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For help when thinking about leaving an abusive home, call Woman Inc at 876-929-9038 or the Bureau of Gender Affairs at 876-2601577.

Press play to find out how the Victim Services Division instituted by the Ministry of Justice to help citizens to cope with the psycho social challenges faced by

On this programme we’ll be digging into some of the planned Infrastructural upgrades coming to sections of St. Catherine. Press play to learn more.

Jamaica recently became one of the first countries in the region to develop the capacity to test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). JIS Radio journeyed to the testing facility to get a first-hand look at the technology being utilized. Press play to hear the highlights of the National Influenza Centre (NIC) tour.

The Business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is continuing its rapid expansion in Jamaica. Over 36,000 Jamaicans are employed in the sector as at the end of 2019, with 70 firms operating in the sector locally, generating over 600 million US dollars per year in revenue. Press play to find out how the name change is helping this industry to expand...

Growing the legal gaming/gambling sector is a significant component of the Government’s plans to boost the economy. The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is responsible for overseeing the operation and modernization of the sector. BGLC is inviting all interested stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity to enter the sector. Press play to find out what the steps are to...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Administration is looking to more than double the number of young people enrolled under the HOPE Programme annually. Press play to find out how they plan to achieve this target.

The Government is proposing to spend approximately 853 billion dollars for the 2020/21 financial year according to the Estimates of Expenditure tabled in the House of Representatives on February 11. Finance Minister Nigel Clarke provided comments on the figures, a first in recent time, as this is usually done after the estimates are referred to the Standing Finance committee. Press play...

The Government, through the National Housing Trust and the Housing Agency of Jamaica will facilitate over 10,000 housing starts by March 31, this year. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech, to mark the start of the new legislative year. Press play to find out more about this initiative.

Foster care is a legal process that allows non-biological parents to provide children in State care with a stable and nurturing environment that contributes to their overall development. Children placed in foster care are usually those who have been abused, orphaned, abandoned, neglected or are unable to be cared for by their parents or relatives. Press play to find out...