The Senate, on Friday (November 29), approved amendments to the Maintenance Act to provide for a maintenance order to be granted by the court after a child attains the age of 18 years. This is for the purpose of engaging in a course of education or training, whether or not an order of maintenance had been issued prior. Such order,...

Jamaica is committed to protecting human rights as the cornerstone for ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The Rights-based approach focuses on creating an enabling environment for successful HIV responses and affirms the dignity of people living with, or vulnerable to, HIV. “By providing free access...

Approximately 3,000 residents of St. Elizabeth are benefiting from the partnership that facilitated the purchase and delivery of two generators that have been installed at the National Water Commission (NWC) Newell and Little Park facilities in the parish. The installation of the generators has significantly enhanced water service reliability for the residents of Newell, Beacon, Bluntas, Billy’s Bay, Great Bay,...

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) will honour three local artisans at this year’s staging of the ‘Craft with a Difference’ event, for their contributions to Jamaica’s economic and cultural landscape. The honourees are Sculptor, Scheed Cole, from Sculptural Elements and Construction and 360 Recycle Manufacturing, along with husband and wife, Tamika and Ian Williams of Ahh… Ras Natango Gallery...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers the keynote address during the annual Guy’s Hill High School students’ awards ceremony on Thursday (November 28). The event was held at the St. Catherine-based institution.

Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TransJamaican Highway Limited and Jamaican Infrastructure Operator Limited, Ivan Anderson (left) points to the rebranded toll booth, at a ceremony for the Rebranding of Highway 2000 East-West to TransJam Highways, held on Friday (November 29) at the Portmore Toll Plaza Recreational Field in St. Catherine. Others (from second left) are Acting CEO, Toll Authority, Kerry...

A total of 163 police officers were recognised and awarded for their commitment to excellence and long service to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during an honours and awards ceremony at the National Arena on Thursday (November 28). The awardees were commended for their contribution to nation-building and their role in the JCF’s evolution as a force for good. Deputy...