Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, attends the Celebration of Life for the late Aston “Family Man” Barrett held at the National Indoor Sports Complex in Kingston on Tuesday (March 5).

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to providing support to Jamaica in ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective justice services for all Jamaicans. Resident Representative, UNDP, Kishan Khoday, gave the assurance as he addressed the recent handover of stenography devices and laptops, valued at more than $30 million, to the Government at the University of the West...

The Government is concluding a plan to improve transport service for rural commuters, especially schoolchildren, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5, the Minister said a mechanism is being worked on to “bring some relief” to the cost of commuting, “with specific reference...

Jamaica and the Republic of Colombia have established a partnership to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices to strengthen the response to teenage pregnancy in the countries. Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero, is in the island to learn more about the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) programme for...

Efforts are being made to increase the stipend that is paid to jurors in a bid to encourage more persons to serve. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, informed that a submission has been made to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to deal with the matter. “The proposal is to more than double what is paid now...

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has affirmed the Government’s dedication to enhancing the bonds of friendship with the Dominican Republic. He said the countries enjoy a long-standing partnership that has deepened, reflecting a shared determination and strategic vision for the attainment of national and regional goals. “This includes greater collaboration in areas of...

Jamaicans are again being encouraged to utilise the Ministry of Justice’s services to resolve conflicts and avoid disputes. Among these is restorative justice which is tailored to resolve conflict by having all parties involved come together to reach an agreement. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the call during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on...