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Executive Director of the Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoe Simpson (left), briefs spouses of diplomats about the work of the centre, ahead of a tour of the facility in St. Andrew on February 8. Seated at right is Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of Women’s Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson. The spouses’ visit to the centre was part of activities for Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’.

Wives of Diplomats Tour Centre for Adolescent Mothers

The spouses of non-resident High Commissioners and Ambassadors recently visited the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), 42 Trafalgar Road, St. Andrew, to gain insights into the programme for adolescent mothers. Girls 17 years and under who become pregnant while...
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), shares pleasantries with Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, during the Ministry’s Eighth International Restorative Justice Conference, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 10, under the theme: ‘Building Restorative Communities in Faith Groups, Schools and Workplaces’.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), shares pleasantries with Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, during the Ministry’s Eighth International Restorative Justice Conference, which was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 10, under the theme: ‘Building Restorative Communities in Faith Groups, Schools and Workplaces’.

Multilateral Partners Praise Restorative Justice Practices
Chairman of Jamaica National Cruise Council and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, fielding questions at the Reynolds’ Cruise Pier in Ocho Rios.
Chairman of Jamaica National Cruise Council and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, fielding questions at the Reynolds’ Cruise Pier in Ocho Rios.

Visitor Harassment Curtailed
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left); Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (centre); and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno, examine riot gear donated by the US Government to the Department of Correctional Services during a ceremony at 122 East Street in Kingston on February 8.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left); Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (centre); and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno, examine riot gear donated by the US Government to the Department of Correctional Services during a ceremony at 122 East Street in Kingston on February 8.

Riot Gear for Dept of Correctional Services
In this file photo Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets visitors attending the Accompong Maroon celebrations held on Friday (January 6) in St. Elizabeth.
In this file photo Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets visitors attending the Accompong Maroon celebrations held on Friday (January 6) in St. Elizabeth.

Long-Term Sustainable Development of Tourism

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the Throne Speech during the opening of the 2017-18 session of Parliament at Gordon House today (February 9). The Speech was delivered under the theme: ‘A Firm Foundation for Prosperity’. At left is the Governor- General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Eldon Morgan.
National Security and Peace

Strong Legislative Agenda for 2017-18

The Government has put forward a robust legislative agenda for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including the tabling of a new Police Service Act to replace the Jamaica Constabulary Force Act, which will support the modernisation and transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Act will facilitate the development of a modern intelligence-led police service that ensures citizen security, with...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), cuts the ribbon to officially launch the mobile property tax unit in Port Maria, St. Mary, on February 8. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary; President of the Lay Magistrates Association in St. Mary, Maxine Marsh; and Parish Manager, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), St. Mary, Cynthia Gilmore.
Local Government

Local Government Ministry Rolls Out Property Tax Units

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is employing the use of mobile units as it intensifies efforts to collect over $10 billion in outstanding property taxes. The initiative involves collaboration with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). The two units, which have already been deployed to St. Mary and Clarendon, are intended to make it more convenient for persons to...
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Home constructed under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Sandhill Vista housing development programme in Hellshire, St. Catherine, which were handed over to beneficiaries in 2015 (FILE)
Housing

Final Report on NHT Strategic Review to be Completed in March

The final report on the strategic review of the National Housing Trust (NHT) is expected to be completed by March this year. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the 2017-18 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 9. “This will form part of the strategic National Housing Policy and Implementation Plan...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)
Justice

Notaries Public Act to be Amended

The Notaries Public Act is to be amended to allow Justices of the Peace to be appointed as Notaries Public. The proposed amendment is part of a list of legislation that the Government is working on in an effort to reform the Justice system. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure while speaking at the launch of the...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 9) after tabling the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure.
Budget 2017/2018Finance & Public Service

Government Presents Budget of $710 Billion for 2017-18

The Government has presented a budget of $710 billion for the fiscal year 2017-18, with $485 billion allocated for recurrent (housekeeping) expenses and $225 billion for capital (development) spending. Details of the projections are outlined in the Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives, yesterday (February 19), by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon....
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