Reappointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says a main area of focus will be the modernisation of the Ministry’s systems and programmes. Mr. Mayne also says he does not foresee any drastic shift in the policies being pursued by the Ministry during this new term by the Government. “Certainly as a...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL COMMENTS Confirmed Cases 109 4,042   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Males 45 1,805   Females 64 2,224   Under Investigation 0 13   AGE RANGE 5 to 87 years 13 days to 97 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 4 259   Hanover 2...

Nine Ministers of State were sworn into office on Monday (September 14) to serve in the various Ministries. They were sworn in at King’s House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on the advice of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The appointments follow the Jamaica Labour Party’s victory at the September 3 polls. The...

Nine members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office on Monday (September 14) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew. They are David Fraser and Nicole Simmons, who have been appointed as Judges of the Court of Appeal. Their appointments become effective September 21, 2020. Also taking...

Newly reappointed Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work will be advanced on several pieces of legislation, which are designed to empower the security forces with the necessary tools to disrupt criminal networks, reduce violence and enhance public order. Among them is the Enhanced Security Measures Act (ESMA), which will replace the need to have States of Public Emergency (SOEs)....

The deadline for the submission of nominations for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence has been extended to September 18 at 4:00 p.m. The Youth Awards is open to all Jamaican nationals, ages 15 to 29, who are living in the island and the Diaspora. They must be persons of upstanding character, who continue to lead, inspire, show...

Newly appointed Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has committed to addressing the issues of high electricity bills and the quality of telecommunications services offered to Jamaicans, as he assumes his new portfolio responsibilities. Speaking to JIS News following the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (Sept. 13), Minister Vaz said that “the vexing...