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We live in an age where many services are already automated and content is heavily digitized, making it far more efficient. The Ministry of Justice wants this to be part of the transformation of Jamaica’s court system. Press play to hear about the steps of the Ministry of Justice to modernize its services.

In 2013 the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) unveiled the Vision 2030 National Development, which outlined the series of activities to be undertaken to see Jamaica become the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business by the year 2030. While the plan has yielded numerous successes to date, it has not been without its challenges. Pres play...

International educational organization City and Guilds is steadily growing into a viable certification option for many Jamaicans. That’s largely because of its emphasis on practical application over theory in many of the subject areas offered to students. Press play to find out how this certification could be of value to you.

The Jamaican economy is estimated to have grown by just shy of one percent for 2019, representing the seventh consecutive year of GDP growth. The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) released the figures recently in its review of the fourth quarter of 2019. Press play to hear more of the details on this edition of Going For Growth.

The Trans Jamaica Highway initial public offering IPO will allow Jamaicans to invest in and own portions of Highway 2000 East West. But how much do you know about the company operating the highway and the size of the IPO opportunity? Press play to hear more about this investment.

In 2019, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) committed 5 million US dollars to assist the Government of Jamaica to fund its Disaster Risk Finance Initiative (DRFI). This partnership to build disaster resilience, involving Jamaica and its largest trading partner spans many years, taking multiple forms- the latest being the supply of vehicles to boost the country’s disaster...

Eye on Justice a 5 minute radio programme brought to you by the Ministry of Justice, focusing on the Justice Sector. On this edition we will take a look at the new Mobile Justice Units, acquired by the Ministry of Justice. Press play to hear more.

In January, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a 50 million US dollar Health Systems Strengthening Programme to support the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCD’s). 13 health facilities across the island are to be upgraded and equipped under a major programme being undertaken by the Government. Press play to learn more on this programme.

Children on a whole belong among the most vulnerable groups in our population. Children with learning disabilities, however, are especially vulnerable. On this programme we will look at the ‘Innovative Approaches to the Development of Children with Intellectual Disabilities’ project. Press play to hear more.