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Managing your mental health is one of several elements involved in maintaining a quality life. But what if things are not going according to plan? What should you do to ensure that your mental health stays in good order? On today’s programme Licensed Associate Psychologist and Founder of I Evolve Global, Sherika Anderson, shares 6 things that you can do...

The World Anti-Doping Agency in association with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport hosted The Third WADA Forum for Ministers Responsible for Sport in the Caribbean at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston from January 16-17, 2024. Over the two days Sport ministers from seven Caribbean countries, along with President of WADA, Witold Banka engaged in discussions...

For decades, countless Jamaicans have taken advantage of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Pogramme to secure livelihoods allowing them to take care of their families. But has the programme lived up to expectations? Today we share findings of a 5-year Impact Study of the programme undertaken by the Ministry. Stay tuned for the details.

The local shipping Industry has its sights set on building out a model apprenticeship programme for Jamaican youth, creating a pool of individuals with international grade technical skills. German Ship Repair Jamaica, GSRJ is partnering with the Caribbean Maritime University, CMU to bring about this undertaking. Stay with us to hear more.

Students and staff at Lannaman’s Preparatory School in St. Andrew engaged in earthquake safety drills on Wednesday, January 17 as part of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Earthquake Awareness Day in Schools. “Drop, Cover, Hold, Earthquake Readiness Is Within Our Control” is the theme for this year’s observance, and Principal of Lannaman’s Prep, Trudy Hardy, says...

2023 was a productive year for the Transport and Energy Portfolios, which recorded several achievements, including implementation of the New Road Traffic Act, upgrades at the two main airports, and the addition of new buses to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. Many communities came closer to getting electricity, and the National Energy Policy was submitted for cabinet approval....

The Flow Foundation in collaboration with the organizers of Tech Beach Retreat on December 02, 2023, engaged students of Spot Valley High in a session with Aerospace Engineer, and Senior Manager at Virgin Galactic Christopher Huie.  Huie, who is of Jamaican parentage, used the opportunity to share his story with the students and encouraged them to dream big and document...

The Justice system is getting set to join the digital transformation wave sweeping through the public service geared at making things more efficient. The thrust will, among other things, speed up court proceedings, and match the digitization that has taken place in the police force.

2023 was a watershed year for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security as it sought to overhaul certain social programmes and tailor initiatives to better meet the needs of Jamaicans. Stay with us for highlights in this Year in Review.

Many will say seeing is believing and for some people that is the key to achieving their goals. One of the best method to try if you need to visualize what you want to achieve is vision boarding.  According to adjunct lecturer, transformational trainer, life coach, and performing arts specialist Fabian Thomas it is a creative tool to encourage self-efficacy...

Parents are consistently warned to monitor their children’s activities on the various social media platforms, as innocent and unsuspecting youngsters are being preyed upon by child predators. On today’s programme, we hear from one cybersecurity expert about the dangers lurking on a few popular platforms. Stay tuned.