Jamaica’s plastic recycling effort continues to gain momentum, with the country now achieving a recovery rate of more than 40 per cent for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottles, according to figures from Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ). This progress, says Director for Environmental Management and Conservation at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie,...

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to ensure that mentally disordered persons receive quality legal representation and that inclusivity is achieved across the sector. To support that effort, the Legal Aid Council (LAC) hosted a Capacity-building Training for Empanelled Lawyers representing Mentally Disordered Defendants, on Wednesday (July 30), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. In his address, Justice...

This year, Jamaica commemorates the 20th anniversary of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), marking two decades of coordinated, multi-agency efforts to combat human trafficking. Key among the commemorative events is a week of activities, from July 27 to August 2, designed to raise public awareness and reinforce Jamaica’s fight against human trafficking. The week, being held...

Jamaica will head to the Seville Great House and Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday (July 31) for the annual Emancipation Vigil. This year marks the 29th staging of the event, organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), which celebrates Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage by recognising the enduring contributions of African ancestors during and following...

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs has launched the Jamaica Legal Information Portal (JLIP), a new online platform aimed at improving public access to the nation’s laws. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday (July 30) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, noted that digitisation of legislative instruments and documents, starting from the...

More Jamaicans are taking a stand against human trafficking by calling the National Children’s Registry’s 211 toll-free line to report suspected cases. This encouraging trend was revealed by Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad. The development coincides with the observance of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (July 30)...

Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, is encouraging Caribbean countries to take greater advantage of trade opportunities under the EU-Caribbean Economic Partnership Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 on Tuesday (July 29), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St....