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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), presents a Seal to Justice of the Peace, Kaycie‑Ann Barrett‑Reid (left), during the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony at the Glistening Waters Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday (June 26). Looking on are Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Hugh Gentles, and State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert.

Justice Minister Endorses Demerit System to Rein in Reckless Driving

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has voiced strong support for the Government’s Demerit Point System, declaring that the time has come to remove reckless motorists from the roads and restore law and order on Jamaica’s streets....

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's (JHTA) 65th Tourism Forum and Annual General Meeting on Saturday (June 27), at Sandals Dunn's River in St. Ann.

National Tourism Council to Be Established

The newest Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Association Honour Roll inductees share a photo opportunity during Saturday’s (June 27) 100th anniversary luncheon, held at Marjorie Myers Hall on the College's St. Andrew campus. From left are Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sheryl Bromfield, who represented honouree, Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell; Educator, Author and Life Coach, Judith Thompson-Hall; and Director of the School of Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Carmel Roofe.

Cabinet Secretary Among Newest Inductees to Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Honour Roll

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (June 26) Jamaica International Beauty Expo opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn Us$250M Annually

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation

Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), Member of Parliament for St. James West Central and widow of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte, in deep reflection as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) escort the urn bearing the eminent jurist

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Justice Forte Remembered at Official Funeral Service

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.

1 day ago Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Debate on Proposed Mediation Act to Begin June 30 in House of Representatives

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...

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), is joined by Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (left), and Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Jay Wang, in displaying the signed contract for Jamaica

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$3.7-billion Contract Signed for Steam Academy at Bernard Lodge

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 with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague.

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Minister Montague Urges Development Stakeholders to Prioritise Resilience

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 National Housing Trust’s Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke-Cooper, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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NHT to Provide Advance Deposit Loan for Young Adults as of July 1

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...

1 day ago Transport

Public Engaged in Monitoring and Reporting Road-safety Breaches

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...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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JCPD to Host Transformational Day on June 30 in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host its Transformational Day on Tuesday, June 30, at the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland. The event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will bring together government agencies and service providers to deliver information, support, registration services, referrals, and opportunities for persons with disabilities to access available programmes...