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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is committed to the fight against the transshipment of illicit drugs and continues to bolster measures to protect the country’s borders. He said the focus is on disrupting transnational criminal networks and their supply chains. “Jamaica is aggressively seeking to strengthen the capacity of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) as a...

The House of Representatives has approved the withdrawal of $282 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to provide budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) for the 2023/24 financial year. It is also proposed that a withdrawal be made from the Fund for the payment of outstanding management fees of $2.5 million to the Development Bank of Jamaica...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding livestock owners to stock up on critical supplies for their animals during the rainy season. RADA’s Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Francine Webb Lawrence, says farmers should have a checklist for their livestock. “Ensure that you have stocked up at least a week’s supply of feed, medicine and water because,...