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Jamaica’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation Plan, which outlines the country’s strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, is now a reality. 

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, recently sat down with Theodore Henry, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share the latest updates about virtual education. We bring you an excerpt of their discussion.

King Solomon said in the book of Proverbs, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he gets old he will not depart from it.” That statement holds true for Winsome Wilkins whose years of volunteerism can be traced back to the teachings of her grandparents and other residents in the community of Beckford-Kraal in Clarendon. Mrs...

Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, in the Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell-Robinson, recently sat down with Enthrose Campbell, host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share the profile of persons who are primarily affected by human trafficking, and the process involved in rescuing victims. We bring you an excerpt of their interview.

Dennis Taylor has received the Medal of Honour for Gallantry for his role in saving a man from a pit 55 ft in depth on May 2, 2021.

A review of the Correctional Services Department in the Ministry of National Security is underway to improve the operational standards of the department. We tell you more about the agency’s modernization strategies.  

The current Commissioner General for Tax Administration Jamaica, Ainsley Powell, will be bestowed with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) on Heroes' Day for his contribution to Tax Administration and Revenue Collection systems. Click to hear highlights of his life long career in the field.

For over 20 years, Cheryl Wynter has given outstanding service to the Jamaican Diaspora in the United States. She has served as Information Attache for the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Miami Florida from 1999-2011 and has transitioned into the role of Community Relations Officer at the Jamaican Consulate in Miami, where she goes above and beyond, serving Jamaicans in...

National Tree planting programme still on track despite setbacks from the pandemic.  That’s our topic this week in the environment corner.

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck announced several plans and initiatives to improve both the scope and delivery of Justice services across Jamaica at the Ministry’s recent quarterly press briefing. This and other highlights are in today’s programme.

With several public schools impacted by poor quality or no internet service, government has developed a three-tier connectivity plan for public schools, and 48 places of safety.

Viralee Bailey Latibeaudiere is one of the Caribbean’s leading authorities in Tax Administration with some 40 years’ experience. She’s the first Commissioner General for Tax Administration Jamaica but before rising to that post, she acted as a “trouble shooter” in several low performing areas to stimulate, promote and enhance revenue mobilization and sustained growth. Click for more of Mrs. Latibeaudiere’s...