Jamaicans are being encouraged to make reasonable attempts to resolve their disputes amicably, rather than resorting to violence. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in reiterating the call, said Jamaica’s crime problem will not improve unless citizens resort to more peaceful ways to settle disagreements. He was speaking during a recent ceremony to hand...

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is spearheading an initiative through which agricultural students are being mentored on the business aspect of the sector and how this can be linked with tourism. Project Chair, Nadine Spence, said the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee conceptualised the initiative to highlight the “convenient marriage” between agriculture and tourism and the many opportunities...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that its Licensing and Registration offices, located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, will be closed from Monday, February 6 to Friday, February 17. This is to facilitate preparations for the upcoming Licensing and Renewal activities, which will begin in March. Applications from existing and potential gaming operators will not...

The Ministry of Justice is aiming to expand its alternative Justice Programme offerings, with a focus on vulnerable groups. In an interview with JIS News, Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said not all cases have to go before the court to be addressed. “We know that we have a fair amount of domestic abuse, and these abused persons should really...

Aspects of the new Road Traffic Act that require phased implementation are to be addressed as the country begins to operate under the new legislative regime, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on January 31, Mr. Shaw noted that the transition to the new Act will require a period...

Stakeholder efforts to stem beach erosion in Jamaica are progressing with the help of imagery being captured via a monitoring tower installed at Hellshire Beach in St. Catherine, under the Sandy Shorelines Project. The images are transformed into numerical data-utilising software, which provides measurements on the extent of shoreline changes over time. The project is being spearheaded by the Association...

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be carrying out heart screenings across the island as the entity ramps up its campaign to save lives. The screenings are part of activities in observance of Heart Month in February under the theme: ‘Do Your Part, Check Your Heart’. The month was officially launched on January 31 at The Terra Nova All-Suite...