The Government is moving to increase the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration, to assist in reducing the number of cases that come before the courts. Speaking at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) workshop held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on January 11, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck said the...

The Agro-Investment Corporation in partnership with the Coconut Industry Board on Friday (January 10), presented the Amity Hall Agro Park coconut farmers group with critical inputs valued at $4 million. Approximately 20 farmers received seedlings, fertilizers, and spray pans during a presentation ceremony held at the Amity Hall Agro Park in St. Catherine, as part of the Hurricane Beryl Relief...

Students and staff of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine have been awarded with bursaries, trophies and plaques in the fields of academics and sports and were also recognised for their overall contribution in different spheres, over the previous academic year. The past students of the institution made the presentations valued at over $1 million, during the...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a decline in the number of murders committed in Westmoreland during 2024. Commanding Officer for the Division, Superintendent Othneil Dobson, made the disclosure during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (January 9). He said while the overall incidence of murders declined, the reduction in gang-related incidents was notable. “The...

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is assuring Jamaicans that multipurpose cleaners available locally under the Fabuloso brand are safe to use. Inspector with Oversight of the Import and Domestic Commodities Inspectorate, Lenworth Clarke, told JIS News that claims of contaminated products being circulated on social media sites are false. “The NCRA is aware of a video recording and...

Kingston’s Mayor, Councillor Andrew Swaby (standing), serves meals to residents of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter and Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in the Corporate Area. They were treated during the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless on Wednesday (December 25). The event was hosted on Water Lane in downtown Kingston.

Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission's Northeast division, Ann Bolt (right), and other members of the team are all smiles at the Hill View Aged for the Home in Port Maria, St. Mary, where they donated toiletries and other necessities as well as $50,000 on December 23.