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On today’s programme, we look at the impact of the Jamaica Customs Agency’s Contactless Clearance process.

In 2016, Wayde Van Niekerk was the fastest man in the world over 400m, smashing the men's world record for the event at the Rio Olympics, en route to winning an Olympic gold medal. His historic run lowered the mark by .15 seconds, moving it from 43.18 seconds to 43.03. However, a year later misfortune came as Van Niekerk suffered...

Seventeen-year-old Khimali Johnson is on his way to becoming one of the country’s best agri-entrepreneurs. Just recently he distinguished himself by winning the beekeeping competition at the 2023 Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday, May 12. The Bellfield High School student also won the competition at the parish level, but was...

On today’s programme, we take a look at Jamaica and her relationship with the United Kingdom.

Since the resumption of face-to-face classes in schools last year coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been several reports of violent incidents involving students and even teachers.  As part of efforts to address the issue, the Ministry of Education in October 2022 launched a programme called ‘Just Medz It’. It’s aimed at changing the culture of violent confrontations...

Selling products overseas is a dream for many local business owners. Broader brand appeal and increased revenues are some of the major benefits. Though not easy, getting your products on the shelves in a foreign country is very doable, especially with the help of Jamaica’s trade facilitation organisation JAMPRO. Stay tuned as Interim Vice President for Export at JAMPRO Shane...

When it comes to managing waste, composting is one of the most beneficial and environmentally friendly options a person can use. In fact, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wants more Jamaicans to get on board the composting band wagon. We tell you why on today’s programme.

On today’s programme, we explore development orders.

Meet 21-year-old Anthony Ellis. He is a member of Jamaica’s Bobsled Team, which is currently training for several upcoming championships, including the 2024 Olympics. His journey to becoming a member of the national bobsled team, was quite unexpected, in fact the former ward of the state says he had no initial interest in the sport. He didn’t pay much attention...

On today’s programme, highlights from the JCF Transformations expo.

The key mandate of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is that of child protection – to act proactively and responsively.  The Agency is also mandated to go above and beyond to provide love, advocacy, education, rehabilitation, and family support for the nation's children.

Schools are supposed to be places for our children to learn and develop, but the story had become very different for Rhodes Hall High School in Hanover. What was intended as a place of education, had gradually been transformed into a place of substance use and gang violence, with many of its students participating in both.