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The Mining Ministry has outlined several ongoing and upcoming projects in St Ann that will contribute to the development of the sector, and growth in the economy.

The 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP26) ended with several countries making some significant commitments to help combat the effects of climate change. We’ll share some of the highlights on this week’s environment corner.

For many persons the first word that comes to mind when they think of Jamaica is fun, happiness and relaxation. But did you know that Jamaica is also one of the best places to do business in the Caribbean?

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) commemorates Police Week from November 22 to 28, 2021.

The results are in! According to the Jamaica Productivity Centre, workers believe their productivity has gone up as they worked from home amidst the pandemic.

Managers and senior managers assigned to residential childcare facilities are benefitting from training to help them provide adequate protection for children in state care.

On today’s programme, we highlight the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities, a diaspora group investing in Jamaica’s growth and development.

Face-to-face classes have resumed for the 2021/2022 academic year, in select schools across the island.

New funding has been mobilised to quickly support the needs of developing countries, including Jamaica in the fight against climate change.

The U. S. Embassy in Jamaica in partnership with the STEAMHouse Network recently staged the inaugural JamA.I.ca Codefest Artificial Intelligence Hackathon designed for beginners, experts and individuals with an interest in Computer Science, Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will be hosting a virtual investment conference on November 17 and 18 dubbed ‘Explore: Do Business Jamaica’. The conference is part of efforts to educate potential investors about the many opportunities available in Jamaica’s growing sectors, and the island’s positive business environment.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force has launched a handbook to help bolster the investigative abilities of police officers. The Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021, provides guidance on key elements of 104 offences and supplementary guidance on 103 related legal terms.