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Last week, we looked at the how Jamaica is moving towards becoming a digital society and the steps taken by the government thus far. Including increased the avenues for people to do transactions online with government agencies along with more persons being able to get free access to internet in their communities via hotspots installed by the Universal Services Fund....

If you’re going about your business and someone beside you collapses suddenly and looks like he or she is in medical distress, would you be able to help? If the answer is no, then you may want to keep listening to this feature. Today we hear about the range of medical skills training courses offered by the Heat Foundation of...

Several residents of Clarendon North Central are to receive homes under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Support Programme.

Several inmates and Correctional Officers have received training in business operations for the entertainment sector, under the University of the West Indies Mona Prison Project.

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) recently hosted a parent-training and information session at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston to engage and empower parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children. To kick things off Chief Executive Officer of the NPSC, Kaysia Kerr, stressed to attendees that the family is the foundation of society,...

As of September 1, all travellers to Jamaica are required to fill out the passenger declaration form or Immigration/Customs C5 form online. On today’s programme we’ll explore the process of filling out the online passenger declaration form.

On Thursday, August 18, nineteen public-sector workers were awarded full scholarships, under the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, to pursue advanced studies at accredited universities in Jamaica, North America, and Europe. The Scholarship which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, was launched in 2020 at a value of $1 Billion to improve the human...

Homeless persons in St. Ann now have a comfortable place to lay their heads, following the recent opening of a night shelter in the parish.

Residents in Fairfield, St. Elizabeth, are now benefiting from improved water supply following the establishment of a water shop in the area.

What if you or someone you know tested positive for HIV. This type of situation can alter the course of your life for better or worse, depending on how you deal with it. Will the diagnosis prevent you from finding work to take care of yourself and family?  And, will the stigma associated with HIV prevent you from accessing vital...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force shares some additional safety tips to help you shop strategically and safely for back-to-school supplies.

The 2023/24 school year is upon us, with schools scheduled to re-open on Monday, September 4, and the Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that preparations for the re-opening are far advanced. Giving an update at a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Fayval Williams, outlined a number of strategies presented to principals and school Boards...