The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the formalisation of more Jamaican businesses. “Forming a business can seem intimidating… the paperwork and the regulations turn people off. But I encourage you to see something very different… to see opportunity, because in every successful business, there comes a point where talent alone is no longer...

A moving service was held to celebrate the life and legacy of late retired Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Ian Xavier Forte, who was remembered not only for his historic contributions to the justice system, but also for his profound humility and devotion to family. The Official Funeral, held on Friday (June 26) at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has announced that debate on the proposed Mediation Act is scheduled to begin in the House of Representatives on June 30. The Act is aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s approach to alternative dispute resolution by expanding access to mediation services within communities nationwide. Minister Chuck says once the legislation is passed, the...

A $3.7-billion contract has been signed for the design and construction of Jamaica’s first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy. The school, which will be situated at the Greater Bernard Lodge Development area in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, will feature cutting-edge science and technology laboratories, digital classrooms, and space for digital innovation, robotics, and the creative arts. It will have...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague, is urging development stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their planning and construction efforts. “As developers, planners, engineers, financiers, and policymakers, you have the power to determine whether the communities we build today can withstand the challenges of tomorrow,” he noted. Mr. Montague, who has responsibility...

Administrative Manager in the NHT’s Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke-Cooper, said the facility enables contributors aged 35 years and under to access a portion of their approved NHT loan upfront to cover the deposit required to purchase a home. “In local terms, we would say it is a drawdown. For example, for a single applicant, if it is that...

Members of the public are being encouraged to play an active role in road safety by reporting dangerous driving, disorderly conduct, and other unsafe driving practices. “If you witness behaviour that endangers other road users, we encourage you to report it. However, members of the public should never place themselves or others at risk to capture this evidence,” said Minister...