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6,000 youngsters will be deployed to various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of public sector organizations un der the government's Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) for six weeks, starting August 8.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic many persons lost their jobs and were forced to find alternative sources of income. That search led many persons to take a leap of faith and start their own businesses. Starting a new business and growing it to maturity is never easy. Luckily you don’t have to take that journey on your own....

Government to introduce and modify parental leave entitlements in the public sector.

Employers and organizations often request a police record to get background information on applicants and prospective employees. Individuals often request them when making applications for jobs, overseas travel and a variety of other activities. The service, provided by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), is getting an upgrade.

The National Commission on Science and Technology is inviting submissions for the National Innovation Awards Competition. All applications are due by July 31.

The Ministry of National Security in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth has selected 25 schools, where selected students will benefit from a 3-year behaviour modification intervention programme.

It’s getting closer to the start date for Jamaica’s next census exercise, and there’s an opportunity for you to play a part in its execution. We have an update for you right now.

The Government is creating a culture of service excellence in the public sector, with a focus on improving the quality of service delivery and customer satisfaction. This is being done under the Service Excellence Programme, an initiative of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet.

Throughout the hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and related agencies will be sensitizing the public about responding to natural disasters and protecting themselves and their family members. Listen to hear highlights from the Ministry’s recent town hall in Clarendon.

Green spaces are a perfect addition to any community or area. They offer natural beauty, can help you relax, you can use them to exercise and even host family or other types of gatherings. Place that green space at a school and children will have the perfect spot to run around and have fun. Sadly, not every community or school...

The Government has programmed an additional $2.7 billion in social support to further cushion the impact of the rising cost of living on vulnerable groups. We have the breakdown in this week’s Going for Growth.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a 65 percent chance of an above normal hurricane season, prompting local calls for the public to prepare for disaster-related eventualities such as an evacuation. Why? Director of the Met Service Division Evan Thompson is here to explain