Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, says there are plans to develop a more interactive relationship between the judiciary and the media. “In order to prevent speculation and eliminate or reduce inaccuracies in media reports, a more balanced approach is necessary, and steps are being taken in recognition of this approach,” she said. Mrs. McCalla was addressing the 3rd Annual Commonwealth...

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation will be undertaking a revision of residential densities, with the objective of issuing new residential zoning standards. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the review will involve relevant agencies and planning authorities. “This will take account of current trends in urban renewal and development to facilitate an increase in the housing stock,...

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the support inmates and former wards receive after they are released from institutions remains a key element of the Government’s crime-prevention strategy. “A great part of our investment is to focus on post-release progress,” Mr. Charles Jr. said, noting that by exposing these individuals to transformational rehabilitative programmes,...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the tabling of the long-awaited Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill in Parliament is a signal of the Government’s commitment to making Jamaica the place of choice to do business. She said it also indicates that the Administration is taking the necessary steps to secure the future for the next generation....

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Ministry is developing a Drone Policy regarding the use and sale of unmanned aerial vehicles. At a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on April 27, Mr. Montague said instructions have been given to the Policy Unit to initiate proceedings in that regard. “We have had reports from a...

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is hosting a two-day National Workshop on Workers’ Health. The workshop, which began yesterday (April 27), is being held under the theme ‘Healthy Workplaces – Healthy Spaces – Healthy Workers’ at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Bringing remarks at the opening, Pan American Health...

Cabinet is expected to receive the final report from the Labour Market Reform Commission by June 30. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said the report will facilitate more fulsome discussion on the body’s recommendations arising from its review of key elements in the labour market, which was undertaken during the 2016/17 fiscal year. The focus areas, she...