The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being encouraged to embrace transformational leadership that goes beyond authority and operational competence to include compassion, empathy and humanity. Parish Court Judge Kaysha Grant Pryce, in making the call, said that Jamaica requires police officers who are not only capable of enforcing the law but of also inspiring trust, strengthening communities and restoring confidence...

The Senate has approved the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, providing payment flexibility and relief for stakeholders in the industry. The legislation was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Hon. Aubyn Hill, during the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (May 22). It grants the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining discretionary authority to revise...

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will begin a settlement boundary delineation project in St. Mary in June as part of efforts to guide sustainable development and monitor urban growth across the parish. The disclosure was made by Physical Planner in the National Spatial Strategy Branch of NEPA’s Spatial Planning Division, Ockera Moulton-Fearon, during the monthly Physical Planning, Environment...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, has emphasised the importance of partnership and collaboration among workers, employers and the Government in cultivating a productive and resilient workforce. “Resilience and productivity… do not happen by chance. Both must be deliberately linked and be built deliberately through partnership, accountability, and investment in people,” he...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has commended the Government on plans to repeal and replace the Tourism Act, noting that the move presents an opportunity for stronger protections and greater economic inclusion for tourism workers. The Government intends to replace the current legislation with a new Tourism Authority Act that reflects the realities of a modern tourism industry...

Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Wheatle, has emphasised that embedding regular physical activity in schools is critical to reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Jamaica’s population. She explains that initiatives such as National School Moves Day are designed to instill healthy habits from an early age, noting that behaviours...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging gender focal points across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to remain steadfast in advancing gender equality, underscoring its importance as a cornerstone of Jamaica’s national development agenda. She made the call during the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony, held on April 23 at the AC Hotel by...