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Natural disasters like hurricanes can be especially traumatic for young children and it is important that we prepare them to handle the dangers that loom as they occur.

34 thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven students were registered this year to sit the Grade six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.  30 thousand 6 hundred and 27 students, or approximately 88 per cent, were registered in public schools and 4 thousand 3 hundred, or 12 per cent, in private schools.  At a press conference held at the Ministry of Education...

When was the last time you gave blood? If you can’t remember, then it’s time to stop by your nearest blood bank and donate today. You see the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging everyone who is able, to make giving blood a regular part of their annual routine. This as part of efforts to double the annual collection...

On today’s programme, we continue to explore what you need to know if you find yourself needing to seek accommodation at a shelter during a natural disaster.

On today’s programme, we share what you need to know if you find yourself having to seek accommodation at a shelter during a natural disaster.

Jamaica and the World bank will be collaborating over the next 3 to 4 years to implement a number of programs and initiatives across ministries to help develop and upskill the country’s workforce through a country partnership framework.

The Excelsior Community College's Eureka Road Campus in Kingston now boasts a new STEM Robotics Centre, which will increase their capacity to deliver training in the associated disciplines.

Mental Health has become a popular topic globally, however this area of health and wellness wasn’t always a priority and often ignored by adults. One side effect of this situation was that children experiencing mental health issues also went overlooked, leading many of them to try to tackle their challenges without support.

Three digital X-ray machines have been installed at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) as part of efforts to improve service delivery at the institution. The new units were provided under a project, valued at approximately $500 million, for the supply, installation and maintenance of high-tech X-ray equipment at four hospitals in the Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA). The other facilities...

Jamaica is blessed with a lot of natural resources, many of which need to be extracted from the earth in order to be processed into usable products. Some ready examples are bauxite and limestone. While these mined resources are obtained on the island, the majority tend to be shipped overseas to manufactures who process them into other products, which are...

The 10th Biennial Global Jamaica Diaspora Conference is just around the corner. On today’s programme, we share some updates about the event.

A smart investor mitigates risk by diversifying his/her portfolio. Similarly, business owners also look to diversify their revenue sources by adding other products and services to serve their customers. As part of efforts to maximize its earning potential the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited has announced plans to undertake several major projects in the upcoming financial year. Managing Director of the...