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The Chief Justice, the Hon Zaila McCalla, has underscored the need for a ‘child friendly’ justice system, guaranteeing effective implementation of children’s rights provisions, at the highest possible level. She contended that this was necessary to ensure that proceedings, involving children, conform to the requirements of relevant international instruments to which Jamaica is party or signatory. She was addressing Thursday’s...

The Jamaica/USA Chamber of Commerce in Florida (JAUSACC) joined in the global salute and acknowledgement of women and their achievements on Tuesday (March 8), in observance of International Women's Day. Several women turned out to participate in an informal reception themed “Women in Business”, at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Dania. The agenda focused on topics of interest, allowing the...

Westwood High School in Trelawny has reopened, after being closed temporarily. Boarders started returning to the school Thursday (March 10) and day students are expected to turn out for classes Friday (March 11).  School is expected to be in full swing Friday. The school was closed by the Ministry of Education, after the Trelawny Health Department was alerted to an...

Increasing trade, tourism, workforce development and job creation topped the agenda in talks between the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Robert F. McDonnell, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, at the Governor’s office in the state capital, Richmond, on Tuesday (March 8). Governor McDonnell expressed interest in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Jamaica...

Just over 40 Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including Jamaica, which add less than one per cent of the emission gases contributing to global warming, are the most vulnerable to its deleterious effects, including rising temperatures and sea levels and the destruction and degradation of coastlines, according to Acting Head of the Climate Branch of the Metrology Services, Clifford Mahlung....

Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, has launched the National Policy for Gender Equality (NPGE), and the Way Out Project. The launch, which formed part of activities commemorating International Women’s Day, as well as the centenary of the Day, was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on March 8. It was jointly organised by the Ministry ...

Justice Minister and Attorney General, Senator the Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne has maintained that she followed due process in the handling of the extradition request for Christopher Coke. She said that she did not treat the case any differently from similar extradition requests that have come before her office for consideration. The Minister was being cross examined by People’s National Party...

By the end of March, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) will be taking legal action against entities that refuse to comply with the registration requirement under the Registration of Business Names Act. “We will be taking to court all these businesses that have not been registered or have not renewed certification and have been served three notices,” said Compliance...

Some 15 local companies, representing 25 export brands, will be on show in the United Kingdom (UK) next week at the International Food and Drink Expo (IFE) in Birmingham. The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is providing sponsorship for the companies to attend the four-day exposition, from March 13 to 16, where they will display a range of high quality and...

A special tribute to the late international cultural icon, Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley (‘Miss Lou’), played to a packed room at the conference centre at the British Library   on International Women’s Day (March 8). The ‘Walk Good: A Tribute to Miss Lou’ event featured renowned British writer, Valarie Bloom; well know storyteller, Jan Blake (both of Jamaican Heritage), as well...

The Government of Jamaica is deeply concerned about the massive earthquake that struck the eastern section of Japan earlier this morning. Measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, it is the most severe earthquake ever to have struck Japan and the 7th worst in the history of the world. A large number of persons have been killed and extensive damage done...

The National Works Agency (NWA), in a release Thursday night (March 10), said it is gearing up to roll out another round of patching of main roads across Jamaica. The NWA said that the programme, which will be funded by the Road Maintenance Fund (RMF), will see approximately 30,000 square metres of roads being targeted. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patrick...