Some $88.776 million is to be spent on the construction of the Stony Hill Justice Centre. The project seeks to improve access to justice services by constructing a new facility that will bring restorative justice services, child diversion services and mediation close to communities. This is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of...

The Government is to spend $20 million on renovation and upgrading works at the Clarendon Parish Court. This is contained in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on February 14 by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. The rehabilitation will address the infrastructural inadequacies of the existing...

The average annual export of Jamaica’s fresh produce industry is approximately 34.5 million kilogrammes (kg), with estimated earnings of US$78.32 million. Currently, Jamaica exports to more than 30 countries worldwide, with the United States of America (USA), Canada, the United Kingdom and Cayman Islands being the most important markets for Jamaican produce. “Yam export is a significant contributor to this...

The Government will, over the next three years, facilitate local and foreign private investments under the National Investment Policy, with a view to enhancing clarity, certainty, and predictability, and boosting investor confidence. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House...

Justice sector stakeholders are being encouraged to refer more cases of disputes to restorative justice centres for amicable resolution. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who made the call, also invited persons to refer matters to the Ministry for interventions. “We are asking for your help to identify communities and business places [and] to contact the Ministry of Justice [so that]...

The Government will be conducting a labour market study to address current and future labour issues in tourism and assess the labour market arrangements for different aspects of the sector. It will also outline the hiring arrangements, salaries, benefits, skill sets and training requirements for persons in the industry. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...

The historic sitting of the first all-female Parliament, involving women aged 18 to 25, will be held at Gordon House on February 21. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement on the motion of adjournment during Tuesday’s (February 14) sitting of the House of Representatives. “All 63 constituencies will be represented. And I want...