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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Jamaicans Urged to Embrace Mediation for Conflict Resolution

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging all Jamaicans to use mediation as a dispute-resolution tool. “We implore Jamaicans to use mediation in their families, among their friends and coworkers, and even with strangers, where conflicts may arise. Mediation is...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer, Area 4, Michael Phipps, during the opening of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, at the Denham Town Police Station in Kingston, recently. At left is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament, Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer, Area 4, Michael Phipps, during the opening of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, at the Denham Town Police Station in Kingston, recently. At left is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament, Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Government Invests More Than $500 Million In Modern Technology for JCF This Year
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), cuts the ribbon to open the rehabilitated Holland to Bounty Hall roadway in Northern Trelawny on Friday (June 6). He is assisted by Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (second left). Looking on are Project Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Caswell Whyte (left) and Regional Manager (Western Region), NWA, Robert Francis.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), cuts the ribbon to open the rehabilitated Holland to Bounty Hall roadway in Northern Trelawny on Friday (June 6). He is assisted by Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (second left). Looking on are Project Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Caswell Whyte (left) and Regional Manager (Western Region), NWA, Robert Francis.

Holland To Bounty Hall Road Opens After $144-Million Rehabilitation
The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.
The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.

School In St. James Receives Studio Equipment from DJ
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Foundation Physiotherapy Unit in Negril , Westmoreland, on June 3. Also participating are (from left) General Manager of Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Julia Casas; General Manager at Riu Negril, Luis Suarez; Project Manager at the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Tashel Herbert; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of Riu Jamaica, Crisina Campbell;Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Riu Americas, Jorge Vieyra; Director of the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Elaine Allen-Bradley and Orthotic Specialist, Dr. Dawn Turner.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Foundation Physiotherapy Unit in Negril , Westmoreland, on June 3. Also participating are (from left) General Manager of Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Julia Casas; General Manager at Riu Negril, Luis Suarez; Project Manager at the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Tashel Herbert; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of Riu Jamaica, Crisina Campbell;Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Riu Americas, Jorge Vieyra; Director of the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Elaine Allen-Bradley and Orthotic Specialist, Dr. Dawn Turner.

Negril Paediatric Orthotic Clinic Renamed In Honour of Founder

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Finance & Public Service

TAJ Reminds Taxpayers That Statutory Deductions (SO1) and 2nd Quarter Taxes Due on June 16

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that the Employers’ Monthly Statutory Deductions for May (SO1) and second quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Self Employed Statutory Obligations are all due on Monday, June 16, 2025. The adjustment in the due dates are as a result of the usual 14th and 15th of the month, respectively, falling on the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shows Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Little (right), and Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (centre) plans for the expansion of the Little London Health Centre. Occasion was a tour of the facility by the Minister on Tuesday (June 3).
Health & Wellness

Little London Health Centre to be Expanded Under Operation Refresh

The Little London Health Centre in Westmoreland is to undergo expansion works under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Operation Refresh initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure to JIS News, during a tour of the facility on June 3. “We're going to be expanding to the back where we have space to create some more...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), speaks with Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Paula Llewellyn. (FILE)
JusticeSectoral Debate 2025/26

Director of Public Prosecutions Office Clears Over 15,000 Cases Since 2017

Since 2017, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has disposed of more than 15,000 cases as part of a sustained focus on fairness and impartiality for all Jamaicans. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3). He further informed that since 2020,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a block of asphalt while making his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).
Sectoral Debate 2025/26Works / Construction

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 96 Per Cent Complete

The US$575-million Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 96 per cent complete. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3). He said major components of the project, which has...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer, JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, participates in a Jamaica Iinformation Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (June 3).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

June 9 is World Accreditation Day

World Accreditation Day (WAD) will be observed on June 9 under the theme: ‘Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’. JANAAC Global Accreditation will spearhead a series of local events to highlight the role of accreditation in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs. The observance will feature a commemorative service at the Stadium Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston on Saturday,...
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Senior Hydrologist with responsibility for resource monitoring and data collection at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Kevin Chambers.
Water

Water Resources Authority Urging Water Conservation, Anti-Pollution Practices

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is urging Jamaicans to play their part in safeguarding the country’s freshwater resources by practising water conservation and anti-pollution habits. Speaking with JIS News, Senior Hydrologist with responsibility for resource monitoring and data collection at the WRA, Kevin Chambers, said that water conservation is critical given the finite nature of the resource. “There's a vast...
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