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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13).
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13).

Parliament to Establish Joint Select Committee to Review Jury Act

A Joint Select Committee of Parliament is to be established to examine matters relating to the Jury Act. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during a statement to the House of Representatives on...
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, gives an update on the education sector at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 14).
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, gives an update on the education sector at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 14).

All Schools Operational
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13). Looking (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, and Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13). Looking (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, and Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Electricity Restored to 92 Per Cent of Customers in Record Time – Minister Vaz
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, provides an update on the education sector during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 14).
Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, provides an update on the education sector during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 14).

Changes to Administration of PEP to Accommodate Students Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (January 13). The meeting was held at the Corporation’s office in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (January 13). The meeting was held at the Corporation’s office in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Proposes Decentralisation of Waste Management Programme

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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on January 13.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentParliamentWater

Government to Expand Protected Areas by 30% by 2030

The Government has committed to expanding the country’s protected areas network by approximately 30 per cent by the year 2030, commonly referred to as the ‘30x30’ target. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said at present, Jamaica has declared approximately 24 per cent of its landmass as protected under law, including the Cockpit Country Protected Area,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of Wisynco Group’s Devon H. Reynolds Brewery and Manufacturing Facility in Lakes Pen, St Catherine, on Tuesday (January 13).
Investment

Prime Minister Welcomes Jamaica’s Latest Global Credit Ratings

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the latest credit ratings from three international agencies and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s fiscal position while fostering an enabling environment for business and investment. Speaking on Tuesday (January 13) during the official opening of Wisynco Group’s Devon H. Reynolds Brewery and Manufacturing Facility in Lakes Pen, St....
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Individuals, Entities Invited to Adopt Hurricane-Damaged Homes Across St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation is embarking on an Adopt-a-House programme, which will invite individuals, corporate sponsors and civic partners to adopt, renovate and properly equip damaged homes across the municipality. It will be supported by the Mayor’s Strategy Fund aimed at helping vulnerable residents rebuild and repair their homes following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing the monthly...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), shakes hands with Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Minister Eric Sogocio (second right), during the handover ceremony for humanitarian items donated by Brazil in aid of Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts at the Ministry’s Port Royal Street offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (January 13). Sharing the moment are Senior Director, Mitigation, Planning and Research, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards (left), and Representative of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Counsellor Arnaldo Salbert.
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

Brazil Donates Humanitarian Supplies to Support Post-Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Jamaica has received a donation of humanitarian supplies from the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil to support ongoing post-Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts. The handover ceremony was held on Tuesday (January 13) at the Ministry’s Port Royal Street offices in downtown Kingston. The donation comprises 20 portable, solar-powered water purifiers capable of operating off-grid, approximately three tonnes...
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on January 13.
Justice and Constitutional Affairs

$558 Million Spent in 2024/25 to Renovate and Improve Courts

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is reporting that in the last financial year (2024/25), the Government spent $558 million to renovate and improve courts. Mr. Chuck made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on January 13. The Minister was responding to comments made by Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, who has once...
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