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Since the onset of the pandemic, all sectors of the Government have been working to improve their use of technology to maintain or improve the efficiency of their operations. One sector that has made significant progress in this regard is Justice.

From November 1-4, 2021, Jamaica hosted the 7th semi-virtual Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Americas and the Caribbean under the theme “Building Resilient Economies in the Americas and the Caribbean.’ The aim was to raise awareness of the increasing economic and human cost of disasters in the Americas and the Caribbean, including the special challenges facing...

Everyday an entrepreneur starts a new business in Jamaica. But many of them do not survive beyond a few months. To provide support and guidance to help new entrepreneurs succeed, the Jamaica Employers Federation created the Young Entrepreneurs Association.

Government positioning itself to start compensation review in the public sector next fiscal year. Stay tuned, we’re going for growth right now!

Local brewing company Red Stripe recently unveiled a 134 million dollar multipurpose facility at the company’s St. Andrew location; a project that has received a full endorsement from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

We tell you more about the activities for National Youth Month, being observed from November 1 to 30.

SRC discusses plans for Science & Technology Month and launches the S&T XXtrordineers JA Docuseries & Publication. Access nomination form at https://bit.ly./3BvbYrj

Acting Principal of the Corinaldi Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin, says online classes have been going well and her institution is ready for the resumption of face-to-face classes on November 8.

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will host a Best Practices Symposium for Community Renewal on November 10, 2021. Registration is now open.

The COVID 19 pandemic has motivated many Jamaicans to start their own businesses. The rise in entrepreneurship has also spurred increased interest in support programmes for persons new to the world of business, among them the Jamaica Business Development Corporation. Deputy CEO of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis recently sat down with Theodore Henry on JIS television programme...

Funds allocated to Poor Relief and Public Assistance Departments under CARE programme. Listen this drama for the update.

A delegation from Jamaica, led by Prime Minister, Andrew Holness travelled to Glasgow, Scotland for the highly anticipated 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The event is being held October 31 to November 12.