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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte tables the Bail Act 2022 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (Oct. 5).

Bail Act Tabled in the House

The Bail Act 2022, which will reform the bail framework in the criminal justice system, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (Oct. 5). The legislation, which will repeal and replace the existing Act of 2000, consists of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on October 5.

Gov’t to Demolish Illegal Structures Erected by Gangs in Bernard Lodge Development Area

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of National Oral Health Month 2022, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, today (October 5).

Health Minister Wants More Emphasis on Dental Decay Prevention

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addressing the Lower House on Tuesday (October 4).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Get Regular Cancer Screening

Head of Jamaica’s delegation to the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, (right), and ICAO Secretary-General, Juan Carlos Salazar (second right), are joined by other members of the local party at the Session, now under way at the ICAO’s headquarters in Montréal, Canada. From left are Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Nari Williams-Singh; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Janine Dawkins; and Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sharon J. Miller.

Jamaica Elected to ICAO Council

Senior Manager of International Sales at Frontier Airlines , William Evans, gives remarks at a ceremony held at Sangster International Airport on October 4, to announce the airline’s new seasonal non-stop flights from Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis , Missouri to Sangster International Airport, starting February 2023.

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Frontier Airlines to Begin Seasonal Non-Stop Flights to Sangster from US Cities

Come February 2023, Frontier Airlines will begin non-stop seasonal flights from the United States cities of Denver, Colorado; St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois to Sangster International Airport in St. James. The announcement was made by Senior Manager of International Sales at Frontier, William Evans, during a special ceremony held at Sangster International, on Tuesday (October 4). “We are really...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

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Parents Encouraged to Teach Children Proper Conflict Resolution Methods

Parents are being encouraged to practise and teach proper conflict resolution methods to their children, to help prevent violent behavioural outcomes. The call came from Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she addressed a virtual Dress and Grooming Consultation Session with parents on Tuesday, October 4. “What we are seeing playing out in our schools is just...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing the House of Representatives on October 4 where he provided an update on the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on the Customs Act, 2020.

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House Approves Joint Select Committee Report on Customs Act

Debate on the Customs Act, 2020 is expected to begin shortly, following the House of Representatives’ approval of the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Tuesday (Oct. 4). The report outlines the recommended changes to the Bill, following the review and deliberations of the Committee. The Customs Act, 2020 will repeal and replace the current 1941...

Head of the St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Shericka Service (right), checks the documents of a public passenger vehicle operator, while on a road management drive in the Red Hills Road area.

4 years ago National Security and Peace

St. Andrew North Police Implements Road Management Initiative

The St. Andrew North Police says its road management initiative, implemented a week ago to curb indiscipline on the roadways, will be ongoing. Head of the Division, Superintendent Shericka Service, said that the disregard of the road rules by many drivers has caused traffic congestion, resulting in unnecessary delays. “The full extent of the law is being enforced and while...

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson.

4 years ago Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Structure of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Ministry Approved

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA) has received approval from the Finance and the Public Service Ministry for the implementation of its structure. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson, in a recent JIS News interview, said that a start-up organisational structure was accepted for core positions. “For example, the Permanent Secretary’s office will be fully...

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Memorial Service in St. James for Her Majesty The Queen

The parish of St. James paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen at a National Memorial Service held at the St. James Parish Church on Sunday (October 2). Custos for the parish, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, headed the list of delegates at the ceremony, which included Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon,...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

4 years ago National Security and Peace

Meeting of Regional National Security Ministers Under Way

The 24th meeting of CARICOM’s Council of Ministers of National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) is now under way at the Ocean Eden Bay Hotel in Trelawny. It is the first time that Jamaica is hosting the regional meeting, which is being attended by Ministers and Police Commissioners from across the region. CONSLE is responsible for the coordination of the...