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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, closes the debate on the Bail Act 2023 in the House of Representatives, on July 25.

Amended Bail Act Approved by the House

The Bail Act 2023, which will reform the country’s bail framework in the criminal justice system, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 25). The legislation, which will repeal and replace the existing Act of 2000 was...

Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson (centre), speaks with two youths in State care, during the agency’s Transitional Living Expo, held at the National Arena in Kingston, recently.

Youth Preparing to Leave State Care Exposed to Options

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Government Tackling Mental Health Issues in Schools

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) looks on as Consultant Plastic Surgeon, University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Rajeev Venugopal (right), shows him something on a laptop, at the launch ceremony for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Burn Care Facility fundraising initiative, hosted by Petrojam Limited at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 25). Also observing are (from left) Manager, Human Resource Development and Administration, Petrojam Limited, Colin Barnett and incoming General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan.

Fundraising Initiative Launched to Expand UHWI Burn Unit

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), launches the Plastic Separation Initiative at the Portmore Pines Community Centre in St. Catherine on July 26. Looking on is Immediate Past Vice President, Portmore Pines Citizens’ Association, Earlia Wellington. The NSWMA has partnered with Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) to undertake the project. Portmore Pines consists of 867 housing units with approximately 6,000 residents.

PHOTOS: Launch of Portmore Pines Plastic Separation Initiative

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), participates in the signing ceremony for the establishment of a Smart Room at Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine by the Digicel Foundation. The function was held recently at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The signatories (from second left) are Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sophia Forbes Hall; Senior Operations Manager at the Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane; Principal of Homestead Primary and Infant Sophia Deer, and Chairman of the school board, Mark McLean.

3 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Homestead Primary and Infant to Get Smart Room

The Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine will benefit from the establishment of a smart room, which will enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education for students. The facility, to be set up through US$60,000 from Digicel Foundation, will be equipped with technology devices such as laptops, tablets and a smart screen. It forms part of the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

3 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Several Contracts for the Provision of Services

Cabinet has approved the award of several multimillion-dollar contracts to various entities to provide services for the Government. Among them is a US$3.5-million contract to FAST Enterprises LLC for the provision of maintenance and production support services for the GenTax Integrated Tax Administration System implemented by Jamaica. The system was customised and underwent site-specific development before it was rebranded as...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, closing the debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act in the House of Representatives on July 25.

3 years ago JusticeLegal and Constitutional AffairsYouth

Law Amended to End Locking Up Children Who Have Not Committed a Criminal Offence

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 25), approved amendments to the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act, to bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have been deemed uncontrollable. Amendment of the Act includes the repeal of Section 24 (2), which will enable Jamaica to become compliant with obligations under...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

3 years ago JusticeYouth

Amendment to CCPA Creates Kinder, Gentler Environment for Children – Minister Williams

The amendment to the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) will create a “kinder and gentler environment” for Jamaican children, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Among other things, she noted that children with behavioural challenges will be assessed by competent behavioural specialists. “A care plan will be agreed [on], having regard to the results of a...

Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

3 years ago DevelopmentTechnology

HEART/NSTA Trust Increasing Instructors to Meet Training Demand

The HEART/NSTA Trust is expanding its pool of instructors to meet the demand brought on by increased enrolment in its programmes. Since April 1, tuition and administrative fees for programmes up to level four (associate degree) have been waived. Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, told JIS News that increasing staff capacity and strengthening the instructor pool, through...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.

3 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

More Young People Urged to Join Cadet Force

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, is touting the cadet force as a valuable institution for character development and is encouraging more young persons to join. She noted that there are more than 4,500 cadets in 125 secondary schools in Jamaica. “The cadet programme provides for them invaluable life skills, instils discipline, teamwork, resilience,...