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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Ministry is hoping to move towards a paperless court system this year.

Justice Ministry Aims for Paperless Court System

The Justice Ministry is seeking to move towards a paperless court system this year, says Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. In an interview with JIS News, Minister Chuck said this will form part of the Ministry’s efforts at continuing the...

Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.

Minister Calls on Church to Play Greater Role in Restorative Justice Programme

Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, Luis Almagro (centre), pays tributes to Jamaica’s late former Ambassador to the United States (US) and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Richard Bernal, during a special sitting of the Permanent Council of the OAS at the Hall of the Americas in Washington DC on February 1. Seated (from left) are Chief of Staff to the OAS Secretary General, Gonzalo Koncke; and Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the US and Chairman of the OAS Permanent Council, Anthony Phillips-Spencer.

OAS Pays Tribute to the Late Richard Bernal

Permanent Secretary (Acting) in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Maureen Dwyer (standing) greets the finalists of the LASCO/MOEY Principal and Teacher of the Year Award, as well as Senior Executives of the LASCO Group, during a courtesy call held at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday, February 1.

PHOTO: Principal/Teacher of the Year Finalists Visit Education Ministry

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), addresses the recent handover of six rubber-wheel farm tractors to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at the Agro-Investment Corporation in Kingston. Others pictured are (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole; Vice Chairman, RADA Board of Directors, Richard King; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Winston Simpson.

Agriculture Ministry Pursues Cross-Sector Partnerships

3 years ago Education

Tertiary Students Can Get Assistance Through JAMVAT

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to provide tuition assistance for tertiary students under the annual Jamaica Values and Attitudes Programme (JAMVAT). Through JAMVAT, students who qualify for admission to an approved/accredited higher-education programme are given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the nation’s social capital, by giving 200 hours of public service to a government or...

Jamaican-born Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Elsie Foster, chairs her first Council meeting after being sworn into office during a special Council meeting on January 24.

3 years ago

Jamaican-Born Elsie Foster is Mayor of Highland Park, New Jersey

Jamaican-born Elsie Foster is the new Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was elected during a special Borough Council meeting on January 24, 2023. Ms. Foster, who is the Council President and had been Acting Mayor since the start of the year, will serve as Mayor until the end of 2023. She replaces...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, places a floral arrangement on the grave of late reggae icon
Dennis Brown, to mark the 66th anniversary of the birth of the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’. The floral tribute was held on Wednesday, February 1, National Heroes Park, Kingston. The ceremony coincides with the start of the annual Reggae Month celebrations observed in February.

3 years ago Tribute

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Dennis Brown

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, places a floral arrangement on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown, to mark the 66th anniversary of the birth of the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’. The floral tribute was held on Wednesday, February 1, National Heroes Park, Kingston. The ceremony coincides with the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (centre). Looking on is WADA’s Head of Media Relations, James Fitzgerald.

3 years ago Sport

Jamaica’s Athletes Benefiting from Strong Local Anti-Doping Programme

Jamaica’s athletes continue to benefit significantly from the local authorities’ focus on ensuring fairness in competitions, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has said. This, she noted, has been achieved through legislation and public education, while addressing a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, which was attended by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), presents desktop computers to Principal of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Cecil Donald (second left), at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1. Others (from left) are JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spencer Jarrett; students at the school, Ajoni Murphy and Shanique Neil, and the institution’s Coach, Andrew-Hugh Murphy.

3 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Guy’s Hill High School Gets Computers from JADCO

Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine has received several desktop computers from the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), for outstanding participation in the 2022 series of Junior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshops. Speaking at the presentation of the computers held at JADCO’s offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1, Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender,...

3 years ago Works / Construction

Road Closure Notice for Friendship, St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Sunday, February 5, 2023, a section of the Fairfield to Point corridor, between the Estuary Housing Development and the Hurlock community, will again be closed to vehicular traffic. This closure will be in effect between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region,...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Tax Day Countdown Begins

The annual Income Tax due date is March 15, 2023, and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns, over the coming weeks leading up to Tax Day. Income Tax Filers are being reminded that filing of their Annual Income Tax Return for the year 2022 and declaring their Estimated Income and...