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....

St. James Parish Manager for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Collel Blake, is calling on parents and guardians to make a deliberate effort to take children to the upcoming Emancipation and Independence celebrations. She noted that participating in the celebratory activities across the island, organised by the JCDC, provides meaningful opportunities for children to learn about Jamaica’s history, traditions,...

The St. James Municipal Corporation has completed beautification work in downtown Montego Bay in time for Jamaica’s Emancipation Day (August 1) and Independence Day (August 6) events. Under the leadership of Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, the beautification efforts included a thorough washing and cleaning of Sam Sharpe Square, fresh...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) has launched a National Photo Competition for high-school students, inviting them to explore and document Jamaica’s dynamic maritime landscape by capturing the country’s maritime story through their lenses. The competition, which is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18, is part of a broader public education campaign by the MAJ to...

As concerns grow globally about the impact of plastics on human health and the environment, Jamaicans are being strongly encouraged to avoid burning plastics, and to make more informed consumer choices by selecting products free of microplastics. This call comes as the Government enters the final phase of its single-use plastic ban, which now includes personal care and cosmetic products...