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The constant pile-up of boxes and other refuse from the yuletide clean-up exercises going in homes and yards around the country. In preparation, and in some cases in response to the pile-up, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is redoubling its efforts to keep communities clean.

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is the only internationally recognised accreditation body in the English-speaking Caribbean.

The National Insurance Scheme.

As the first ever sitting of the primary exit profile (PEP) draws closer, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has made a number of resources available through its partners to help students prepare for the new exam.

Efforts are being made to strengthen security in and around the Port of Kingston.

On today’s programme, Senate approves new Road Traffic Act; and discussions begin for establishment of aviation school in Jamaica.

Since the Jamaica Promotions Agency JAMPRO engaged the Internationally Monetary Fund in its mission to get the country into the top 10 of the Doing Business Report, work has been underway with the implementing agencies on certain reforms needed to achieve the desired results.

CARICOM Heads of Government have made a number of significant decisions to advance the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), arising from their latest meeting in Trinidad and Tobago.

Battling the Beet Army Worm.

The National Insurance Scheme.

The Sandals Foundation’s Brain Breaks programme is a new way that can help teachers create the ideal learning environment. It is endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information as well the Early Childhood Commission.

The 7th staging of the National Medal for Science and Technology and Innovation Awards saw some of Jamaica’s most brilliant minds being recognised for their achievements in the field.