Ten domestic violence centres, designed to assist with conflict resolution, have been established at police stations islandwide. This was disclosed by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, who indicated that personnel at the centres are adept at dealing with cases of domestic violence committed against males and females, based on statistics. Addressing a national security seminar, hosted by the Office...

The Traffic Ticket Web-Lookup Portal, which will allow motorists to pay all outstanding traffic tickets online, is now ready, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Motorists with outstanding tickets may access the e-ticketing portal to make payments by visiting https://trafficticketlookup.gov.jm. Dr. Chang provided details about the portal during an address in the House...

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation is spearheading several disaster-preparedness activities for schools and businesses across the parish in observance of Earthquake Awareness Week and for the entire month of January. The week of observance from January 8 to 12 will see ODPEM heightening its public-education campaign under the theme ‘Drop, Cover, Hold… Earthquake Readiness Is Within Your Control’. Disaster Coordinator for...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call at King’s House on January 13.

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) shares in conversation with Ambassador-designate of Japan, Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call at King’s House on January 13, where Mr. Atsumi presented his Letters of Credence.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) in 2023, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “Praedial larceny has been the scourge which hinders imminent growth for our sector, and it is the reason we are going to be very serious and bullish in advancing our efforts...

The St. Ann Police are moving to tackle the problem of domestic violence through greater partnership with communities and stakeholders in the parish. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on Thursday (January 12), Commanding Officer for the parish, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Dwight Powell, informed that one third of the 67 murders committed in the division last...