Students at the secondary level are being invited to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) of Jamaica’s annual essay competition. Participating students will be required to submit a 400–550-word essay on the topic “Omotenashi” which embodies the spirit of service and hospitality for which Japan has become renowned, and to discuss three ways in which...

The use of states of public emergency (SOEs) has proven to be the quickest and most effective way of rapidly reducing violent crimes, says Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson. “During the first period of the SOEs declared in November, murders were reduced by as high as 64 per cent and increased by as much as 171 per cent...

Jamaicans in the diaspora are being encouraged to register to vote in the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) elections. Persons can also select candidates to serve on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC). Voter registration and nomination period ends on January 2, 2023. Members of the diaspora can register to vote...

A total of 70 persons have been charged under the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act. This was disclosed by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on December 28, where States of Public Emergency were declared in several parishes islandwide by Prime Minister, the...

A tertiary scholarship has been established in honour of National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe. Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, made the announcement while speaking during the inaugural Sam Sharpe Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on December 22. Mr. Davis said the Sam Sharpe Scholarship was the latest...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is fully committed to improving the living conditions of the people in Norwood, St. James, which has been earmarked for several major development projects in 2023. Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney, indicated that education, water and community facilities will be among the areas of focus in Norwood, which is currently a Zone of Special...

A recommendation has been made for the creation of a monument to honour the 200 slaves massacred in Lima, St. James, consequent to the Sam Sharpe Revolt of 1831, by Historiographer and former Mayor of Montego Bay, Shalman Scott. Delivering the inaugural Flames of Freedom Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday, December 22, Mr. Scott said that...