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Ministry of Education Addresses Teacher Shortage
During the period September 2019 to February 5, 2020, 390 teachers resigned, leaving some schools without their full complement of teachers.This number, comprising mainly high-school educators, represents 1.6 per cent of the approximately 26,000 teachers in the system. On this feature we discuss the reasons for the resignations, press play to find out more.
Radio Feature: Leaving an Abusive Home
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.
Eye on Justice Discusses the Victim Services Division VSD
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
National Works Agency (NWA) performing Infrastructural Upgrades in St. Catherine
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.
JIS Tours the National Influenza Centre (NIC) Facility to learn more about the countries capacity to test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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 Industry Association (BPIAJ) has re-branded itself by changing its name to the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ).
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...
Studio 58A: BGLC Regulating the Gaming Sector
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...
The Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) is now being Expanded
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.
Going For Growth 2020-2021 budget targeting debt reduction
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...