moved from Kingston to what she describes as low key and quiet Mandeville to, make life more comfortable for her youngest child who has a skin condition. Listen to...

With the increased demand for electricity and the current infrastructure becoming outdated resulting in high light bills and inefficient electricity plants. The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) plans to invest more than 100 million US dollars to modernize Jamaica’s electricity grid over the next 5 years. Stay tuned to this feature as we explore how the JPS plans to modernize...

With the increased need for remote working across the globe, including Jamaica, to contain the spread of COVID-19, more companies are utilizing remote working applications to complete projects. This however has also exposed a number of security issues with one of the popular applications, Zoom. Press play to find out what tech experts are saying about this new technological challenge...

With numerous persons forced to remain in their homes as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of digital skills and internet based income streams has come sharply into focus. And with widespread job cuts across all sectors, the ability to stay home and maintain a steady income has become even more valuable. Chief Executive Officer of Internet...

In response to calls from the public for a solution to plastic bottle disposal, especially with the roll-out of the plastic ban policy, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) implemented its pilot plastic waste separation initiative in 12 communities across Kingston & St. Andrew in January. Press play to find out how this initiative is helping to clear the...

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