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With the use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) tools in Jamaica on the rise, many companies are using ICT tools to find customers and deliver well needed services to Jamaicans daily. That has sparked a whole new industry, with many International companies now looking to Jamaica for ICT services. Press play to hear more about how the Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)...

According to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) The prospects for the Jamaican economy remain positive. Press play to find out why on this edition of Going for Growth.  

The Government has started public consultations as it prepares to implement the new Bernard Lodge Development Master Plan in St Catherine. On February 20, residents of Dunbeholden and surrounding communities, gathered to hear updates from Ministries, Departments, Agencies and private stakeholders committed to the project. Press to play to find out more about this development.

The Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust is seeking to build civic responsibility among Jamaicans through its Volunteer Programme. Press play to find out how this initiative can positively enhance our communities and the society at large.

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.

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...