Jamaicans are being urged to get on board with the collection of plastic bottles, to preserve the nation’s natural environment and reduce pollution. Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Dr. Damien King, who made the call, indicated that every year some 800 million plastic bottles, primarily used for soft drinks, are produced and distributed across the island. These are added...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Country Manager, United States (US) Trade and Development Agency, Lambrini Kolios; President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Steve Berberich; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, exchanging pleasantries during a...

The Government is taking a more robust and targeted approach to tackling the trade of illegal firearms and drugs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said there is a critical link between the illicit trades, which are being orchestrated by transnational criminal networks that operate seamlessly across borders. He said the Government recognises that...

The Social Justice Division in the Justice Ministry is aiming to increase community engagement across the island for persons to be able to access alternative justice services (AJS). Principal Director, Social Justice Division, Jamie-Ann Chevannes, said the most recent efforts included an alternative justice services tour in parishes across the island. The Social Justice Division comprises the Victim Services, Restorative...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is in discussion with High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston recently. At right is Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. 

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (September 19), passed legislation to provide for the integration of the functions of the Audit Commission into the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who piloted the Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) (no.2) Act, 2023, explained that the move is in keeping with government’s policy on...

The Justice Ministry is calling for volunteers to offer their guidance and expertise to youth participating in the Child Diversion Programme. Acting Director of the Child Diversion Branch of the Social Justice Division within the Justice Ministry, Venisa Clarke, said interested persons can apply at www.moj.gov.jm. “Persons can apply to be a mentor by completing the mentorship application form that...