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Four candidates have been selected for the 2023 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme.
Sunshine Girls World Cup Going Away Party
The Jamaica Sunshine Girls will be journeying to the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa from July 28 to August 6. A total of 16 teams will compete over the course of 10 days in an effort to win one of the most important events in the sport of netball. Ahead of their departure, the Sunshine Girls...
How buy a solar system
Jamaica is blessed to experience lots of sunshine all year round. This is a major plus for companies or individuals interested in implementing a solar energy system. However, apart from buying the supplies and installing the equipment there are a few things you’ll need to consider before you make the investment. Today Chief Executive Officer of Solar Buzz Jason Robinson...
Haitians Seek Refuge
What would you do if you had no choice but to flee your home to find somewhere else in search of protection or shelter? Well, for many in our fellow Caribbean territory of Haiti, “chercher refuge,” or needing to flee to seek refuge, is now their harsh reality. This due to the ongoing social and political instability currently plaguing the...
Work From CARICOM
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work in another Caribbean country? Well, as of March 30, 2024, it’s going to become much easier for most CARCIOM citizens to do so.
SL Benfica Football Academy 2023
Several young footballers recently got a taste of what it’s like to be enrolled in a camp run by one of the world's best youth football academies. Through a partnership with local outfit, the Sports Innovators Group (SIG), coaches from Portuguese topflight club SL Benfica staged a football camp for 75 youngsters between the ages of 6 and 17 from...
Jamaica To Host Caribbean Cadet Camp
On today’s programme, we share details about the 2023 staging of the Caribbean Cadet Camp.
Building a luxury coffee Brand
Coffee is one of the most iconic beverages around the world. According to the International Coffee Organization over 11 million tons of coffee are consumed each year. Residents of the United Kingdom pay the most to import coffee while The Netherlands and Poland pays the least. For coffee producers like Jamaica these facts prove one thing - coffee is a...
CARICOM Heads 45th Meeting Highlights
On today’s programme, we share highlights from the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Launch of the PUMA/JAAA National Jnr &Snr Championships
The 2023 IAAF World Athletics Championships are right around the corner, and as they have for years now, Jamaica’s athletes are expected to light up the event with stellar performances in various events. As it looks to select the best team to compete at the event in Budapest Hungary from August 19 -27, the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in...
Japan Bolsters JCF’s Mobility
The government of Japan has given Jamaica a grant to assist the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to boost its mobility.
YSEP 2023
The 2023 staging of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) is set to start on July 17.
Summer Safety Tips for Children
Statistics from the Missing Persons Monitoring Unit indicate that 467 children were reported missing between January and May this year. 309 of those children were safely re-united with their families, leaving 158 unaccounted for. Deputy Registrar at the CPFSA, Lesia Bhagwandat Vassell, says there are ways to help parents and guardians keep their child or ward safe.
Reducing waste in your business
When it comes to running a business owners and operators are always trying to strike a balance between productivity and being profitable. Doing so successfully is often the difference between a failed or thriving business. If you’re interested in hearing tips to boost productivity at your business, then stick around as Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) Chief Technology Director Tamar Nelson...
TV Get The Facts – The 658 Area Code
Public Education Specialist for Consumer and Public Affairs at the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Elizabeth Bennett Marsh, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share more about Jamaica's new area code, 658 and 10-digit dialing. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.
2023 Primary Exit Profile Examination Results
On Friday, June 23, the Ministry of Education and Youth hosted a press conference where portfolio minister, Fayval Williams shared statistics relating to the 2023 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile Examination (PEP). For those who don’t know, the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) is a series of assessments that provide a profile of a primary student's academic standing, strengths and...
Parish Councils Ready For Hurricane Season
As part of mitigation measures for the hurricane season, municipal corporations are ensuring that shelters within their jurisdiction are ready to provide temporary accommodation where necessary.
Mental Health and Productivity In the Workplace
On today's programme we look at the relationship between mental health and productivity in the workplace.
National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children
In effort to show support and solidarity with these persons, Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, during a proclamation Ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday, June 21 proclaimed today, Friday, June 23, a National Day of Mourning for Jamaica's Children.
TV Get The Facts – Pension and Retirement Planning Pt 2
Attorney at Law and President of the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica, Sanya Goffe, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share more about pension and retirement planning. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.