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Jamaica and Spain have enjoyed constructive and mutually supportive relations for many years. Diplomatic relations were formally established in 1966, four years after Jamaica’s Independence on August 6, 1962.

The Government has established a 50 million dollar fund to provide support for the families of babies born with Zika-related microcephaly.

The government plans to spend 2.1 billion dollars over the next three years to facilitate the second phase of the Tablets in Schools programme. The project a collaboration between the Ministries of Education, Youth and Information, and Science, Energy and Technology is implemented by E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited and the Universal Service Fund.

It is a universally accepted view that if Jamaica is able to tackle crime in a significant and sustainable way, then this would give rise to tremendous economic growth in the country. After expressing a strong belief in Jamaica’s economic potential, United States Ambassador Luis G Moreno outlined that his country will take several new initiatives to assist in tackling crime.

Lending money is arguably a universal part of human existence. Whether it’s a few dollars to help a friend buy a snack or sending a relative a lump sum to help pay a bill, its highly likely that all of us will at some point be hit up for a loan.

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The Annual Game Bird Hunting Season opened on August 20 and runs until September 25. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), is responsible for distributing licenses and monitoring activities throughout the period.

The Ministry of Health recently launched its Jamaica Moves Campaign in an effort to promote proper diet and exercise among the population.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF has moved to strengthen its technological capacity through the recent launch of its body-worn camera project.

The National Health Fund, NHF has doubled the subsidy on pharmaceuticals for beneficiaries 0 to 18 years under its Card Programme

Jamaica will this year play host to FOROMIC 2016, a micro-enterprise forum which seeks to promote innovations in the micro finance and medium and small enterprise development sectors. The event is being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from October 24 to 26. On this week’s edition of Going for Growth we learn more about FOROMIC 2016 and the...

Starting this academic year, the government removed mandatory fees for secondary level students and increased the subvention provided to high schools. Listen as Education Minister, Senator Ruel Reid and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean provide more information on the tuition fee policy