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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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

On today's programme we look at the relationship between mental health and productivity in the workplace.

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.

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.

Did you know that there is a website where you can get all the information you need to start and do business in Jamaica. You can also fill out and submit forms to relevant agencies, from this same website and so much more? That website is the jamaicabusinessgateway.com, an all in one platform to access government services digitally. On today’s...

Listen up as we recap highlights from the Caribbean Nations Security Conference on today’s programme.

It's World Blood Donor Day, a time to celebrate voluntary, unpaid blood donors who dedicate themselves to saving lives through their life giving donations, and to promote awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.  JIS Radio spoke with Assistant Blood Donor Organizer, at the Jamaica National Transfusion Service, Keishawna Pinnock who gave a breakdown of the Blood...