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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck speaking at the recent launch of the International University of the Caribbean (IUC), Peace Institute and Extended Learning Centre at the Spanish Court Hotel, Kingston.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Campaign to be Launched Shortly

The Ministry of Justice will shortly undertake a public education campaign focusing on the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, to settle disputes peacefully outside of the courts. Approximately $100 million is being provided through the Ministry of Finance...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).

Number of Officers Who Monitor Developments to be Increased

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas (left), Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terronge (right), and other officials tour the site of the new Portmore Market, in Gregory Park, St. Catherine, on March 18.

Minister McKenzie Tours Site for the new Market in Portmore

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a matter of importance while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.

No Mining in Cockpit Country Protected Area

Environmental Manager at the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) Mr. Errol Mortley, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on March 18.

Lessons Learned Informing Highway Construction

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left) hands over the keys to the 2021 Toyota HiAce bus to Chief Executive Officer at the National Works Agency, Everton G. Hunter during a ceremony held on March 17, at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in Kingston.

4 years ago EnergyScienceTechnology

Minister Vaz Hands Over Bus to NWA

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has procured a 2021 Toyota Hiace bus for the purpose of aiding the execution of services related to the National Broadband Initiative (NBI). The vehicle was handed over to the National Works Agency (NWA) on Thursday (March 17) during a ceremony held at the Ministry's Trafalgar Road offices in Kingston. It will be...

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair.

4 years ago Local Government

Earthquake Simulation Exercise in Mobay March 28

The St. James Municipal Corporation, through its Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee will be staging a major earthquake simulation exercise on March 28 across the town of Montego Bay. This was noted by Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair, at a meeting of the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee of the Corporation, on Thursday...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andria Riley (second from right), cut the ribbon to officially hand over the housing unit in Rural Retreat in Claremont, St. Ann on Friday (March 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Sydney Stewart and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Eastern, Lisa Hanna.

4 years ago Housing

Prime Minister Hands Over Housing Unit to Resident in St. Ann

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness handed over a housing unit in Rural Retreat, Claremont in St. Ann, on Friday (March 18). The house was constructed under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), which falls under the umbrella of the broader Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme being spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. ...

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Port Authority to Bring BPO Assets to Market

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is advanced in preparations to bring some of its business process outsourcing (BPO) assets to market to facilitate investments by a wide cross section of persons. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the proceeds will be re-invested in expanding near port logistics assets immediately adjacent to the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) and...

4 years ago National Security and Peace

Success Reported in Anti-Crime Measures

For the period January 1 to March 14, the country recorded an 11 per cent reduction in major crimes when compared to the corresponding period last year. The country recorded 967 major crimes during the period. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17, Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

4 years ago Housing

43,172 Houses Over Next Four Years

The Government has programmed the construction of 43,172 houses over the next four years. This is part of the 70,000 they have committed to build, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. Mr. Holness added that this is based on current developments completed, under construction, in negotiations, budgeted, or in planning and design stages. He was speaking during...

4 years ago National Security and Peace

JDF Establishing Base in Wareika Hills

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has announced that the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is to create a special operations base in Wareika Hills, St. Andrew. Prime Minister Holness has approved the transfer of more than 100 acres of hilltop land from the Windsor Farm Property to the JDF for the creation of the special operations base. Mr. Holness...