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  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.

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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.

The effects of climate change effects threaten to cost the country millions each year. In recent years sectors like Agriculture and tourism, which are major growth drivers, have regularly been impacted by intense weather such as prolonged heavy rainfall or excessive heat temperatures.

As part of our Reggae Month Interview series, acclaimed songwriter and producer Michael ‘Mikey’ Bennett dropped by JIS Radio’s Studio 58A, where he discussed training the next generation of superstars under the mastering residence programme at Utech.

The National Works Agency will be rehabilitating 9 kilometres of roadway along the Yallahs to Low Mountain Road.

Customer service is an important but sometimes neglected element in doing business. The government recognizes this and is targeting improved customer service in the public sector. This is part of wider plans to improve service delivery in a sector that is the largest provider and supplier of services in the country.

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is preparing to host its second Open House Forum this year as part of plans to generate more traction around the country’s film industry. The event, being hosted by JAMPRO’s Film Commission is set for February 22 and 23 in Montego Bay and is open to film and animation industry professionals.

The Government intends to spend less for the upcoming fiscal year 2018/2019. Finance Minister Audley Shaw tabled the 774 billion dollars estimates of expenditure in the House of Representatives last Thursday. So who gets what? I’ll give you the breakdown on today’s programme, as well as tell you what’s special about this package.