The maximum amount of fines that can be imposed by regulations made under Acts of Parliament has been increased to $1 million. This follows the passage of the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016 in the Senate on Friday, July 15. The previous figure, contained in Section 29(b) of the Interpretation Act was set at $1,000, which has been deemed inadequate. Piloting...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck has challenged Justices of the Peace (JPs), to be proactive in the fight against child abuse, human trafficking and other such acts by being more active in the community. He said many communities are in need of persons of noble ilk who can steer young people away from lotto scamming and other illegal activities....

The Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) is aiming to increase the country’s export earnings from US$1.2 billion to US $2.5 billion by 2019. Speaking at the Agency’s Global Talk Speaker series, on July 15 at the Terra Nova Hotel, President of the JEA, Mrs. Michelle Chong, said the country will achieve this through collaboration and less competition. “It is achievable, as...

University student, Nicholas Campbell is extremely delighted to receive a scholarship to pursue a medical degree in Cuba. He is one of eight young Jamaicans who will leave the island in August to pursue studies under the Cuba-Jamaica Cooperation Programme for the academic year 2016-2017. The other students are Sanja Bonnick, Shanize Shanna-Kay Stewart, Brittnie Dahlia Paul-Ann Lee, Nicholas Hugh...

The Mayer Matalon Dormitory at Jamaica College (JC) was officially opened on July 14, during a ceremony at the Old Hope Road institution. The facility, which is able to house 72 students, was named after Mayer Matalon, an outstanding former Jamaica College student who went on to become one of Jamaica’s leading financial visionaries. In his remarks, Minister of Education,...

Licensed firearm holders are being reminded to store their weapons safely if they are departing the island or attending events where firearms are not allowed. This reminder came from Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, during a recent press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew. She encouraged...

Residents of 43c Featherbed Lane in South Central St. Catherine have been provided with electricity at a cost of approximately $4 million. The provision has been facilitated by National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), which installed cables, transmission lines, power transformers and street lights, and wired the beneficiaries’ homes. Science, Energy and Technology Minister and Member of Parliament for the area,...