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The Ministry of Health and the University of the West Indies UWI have partnered to establish a Mosquito Control and Research Unit at the tertiary institution’s Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

An agreement was signed between Avasant and JAMPRO which continues to make the case for Jamaica as an ideal BPO destination.

The Ministry of Health has launched its National Sealant Programme, which aims to provide access to preventative oral and dental care for primary and basic-school children in need of these services.

Diaspora Conference 2017 launched

Today's we explain what the Financial Inclusion Strategy involves

NSWMA Update

The Government of Japan continues to support the efforts of the Government of Jamaica to provide critical services for the growth and development of the country and its people.

All persons age 18 to 70 who are gainfully occupied in insurable employment are required to be registered with the National Insurance Scheme, The insurable population includes employed persons and voluntary contributors. As part of its benefits the NIS offers the Funeral Grant.

New Property Tax Regime

The Mandela Highway is one of the country’s most heavily traversed roadways.  The thoroughfare is being widened, in keeping  with the government’s commitment to developing the island’s road network. Work on the Mandela Highway began in August of 2016 and is expected to be completed by August 2018.

Technology Increase In Public Libraries

As of April 1 the AGD will no longer accept the traditional version of its life certificates, and will only accept the new barcoded version. We explore the what, and why behind this decision on today’s programme.