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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), shares a joke with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), while Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (second right), converses with resident of Orange Hill, Westmoreland, Monica Jackson, during a community meeting on May 8, to discuss new legislation governing the use of ganja.

Revised Ganja Law Deemed ‘Fundamental’ and ‘Far-Reaching’

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act, resulting in decriminalization of specified quantities of ganja, are “most fundamental and far-reaching.” He underscored this point while addressing a community meeting in Orange Hill, Western Westmoreland,...

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), interacts with awardees in the Ministry’s Climate Change Division’s logo competition, during the presentation ceremony at the Forestry Department’s head office in St. Andrew, on May 8, at which he was the keynote speaker. The recipients were: Jermaine Levene (left), Meadowbrook High School, St. Andrew, who was third; Sheena McLean (2nd left), Northern Caribbean University (NCU), who placed second; and winner, Dihanroy Mitchell, Green Pond High School, St. James, whose prizes were collected by National Works Agency (NWA) Communications and Customer Service Manager, Stephen Shaw (2nd right), who chairs of the school’s Board.

Greater Youth Involvement in Climate Change Sensitization Being Encouraged

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), discusses aspects of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014, with Government Senator, K.D. Knight, during Friday’s(May 8) sitting of the Senate. The Upper House, on Friday, concluded its debate on the Bill which seeks to enhance the efficiency of Jamaica’s justice system, passing it with 10 amendments.

Senate Passes Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014

Chairman of the 2015 Jamaica Diaspora Conference Preparatory Committee, Richard Powell, emphasizes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held recently at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Mr. Powell is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Victoria Mutual Building Society, one of the Conference’s sponsors.

Private Sector ‘Legacy Partners’ Recommit Support for Diaspora Conference

Work on Migration and Development Policy Advanced

Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2015 Marketing Sub Committee Chairman, and Vice President, Export and Market Development, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Robert Scott, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on May 6.

11 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Deemed Ready for Diaspora Investments

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade State Minister, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says Jamaica is ready to accommodate investments from members of the Diaspora. This, he contends, is based on key developments which have positioned the country to engage Jamaicans residing overseas, who are interested in pursuing potentially viable investment options. The State Minister underscored these points during a Jamaica Information Service...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), emphasises a point during conversation with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd right); Executive Director of the Oracabessa Foundation, Jon Gosse (right); and Executive Director at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison. Occasion was a boat tour of the Oracabessa Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary on May 7.

11 years ago Agriculture

Four More Fish Sanctuaries to be Established

Four additional fish sanctuaries will be established this financial year, as Government continues to put measures in place to protect and sustain the island’s fishing industry. This will bring to 18, the number of sanctuaries across the island, with 14 already in operation. Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during a meeting with...

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (2nd right), is shown where to sign the $38.2 million contract for construction of the Linstead Transportation Centre in North West St. Catherine, by Chairman of the Transport Authority, Norton Hinds (right). Occasion was the signing ceremony held on Thursday (May 7), at the project site. Others (from left) are: Managing Director of Black Brothers Incorporated Limited, which will construct the centre, Patrick Crawford; and Transport Authority Managing Director, Donald Foster.

11 years ago Works / Construction

$38 Million Transportation Centre to be Built in Linstead

A $38 million transportation centre is to be built in Linstead, which will benefit over 400 public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, and commuters, while easing traffic congestion in the St. Catherine town. Being developed by the Transport Authority (TA), the Linstead Transportation Centre is expected to complement the previously built Linstead Taxi Stand. Work is slated to commence shortly and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), leads a walk through the March Pen community, during a tour of the St. Catherine North police division on May 7.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Post To Be Established At Spanish Town Bus Park

A police post will be established at the Spanish Town bus park as part of long-term measures to address crime in the area, including extortion by criminal gangs. National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, made the disclosure on May 7, during a tour of the St. Catherine North Police Division. He said the move came out of a meeting with...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Sherrill O’Reggio Angus (right) and Senior Director, Youth and Adolescents Policy Division, Ministry of Youth and Culture, Michelle Small Bartley (left), with Youth Ambassadors at an induction ceremony, held at King’s House on May 7. From left are: Tijani Christian, Sujae Boswell, Rochelle Reid James, Terisa Thompson, Jamar Howell, and Andre Marriott-Blake.

11 years ago Culture

Youth Ambassadors Programme Strengthened

The Ministry of Youth and Culture’s Jamaica Youth Ambassadors Programme (JaYAP) has been revamped to facilitate greater participation by young persons in the decision making process. Based on a thorough evaluation of the previous programme as well as recommendations provided by former ambassadors, the revised programme will empower the youth ambassadors to accomplish more during their tenure. Outlining the programme’s...

The recent opening of the historical Rastafari Exhibition at National Museum West inside the Montego Bay Cultural Centre was enhanced by pulsating Nyahbingi drumming by Rasta Village Live, featuring Prince Tebah and vocals by Ras Iziniga Ion (right). The year-long staging of the historical exhibition has been made possible through collaboration among the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), the Rastafari Millennium Council, CHASE, National Museum Jamaica and the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.

11 years ago Tourism

Rastafari Exhibition Opens in the West

Residents in western Jamaica have been given the opportunity to be better informed about the history and nature of the Rastafari movement, through a historical exhibition mounted at National Museum West, located in the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. In keeping with its efforts to foster the development of various aspects of the country’s tourism product, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)...

11 years ago Local Government

ODPEM Provides Update on Fire at Flamstead

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising that ongoing firefighting efforts in the Flamstead area of Mavis Bank have resulted in the fire being brought under control. Reports from the Jamaica Fire Brigade are that, should wind conditions remain favourable, no further spread of the fire is expected. In the meantime, members of the public should...