Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson, has lauded the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination, describing it as a valuable tool in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Mr. Atkinson, who has served in the education system for over 28 years, said the exam represents a significant improvement over previous assessments. “PEP is an...

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is warning against the dangerous practice of political party supporters protruding bodies or body parts from motor vehicles while using public roadways. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager at the ITA, Dontae Matthews, told JIS News that the Authority is urging safe road practices during the period leading up to the general election on September...

President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to serve as a bridge between Jamaica’s legal system and mentally ill individuals in conflict with the law, ensuring they are treated with fairness, dignity, and compassion. She was delivering the main address during the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) Annual Golden...

Several community stakeholders have endorsed plans by the St. James Municipal Corporation to establish Jamaica’s first smart bus stop in Mount Salem, Montego Bay. The facility will feature free Wi-Fi access, QR code technology linked to registered taxi associations, digital advertising panels, and security cameras with real-time access for police monitoring. It will also be equipped with proper lighting to...

During the dissolution of Parliament, Ministers of Government continue their functions, while seats of all Members of Parliament (MPs) become vacant, until the newly elected ones are sworn into office, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, dissolved the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15, by proclamation issued on the...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is urging customers to practice proper waste disposal to avoid sewer line blockages. Acting NWC Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, told JIS News that the flushing of nonbiodegradable materials is the primary cause of pump obstructions across the Commission’s sewer network. “Some of the things that we flush or dispose of in our kitchen...

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being reminded to adhere to the law, which requires them to submit annual reports to the Custos of the parish in which they have been commissioned. According to Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, the Justices of the Peace Act 2018 stipulates that JPs must provide annual reports to the Custos of their parish, but...