This year’s 15th staging of Restorative Justice Week takes place from February 4 to 11 under the theme ‘Transformation, Peace and Harmony through Restorative Justice’. The event is being hosted by the Restorative Justice Branch under the Ministry of Justice. Branch Director, Joanalee Robertson, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (January 29) that the activities will...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging Jamaicans to get involved in backyard gardening in an effort to bolster the country’s food security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, posits that if more individuals develop an appreciation for farming by engaging in backyard gardening, then the number of persons consistently supporting Jamaica’s farmers will be significant. “We need to...

Nestled overhead on the busy Queen Street in the town of Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is a new digital clock which has been giving the Eastern parish a new look and offering much usability for residents. The project to instal the clock was led by Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams. Overseeing the installation recently, Mr. Williams said: “It’s...

On the heels of the most successful participation at FITUR in Madrid, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has announced the largest Spanish investment of over US$2 billion. The move will create approximately 19,000 new jobs in construction and tourism services. Minister Bartlett and his team concluded negotiations with three major Spanish hoteliers who are now in advance stages of...

Government has earmarked approximately $10 million for the rehabilitation of sections of the White River main road in St. Ann that forms part of the north coast leg of Highway 2000. The work will focus on rehabilitating three sections of the roadway, which is a crucial infrastructure that links St. Ann with St. Mary, among other vital areas, both residential...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers that they can request visits from extension officers to their farms through the mobile app. The RADA Mobile App – available for download by Android users on the Google Play Store – makes it easier for farmers to access critical farm resources and information. Senior Programmer at RADA, Hartnell Campbell, said...

The St. Catherine North Cadet Corps is positivity impacting the lives of youngsters in Spanish Town. Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police Howard Chambers, who heads the St. Catherine Police Division, said the unit comprises students, who are recommended by principals and guidance counsellors. They are equipped with discipline, leadership and life skills training for their personal development and to transform...