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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by former Commissioner of Police, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin (Rtd) (left), at the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Annual Commissioner’s Forum, held at the Ministry of Justice in Kingston, on August 16.

Justice Minister Emphasises Importance of Principled Policing

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says combining the concept of principled policing with the practice of restorative justice, can help to reduce acts of misconduct by State agents, such as the police. The Minister notes that this can be done...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Damion Cox.

ESP Multipurpose Facility to be Completed Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference about the progress of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 17.

Economic Growth Council to Prepare and Submit Report

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left) looks on as Senior Director for D&C Drones, Nigel Davy (2nd left), prepares to launch a drone. Occasion was a demonstration of the use and benefits of the technology to farmers in Lowe River, Trelawny, on August 16.

Agriculture Ministry Introduces Drones to Farmers

Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chairman of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Michael Lee-Chin, are in conversation following a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (August 17), to provide an update on the work of the EGC.

Economic Growth Council (EGC) Committed to Growth Target

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (3rd right) and Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speak with representatives of New Fortress Energy, Brendan McElmurray (2nd left) and Johnathan Klion (3rd left), during a tour of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping facilities now under construction at the Montego Bay port by the company, on August 16. Others (from left) are Ed Marsh of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ); and Chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone, Mark Hart. In the background is the US$175-million LNG plant, which is expected to be completed by mid-September.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Multipurpose Port for Montego Bay

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is moving to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port. At a news conference after touring the cruise, commercial and liquefied natural gas (LNG) ports on July 16, Dr. Chang said cruise shipping will form a...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

10 years ago Sport

Grange: Thompson Among the Greats!

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, said she was “honoured to witness Elaine Thompson’s glory” after the Jamaican sprinter won the women’s 200 metres gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last evening. Thompson became the first woman since 1988 to win both the 100 and 200 metres at the...

10 years ago Jamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Group Commended for Support to Education in Jamaica

The Most Hon. Juliet Holness has lauded the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) for its support of education in the island through its annual scholarship awards. Mrs. Holness, who was delivering the keynote address at the AJA’s Independence ball at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway hotel on Saturday night (Aug.13), said by providing these yearly scholarships, the organisation is helping the...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Continues Partnership for Growth

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is committed to growing the economy through public-private partnerships. Speaking at this morning’s (Wednesday, August 17) Economic Growth Council press conference at Jamaica House, Prime Minister Holness stated that to achieve tangible growth, the private sector must lead the initiative and government operations must be more efficient. “We must support the private sector....

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, in discussion with Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, when she visited City Hall on August 12. Mrs. Holness was on a five-day official visit to the city. (File photo)

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Mayor of Atlanta Wants to Work Closer with Jamaica

Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, wants to broaden the relationship that exists between the City of Montego Bay and Atlanta, to include a closer working relationship with the Government. In a meeting with the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, on August 12, the Mayor said representatives from Atlanta “are really excited about the opportunity of engaging with the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), has the full attention of farmers in Lowe River, Trelawny yesterday (Aug.16), as he explains how the use of drones will boost productivity in the sector.

10 years ago AgricultureNational Security and Peace

Plans Advanced for Use of Drones to Combat Praedial Larceny

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says plans are well advanced for the use of drones to combat the problem of praedial larceny. Addressing farmers and other stakeholders at a drone demonstration session in Lowe River, Trelawny, on August 16, Mr. Hutchinson informed that the unmanned aerial vehicles will be equipped...

10 years ago Justice

Transfer of Forensic Files to be Improved

The Government is putting in place measures to have more efficient completion and transfer of forensic files, for improved processing of court cases. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, indicates that the Commissioner of Police has agreed to have a liaison officer placed within the court system to facilitate the collection of certificates by investigating officers from the Jamaica Constabulary...