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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses Monday’s (January 8) swearing-in ceremony for the appointment of members of the judiciary to higher office, held at King’s House.

Progress Made in Clearing Court Backlog – Justice Sykes

Jamaica’s courts continue to make progress in clearing case backlogs, says Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes. In the Court of Appeal, for every 100 cases that come in, approximately 111 cases are disposed of, he noted. “According to the statisticians,...

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

NHT Warns Contributors of Phishing Attacks

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses students of The Queen’s School in Kingston, during a visit on January 8 to usher in the new school term.

Primary Schools Next Phase of ICT Push by Education Ministry

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

Jamaicans Aboard Best Cruise Ship for 2023 Hailed

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during a recent swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.

Judiciary Strategic Plan Bearing Fruit

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, second left), and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks (seated, second right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at today’s (January 8) swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House.

2 years ago Justice

Judges Sworn in to Higher Office

Twelve members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Hilary Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (January 8), at King’s House. Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath were Justices Georgiana Fraser and Lorna Shelly-Williams, who have been appointed to act as Court of Appeal Judges from January...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaYouth

Government of Jamaica and Diaspora Enjoy Strategic Partnership

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ), the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and its youth arm, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) continue to work as strategic partners for growth and development of the country. While there are many voices across the diaspora, the GJDC and GJYDC are the mechanisms used to enhance diaspora engagement and implement the National Diaspora...

Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at a recent awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.

2 years ago Culture

Persons Can View Winning Pieces in JCDC Creative Writing Competition

Persons can view award-winning pieces of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition at parish libraries. The exhibition, organised by the JCDC in collaboration with the National Library of Jamaica and the Jamaica Library Service, is open to the public free of cost. The pieces are currently being showcased at the parish library in St. Ann...

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.

2 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Custos Says Collaborative Effort Needed to Combat Crime

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, has underscored that a collaborative approach is needed to combat crime on the island. “This means asking ourselves ‘how can we come together as a united group to stem the crime and the mayhem’,” he explained. Bishop Pitkin was addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President’s Forum,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 years ago Prime Minister

PM Condemns Brutal Beating of 14-Year-Old Girl

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness has condemned the recent brutal beating of a 14-year-old girl in Denbigh, Clarendon. Mr. Holness said the incident is a sad reflection on the society and is an illustration of the challenges the country face in tackling not only the quantity, but also the severity of crimes. “I was very distressed by this...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz, observe flood damage from heavy rainfall in sections of the constituency during a tour on January 3.

2 years ago AgricultureDevelopment

More Farm Roads to be Fixed in New Fiscal Year

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has assured farmers in Eastern Portland that efforts will be made to rehabilitate more farm roads in the area, in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The Minister made the commitment, following a tour of several farms in the parish on January 3, where he assessed the impact of recent heavy rainfall...

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.

2 years ago Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Major Healthcare Initiatives for 2024

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says major healthcare initiatives are on track, to be implemented in 2024. Mr. Holness said the digitization of the health information systems has started, noting that the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, will be the first facility to go live on the digital health information platform. The Prime Minister provided an update on...