Members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) are currently deliberating matters regarding the Office of the President. This Office is a critical feature of a Republican State that reflects the separation of powers, with the President operating in a neutral, non-partisan capacity. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says three categories are being considered by the...

The Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet is working on strengthening the competencies of government employees to promote service excellence. Since the launch of the Government’s Service Excellence Policy in July 2022, the PSMD has been collaborating with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to implement the Service Excellence Programme throughout the public sector. Speaking during...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is working with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) to implement strategies to minimise the recurrence of breaches in the administration of examinations in the country. These measures include an audit of safety cabinets for examinations, the installation of CCTVs and the retraining of personnel who are integral to...

An American citizen was detained by Customs Officers at the Norman Manley International Airport, and subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers, on Tuesday (Nov. 21) for attempting to smuggle an undisclosed quantity of ganja into the country. The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending ongoing investigations, was also found in possession of a large quantity of laced edibles concealed...

Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Roxann Linton (right), addressing the Civil Service Week public forum at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on November 21. The event was held under the theme ‘Raising the Bar: Strengthening the Bond’.

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), shares in conversation with Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Republic of South Africa, Hon. Nocawe Mafu. A delegation from South Africa called on the Minister at her National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on November  22.