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Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson, delivering the keynote address at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Justice Training Institute’s Graduation Ceremony for the 2025/26 class, held at the Summit in New Kingston on Thursday (March 26).

DPP Reminds JPs That Charging for Services is Illegal

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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fourth right), is joined by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Donovan Williams (background left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden, currently on special assignment providing strategic oversight for the Overseas Employment Programmes in Canada and the United States (third left); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (second right); along with other stakeholders and participants in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme. The occasion was the commemorative thanksgiving service marking the programme’s 60th anniversary at the New Town Power of Faith Deliverance Ministry in New Town Phase II, Hayes, Clarendon, on Sunday (March 29).

PHOTOS: Commemorative Thanksgiving Service – The 60th Anniversary Seasonal Workers Programme

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the main address during the opening of the Yallahs Market on March 27.

Prepaid Electricity in Markets Intended to Reduce Fires

Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Major General (Ret'd) Antony, and Assistant OAS Secretary-General, Her Excellency Ambassador Laura Gil (centre), share lens with attendees at the Ninth Inter-American Week for People of African Descent. The gathering took place on March 23 in the Gallery of Heroes and Heroines at OAS headquarters in Washington DC.

Ambassador Anderson Highlights Marcus Garvey’s Enduring Legacy at Ninth Inter-American Week

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), purchases ground provisions from Yallahs market vendor, Tanisha Reynolds, during the opening of the facility on March 27.

New Design for Morant Bay Market Being Reviewed

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), participates in a panel discussion during the Sygnus Business at Breakfast event held at the company

1 week ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWater

Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant to Go to Market in Three Months – Minister Samuda

In another three months, the Government will go to market for the divestment of the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda. The aim is to double the plant’s 75,000 cubic metres per day capacity to 150,000 cubic metres per day to manage increased wastewater flows from the Kingston...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Gary McKenzie (second right), engages in discussion with (from left to right) Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lloyd Darby; Chief Executive Officer, Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), Dave Cliff; Jamaica National (JN) Foundation General Manager, Claudine Allen; and President, Jamaica Motorcyclist Association (JMA) and Lead, Community Engagement National Helmet Wearing Coalition, Marlon Fletcher. The occasion was the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Helmet Enforcement Training at the JCF Area Four Headquarters (Harman Barracks) on South Camp Road in Kingston on Wednesday (March 25).

2 weeks ago National Security and Peace

JCF Targets 50-Per Cent Reduction in Motorcycle Fatalities This Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is actively pursuing a 50 per cent reduction in motorcycle fatalities for 2026. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce overall road fatalities to below 300 for the year. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police Lloyd Darby, said the initiative focuses on enforcement,...

Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 25).

2 weeks ago Digital TransformationInnovation

Gov’t Implements Electronic Signatures Policy

The Government has implemented the electronic transactions policy, establishing the Government of Jamaica standard for the lawful, secure and auditable use of electronic signatures and electronically signed records for the conduct of official business. It validates electronic signatures, giving them the same legal standing as handwritten ones, ensuring they are not denied validity simply because they are in electronic form....

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (second right), shares a photo opportunity with awardees and stakeholders during the LASCO/Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information/Jamaica Teaching Council 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 25). Pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamacia Teaching Council, Dr. Winsome Gordon; Chief Executive Officer of the Lasco Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Principal of the Year, Orville Richards; Teacher of the Year, Dorette Rhoden-Henry; Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher of the Year, Gavin DeRizzio; and Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, James Rawle.

2 weeks ago Education

Top Educators for 2025 Honoured

Mathematics and Information Technology teacher at deCarteret College in Manchester, Dorette Rhoden-Henry, and Principal of St. Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards, have been named LASCO/Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information/Jamaica Teaching Council 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher of the Year award was copped by Gavin DeRizzio of...

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Gary McKenzie (second right), converses with (from left) Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Lloyd Darby; Chief Executive Officer, Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), Dave Cliff; Jamaica National (JN) Foundation General Manager, Claudine Allen; and President, Jamaica Motorcyclist Association (JMA) and Community Engagement National Helmet Wearing Coalition Lead, Marlon Fletcher. The occasion was the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Helmet Enforcement Training at the JCF Helmet on Wednesday (March 25) at the JCF Area Four Headquarters (Harman Barracks) on South Camp Road in Kingston.

2 weeks ago National Security and Peace

Multi-Agency Partnership Boosting JCF Helmet Enforcement Thrust

Efforts to strengthen motorcycle helmet enforcement are being advanced through a multi-agency training programme for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), aimed at improving how the organisation enforces helmet safety on the nation’s roads. The initiative, led by the JN Foundation under the National Helmet Wearing Coalition, targets personnel within the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB)....

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses the opening of the two-day Ministry of Health/Pan American Health Organization After-Action Review for Hurricane Melissa Response, at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on March 24.

2 weeks ago CommunityDevelopmentHealth & WellnessLocal Government

ODPEM Head Says National Response to Hurricane Melissa Was Strong

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says the national response to Hurricane Melissa was strong, particularly in coordination, “with rapidly mobilised efforts and the unwavering dedication of our front-line teams”. Delivering opening remarks at the Ministry of Health and Wellness After-Action Review of the Hurricane Melissa response, at the Moon Palace...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, closes the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 24).

2 weeks ago Budget 2026/2027

Gov’t Strengthens Digital Economy Measurement Capacity

The Government continues to strengthen the nation’s capacity to measure and interpret digital economic activity, ensuring that policies remain fair, balanced, and grounded in accurate data. “As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, countries must adapt how they understand and respond to new forms of economic activity. Services already account for a substantial share of Jamaica’s GDP (gross domestic product),...