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If you live close to a major town center and get a sudden craving for pizza or a sweet treat, it’s fairly easy to fulfil this desire. But if you live in rural Jamacia things can get a little tricky. Not so long ago, trained teacher and rural Jamaica native, Solay Fearon, found herself craving a sweet treat, but had...

A direct hit…that’s how at least one stakeholder in the local forestry sector has described the impact of COVID-19. We’re zoning in on the challenges facing the industry in this week’s environment corner

Through its range of Child Justice Services, the Ministry of Justice consistently works to ensure the rights and interests of children are protected.

There’s just something about Jamaica which makes the brand, or its citizens stand out wherever they are in the world. It’s no surprise then that the country’s pavilion was named one of the ‘coolest’ at World Expo 2020, in Dubai. What does this endorsement mean for the country and what makes the pavilion so special? Find out now as we...

After being the victim of a crime or another type of personal violation, persons often find themselves traumatized a second, third or several times afterwards, by experiencing the phenomena called victim blaming.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell sheds light on the application process of the Government’s New Social Housing Programme.

Tips for livestock farmers in the event of a Tropical Storm or Hurricane.

Chairman of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), John Bassie and Manager for the Foundation’s Mediation Training and Service Network, Sharon Young Palmer recently sat down with Vaughn Davis, host of JIS Radio’s online discussion programme Studio 58A, to share the benefits of signing up for the Foundation's Mediation Training programme. We bring you an excerpt of their interview

Highlight of the National Water Commission's recently-held quarterly press briefing.

For the next two years Jamaica will chair the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC).  Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry, will serve as President. The election was conducted at the 32nd session of the LACFC, being hosted by Jamaica virtually from September 6 to 10. Find out more about the intended...

On today’s programme we’ll look at some of its effects. We’ll also tell you how victims of crime can get assistance from the Victim Services Division, VSD.

The Scientific Research Council & The International Trade Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of Jamaica's Coconut Sector.