The Justice Ministry has announced plans to roll out Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Method Training for officers in the police force. This move is aligned with the Justice Ministry’s efforts at promoting the use of ADR methods for conflict resolution outside of the courts. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who provided details at yesterday’s (December 2) fourth Access Justice Live...

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Third Annual Digital Field Services Conference ends today (December 3). The conference, held under the theme ‘Back to Basics’, exposed heads of units and regional directors across the CPFSA’s four regions to the various interventions offered by the agency to improve service delivery. Breakout sessions have been held over the two-day period,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is urging parents to discuss alcohol use and misuse with their children from an early age as part of efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of underage drinking. “With open, respectful communication and explanation of boundaries and expectations, parents can continue to influence their children’s decisions well into adolescence and...

The University of Technology (UTech), come January 2021, will be offering a landmark four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc/) degree in Mines and Quarry Management. The brainchild of Associate Professor and Head of the School of Building and Land Management at UTech, Laurence Neufville, the course will not only target students from Jamaica but also throughout the region and beyond. “Within...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says he will be making an announcement shortly on the third phase of the Government’s ban on single-use plastic, which takes effect in January 2021. This phase will incorporate single-use plastic bags with dimensions 24 x 24 inches and above with thickness of 2.5 mils “A ban...

Jamaica is among 16 Caribbean countries that will benefit from implementation of the €6.85-million (US$8.28-million) European Union (EU)/CARIFORUM Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems Project. The initiative, which was launched during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday (December 2), is a joint EU-CARICOM project that will be coordinated by the Pan- American Health Organization (PAHO). It aims to advance public understanding of...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is again lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have demonstrated despite the challenges they have been facing as a result of severe weather conditions and other catastrophes. “I want to [commend]… our “food heroes” – our over 220,000 farmers – who, through resilience, have made a tremendous contribution to our...