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Acting Director of Restorative Justice Branch in Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Sheron Betancourt.

Several Activities for Restorative Justice Week 2026

The Restorative Justice Branch (RJ) of the Social Justice Division in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is celebrating its 17th Restorative Justice Week from February 1 to 6, with a range of activities. RJ Week is designed to...

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson (left), receives a check in the sum of US$54,000 from interim President of Howard University, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, to aid the island's hurricane-relief efforts. The presentation was made at the President’s office in Washington DC, recently. The funds were raised from a 12-hour radiothon hosted by Howard University's WHUR radio, and collections from motorists and passers-by during the event.

PHOTOS: Howard University Donates US$54,000 to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agricultural sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press conference held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens, in Kingston, recently.

Support Programme to Revitalise Yam Sector

High School Diploma Equivalency Officer at the HEART/NSTA Trust, St. Thomas parish office, Cleopatra Francis, addresses the Bath Community Forum, held at the Bath Primary School on Wednesday (January 28).

Residents of Bath Encouraged to Enrol in HSDE Programme Offered by HEART/NSTA TRUST

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) received a donation of hurricane relief items from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Caribbean to support protected-area workers and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. The handover took place on January 27 at BL Williams International Limited, Newport West, Kingston. Participating in the handover (from left) are Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Environmental Management and Sustainability Division, NEPA, Anthony McKenzie; Botanist, Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Keron Campbell; Safety and Security Coordinator, Para la Naturaleza, Manuel Mercado Martin; Community Development Officer, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Claudine Townsend; Conservation Science Officer, Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), Shane Brown; and Director, Planning, Projects, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Division, NEPA, Ainsworth Carroll.

PHOTO: NEPA Receives Donation of Hurricane Relief Items

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at a ceremony to officially open the new Parent Overnight Suite at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on January 31.

4 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Policies Being Considered to Support Contractors to Execute Large Projects

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has disclosed that policies are being considered to support local contractors and create a “contractor class” that can execute large projects successfully. The Prime Minister said this is critical, as contractors are instrumental in converting projects under the Government’s Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) programme into growth opportunities. “As Jamaica grows, and we have...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan.

4 months ago Senate

Senator Morgan Proposes Security Forces Day

Government Senator Marlon Morgan has given notice of his intention to move a private member’s motion aimed at recognising members of the security forces for their service to the nation. The proposal is for the Wednesday preceding Father’s Day in June designated as Security Forces Day. “And, whereas it is of critical importance that the people of Jamaica affirm our...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as Member of Parliament for St. James Southern and Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information, Nekeisha Burchell, lays a wreath on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown. The wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park in Kingston on February 1, to commemorate the 69th birthday anniversary of the ‘crown prince of reggae’.

4 months ago CultureEntertainment

PHOTOS: Dennis Brown Floral Tribute

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, participate in a recent JIS Think Tank.

4 months ago EnvironmentVision 2030

Protection of Wetlands Linked to Long-Term Development Goals

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the protection of wetlands is critical to achieving the country’s long-term development goals under Vision 2030. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Minister Samuda explained that wetlands play a direct role in advancing several of Jamaica’s national outcomes under Vision 2030, including climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, water security...

4 months ago Water

NWC Working to Restore Water to Remaining 30,000 Customers

The National Water Commission (NWC) is working to ensure that the 30,000 customers who remain without water following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa are provided with access to the commodity in the shortest possible time. “We expect to cut in half that number of persons without water within the next three weeks,” Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change,...

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (centre), shares a moment with (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Percy Junor Hospital, Carlton Nichols; co-founders of Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ), Dr. Trudy Hall Miles and Dr. Maurice Miles and Southern Regional Health Authority (SHRA) board member, Simone Scarlett. Occasion was the handover of US$30,000 in supplies to the hospital by the RNFJ on Friday (January 30).

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Percy Junor Hospital Gets US$30,000 in Supplies

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of supplies from newly formed United States (US)-based diaspora foundation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ). The items, valued at US$30,000, include forceps, bandages, syringes with needles, skin prep gel, antifungal cream, antiperspirant, water dispenser, gloves, baby diapers and incontinence pads, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Also donated were 15 computers, several tablets,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

4 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Jamaica on Track to Achieve Good Winter Season

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector is rallying from the aftereffects of Hurricane Melissa with renewed optimism, and is on track to achieve a good winter season. Speaking to nearly 100 travel advisors and other industry stakeholders at a welcome dinner for Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALG), at the RIU Montego Bay Resort in St. James...