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Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.
Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (right), is greeted by Pastor of the Ocho Rios Circuit of Baptist Churches, Reverend Johnathan O. Hemmings, at the National Service of Thanksgiving to kick-start Restorative Justice Week, held at the Salem Baptist Church, St. Ann, on Sunday (February 5). The week is being observed from February 5 to 11 under the theme ‘Stories of Restoration… Everyone Has a Say, the RJ Way’.

Minister Calls on Church to Play Greater Role in Restorative Justice Programme

The church is being encouraged to become proactive in getting more Jamaicans to use restorative justice (RJ) to resolve conflicts and maintain peace within their communities. Making the call, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said despite the proven effectiveness of...
Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, Luis Almagro (centre), pays tributes to Jamaica’s late former Ambassador to the United States (US) and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Richard Bernal, during a special sitting of the Permanent Council of the OAS at the Hall of the Americas in Washington DC on February 1. Seated (from left) are Chief of Staff to the OAS Secretary General, Gonzalo Koncke; and Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the US and Chairman of the OAS Permanent Council, Anthony Phillips-Spencer.
Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, Luis Almagro (centre), pays tributes to Jamaica’s late former Ambassador to the United States (US) and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Richard Bernal, during a special sitting of the Permanent Council of the OAS at the Hall of the Americas in Washington DC on February 1. Seated (from left) are Chief of Staff to the OAS Secretary General, Gonzalo Koncke; and Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to the US and Chairman of the OAS Permanent Council, Anthony Phillips-Spencer.

OAS Pays Tribute to the Late Richard Bernal
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the award in the category of arts and culture to Justin Paul Williams during the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence 2022, which was held Saturday evening (Feb.4), on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the award in the category of arts and culture to Justin Paul Williams during the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence 2022, which was held Saturday evening (Feb.4), on the lawns of Jamaica House.

19 Receive PM’s Youth Award for Excellence
Principal of Discovery Bay High School, Dwayne Mulgarve (centre) is presented with the Principal of the Year prizes and awards by Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalee Hamilton. The 2022/2023 LASCO/MOEY/JTC Principal and Teacher of the Year awards ceremony was held on Friday (Feb. 3), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Principal of Discovery Bay High School, Dwayne Mulgarve (centre) is presented with the Principal of the Year prizes and awards by Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalee Hamilton. The 2022/2023 LASCO/MOEY/JTC Principal and Teacher of the Year awards ceremony was held on Friday (Feb. 3), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Outstanding Educators Crowned Teacher and Principal of The Year
Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordel Green, addresses a forum hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) on Thursday (Feb. 2) at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James.
Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordel Green, addresses a forum hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) on Thursday (Feb. 2) at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James.

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Culture

Grange: Sanchez was wonderful

An excited crowd filled the amphitheatre at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, in St Andrew, to sing along to the songs of Sanchez on Thursday (last night). The entertainer, considered one of the best Reggae singers, performed on the second day of Reggae Month. His show titled ‘Sanchez Live: One in a million you’ was presented by the Ministry of...
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Director of Procurement at the Early Childhood Commission, Joleesa Courts, participates in a football game with boys at the Minna Carr Basic School in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, during Play Day activities on February 1.
Youth

February is Play Month

February has been designated ‘Play Month’ by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC).  The Month, which has been endorsed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Office, is being observed under the theme ‘The Passion for Play’. According to Education Specialist with UNICEF Jamaica, Dr. Rebecca Tortello, Play Month is an extension of ‘Play Day Ja’.  It is commemorated annually...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), updates journalists on matters relating to the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, during a media briefing on Friday. The briefing was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston. (February 3). Listening (from left) are Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; Minister Without Portfolio in the OPM with Oversight for the National Road Safety Council, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and senior Ministry technocrats – Permanent Secretary, Alwin Hales; Chief Technical Director, Dr. Janine Dawkins and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Kanute Hare.
Office of the Prime MinisterRoad traffic regulations 2022

New Road Traffic Act and Regulations to be Amended in Response to Public Concerns

The Government will be amending the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations in order to reinforce public transportation safety for children and the wider public.   Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday (February 3).  It comes in the wake of a decision by several operators of public passenger vehicles (PPVs) islandwide...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
IndustryInvestment

MSMEs Encouraged to Access Productive Inputs Relief Scheme

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of the Government’s Productive Inputs Relief (PIR) scheme, which facilitates duty-free importation of specific items intended for productive use. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, extended the invitation while addressing the Honey Bun Foundation Advisory Committee cocktail reception at...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing a recent ceremony to hand over musical instruments to the Irwin High School in St James, under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) programme.
National Security

Jamaicans Encouraged to Settle Conflicts Peacefully

Jamaicans are being encouraged to make reasonable attempts to resolve their disputes amicably, rather than resorting to violence. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in reiterating the call, said Jamaica’s crime problem will not improve unless citizens resort to more peaceful ways to settle disagreements. He was speaking during a recent ceremony to hand...
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Students of Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover seen touring a farming facility at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay on January 31. The event was organised by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Education

Mobay Chamber of Commerce Undertaking Business Initiative for Agricultural Students

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is spearheading an initiative through which agricultural students are being mentored on the business aspect of the sector and how this can be linked with tourism. Project Chair, Nadine Spence, said the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee conceptualised the initiative to highlight the “convenient marriage” between agriculture and tourism and the many opportunities...
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Temporary Closure of BGLC Licensing and Registration Offices

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that its Licensing and Registration offices, located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, will be closed from Monday, February 6 to Friday, February 17. This is to facilitate preparations for the upcoming Licensing and Renewal activities, which will begin in March. Applications from existing and potential gaming operators will not...
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