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...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has launched a new public Wi-Fi hotspot in May Pen, Clarendon, to help residents and visitors access the Internet. “For the current financial year, May Pen Square is the first public Wi-Fi hotspot that we have established. It was completed in the first week of September and currently, the hotspot can accommodate 200 persons browsing...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says providing practical, affordable and accessible housing solutions for all Jamaicans will be one of the key priorities for the Ministry. At the same time, he said the Ministry will be seeking the support of the private sector to help make this priority a reality, as the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says he is ready to continue serving Jamaica in the role. Senator Samuda was among the 14 Government Ministers sworn in at King’s House on Sunday (September 13). This is the Minister’s second round, as he was first appointed as a Minister without Portfolio in the...