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On today’s programme, we feature the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) police officer for the year 2023, Constable Jayann Raymond.

One of the many tools the Government uses to connect eligible workers with job vacancies is the staging of job fairs. Through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, over 25 job fairs have already been held across the island since April, with more than 3 thousand persons being interviewed and some 956 individuals securing employment up to September. Special...

Do you think you would be able to tell if someone you know is suffering from a mental health issue. Often the persons we care about are struggling in silence as they grapple with these types of issues, because they feel ashamed, are afraid of being stigmatised, or simply fear being misunderstood. In many cases a friend or loved one...

A State of Public Emergency has been declared for the entire parish of St. James.

With the average age of Jamaica’s population expected to keep rising in coming years, the Government is taking steps to expand social protection coverage for the elderly. Among the measures implemented was the introduction of the Social Pension Programme for seniors 75 years and older. Stay tuned to hear how you or someone you know can benefit under progamme

Thousands of Jamaicans have benefitted from the government’s flagship social assistance programme, the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education, PATH. Thousands more are set to access even greater benefits as targeted reforms are being made to the programme. As part of the country’s development process, an evaluation of PATH is currently being spearheaded by the Labour and Social Security...

The Mining sector is going digital with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining set to launch two mobile applications for the benefit of all stakeholders. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green says the creation of both apps is part of a wider strategy to digitize the administrative functions of the ministry and provide solutions to a few challenges facing the sector....

On today’s programme a medical professional weighs in on the topic what to do if a person gets struck by lightning.

The Tryall Club in Montego Bay, St. James, came alive with action October 28 to 31 as it hosted the 56th staging of the Jamaica Golf Association’s - Jamaica Open Golf Tournament. Local and international golfers competed over 3 days for a grand prize of USD$20,000 and trophies.

Lending support to groups and organizations is another avenue in which the National Parenting Support Commission is making a major impact. Stay with us to hear how a parent group in Fletcher’s Land, Kingston has been changing lives, as well as some parenting’ tips.

When an earthquake strikes, it can cause disruption of electricity and communications, infrastructural damage, serious injuries and fatalities, as well as lingering emotional trauma. On today’s programme, we share some safety tips for you to keep in mind.

Parents who volunteer as mentors with the National Parenting Support Commission, NPSC are singing its praises and describing it as a game changer in bringing about strong and positive relationships between parents and their children. As the NPSC observes November as National Parent Month, under the theme: "Participation for Purpose," we invite you to listen in as a few parents...