Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, has called for an aggressive public education campaign aimed at changing the unruly behavior of many motorists, particularly taxi operators. “Many drivers have completely ignored the warnings to not overload vehicles, don’t drive when tired, don’t drink and drive, to desist from speeding, to always wear seat belts and helmets (and so on). There has to...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has reported that seven persons are in two shelters that have been opened in Little London and Mylersfield in Westmoreland, to accommodate persons impacted by the heavy rains. Heavy rainfall, which began on Sunday evening (May 6), has resulted in flooding and landslides on a number of roadways in St. Andrew...

PRESS RELEASE - Several roads across the island continue to be impacted by the inclement weather. Teams from the National Works Agency (NWA) have been responding to rain related issues, in the parishes of St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, Trelawny and Westmoreland. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that some progress was made...

Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation (PMMA), Stanley Roy Archer, lives by the famous quote of former President of the United States, John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country”. Born in the parish of St. Ann, Mr. Archer grew up in Jeffery Town, St....

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, is appealing to the public to support the police in their efforts to make their neighbourhood safe. Speaking at a press briefing at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on May 3, Commissioner Anderson reminded Jamaicans that there are several communication lines to make reports against criminals, while maintaining anonymity. “You have the option...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1938 labour protests and establishment of the Labour Department during Workers’ Week from May 14 to 23. The week, which includes Labour Day activities, was launched at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 1). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said that Workers’ Week,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says live streaming of select criminal and civil court cases to the public is being contemplated, in a bid to make the judicial system more transparent, while enhancing its accountability. He informed that discussions are underway with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes; Acting Court of Appeal President, Hon. Dennis Morrison, and several parish judges islandwide...