Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, has called on young Jamaicans to adopt disciplined financial practices and actively engage with the formal banking system to secure their financial future. Addressing a financial readiness seminar at Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester on March 26, he cautioned students against relying on unregulated investment schemes. Stressing the...

Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, has commended the resilience and solidarity demonstrated by Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. He noted the acts of bravery and compassion across communities, including assistance from the entertainment sector and non-governmental organisations such as Food For the Poor. He said that these efforts helped to fill critical gaps and showcased the enduring strength of...

Fifty-four (54) Justices of the Peace (JPs) from various parishes have completed specialised training to serve in the Lay Magistrates Courts. The training, conducted by the Justice Training Institute (JTI), covered areas such as judicial conduct, ethics, court procedures, evidence, and sentencing. The aim is to strengthen the capacity of the courts to handle cases more efficiently and reduce backlog....

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Claudette Thompson, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) who continue to charge for their services to desist, as this is against the law. She reminded them that the role of JP is voluntary civic duty designed to serve the community without compensation, and they are required to uphold good morals and serve with...

         

The introduction of a prepaid electricity system in local markets is intended to help reduce the occurrence of fires in the facilities, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “If you ask me what is the biggest challenge that we face in the country when it comes on to our markets… it is that nine out...

Placing the legacy of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at the centre of hemispheric discourse on the contributions, challenges, and rights of people of African descent, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, underscored Mr. Garvey’s enduring relevance. He argued that...