Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, is imploring persons who are released on bail not to abscond. Clause 14 of the Bail Act (which is currently under review) states that a defendant commits the offence of absconding if he/she fails to surrender to custody at the appointed time or as soon as is possible thereafter. Minister...

Jamaicans are being assured that all the required measures have been put in place to prevent the violation of human rights under the states of public emergency (SOEs). This assurance came from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during a recent press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, where SOEs were declared...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that a section of the Salt River roadway in Clarendon, which leads to Longville Park, has been reduced to single lane traffic. This is as a result of a collapsed culvert. The NWA is striving to effect repairs in the shortest possible time but these efforts will not be finalised before...

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs has identified premises at 94B Old Hope Road to house its corporate offices. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson, said that interior works are under way on the building, which is situated at the corner of Fairway Avenue and Old Hope Road....

The Government is taking steps to improve the road and water infrastructure serving the community of Kensington and its environs in St. James. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, who indicated that plans for these provisions are being developed. “A decision has been made and...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to play their part in positively transforming the nation for present and future generations. This urging comes from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who says persons should seek to play a collective role in building Jamaica into a modern paradise by, among other things, looking out for each other. “I am...

Jamaicans are being encouraged to submit entries for the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Logo Competition, under the slogan, ‘50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On’. The competition, launched by the CARICOM Secretariat, is part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of CARICOM on July 4, 2023. It is open to all nationals of CARICOM Member States and Associate...