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Low inflation projected for this year! And no shortfall of foreign exchange! That’s the word from Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter.

The Government has expressed appreciation to the former Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Nui Quingbao, whose stint on the island ended on February 27.

In February 2017 ground was broken for the construction of a 1,500-unit housing scheme in Friendship in St. James. Fast-forward to exactly one year later and the Prime Minister is back in St. James delivering housing units.

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Building affordable housing and regularising informal communities are two of the core functions of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ).

This week we visit the Coronation Market in Down town Kingston to unveil some food facts on the label less items here.

  The government of Jamaica has been searching for new ways to lower its energy bill. Among the initiatives undertaken to accomplish this objective was the development of the national energy policy in 2009.

The Ministry of National Security places high priority on reducing re-offending as part of efforts to reduce the threat of crime and violence and safeguard Jamaica’s citizens.

On today’s programme we discuss preference stocks, with help from Client Financial Education Manager and Jamaica Money Market Brokers, Michelle Sinclair Doyley.

The Government has set monies aside for a range of projects for the 2018/19 fiscal year.

What you need to know

Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world. It’s a journey that includes twists and turns, bumps and hurdles, and will require determination, dedication and stick-to-it-ive-ness.