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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on September 13.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on September 13.

Churches Being Targeted for Restorative Justice Training

The Ministry of Justice is calling on members of churches/ faith-based organisations across Jamaica to take advantage of the training being offered in restorative justice practices. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said persons can reach out to the administrators at...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (fourth right); President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mr. Justice Patrick Brooks (third right) and Chief Justice, Hon. Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes (fourth left), with judges who have been appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, at a swearing in ceremony, held at King’s House on September 14. They are (from left): His Honour Mr. Dale Staple, Her Honour Miss Opal Smith, Master Stephany Orr, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing and Master Pamela Mason.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (fourth right); President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mr. Justice Patrick Brooks (third right) and Chief Justice, Hon. Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes (fourth left), with judges who have been appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, at a swearing in ceremony, held at King’s House on September 14. They are (from left): His Honour Mr. Dale Staple, Her Honour Miss Opal Smith, Master Stephany Orr, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing and Master Pamela Mason.

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shakes hands with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (September 13).
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shakes hands with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (September 13).

PHOTOS: Canadian High Commissioner calls on Minister Shaw
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) listen as Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), O’Neil Lawrence, highlights the elements of a work of art, during a recent tour of the ‘Kingston Biennial 2022: Pressure,’ exhibition at the NGJ in downtown Kingston. The occasion was a ceremony held at the National Gallery to hand over the late David Boxer’s art collection to the NGJ and the new Houses of Parliament.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) listen as Chief Curator at the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), O’Neil Lawrence, highlights the elements of a work of art, during a recent tour of the ‘Kingston Biennial 2022: Pressure,’ exhibition at the NGJ in downtown Kingston. The occasion was a ceremony held at the National Gallery to hand over the late David Boxer’s art collection to the NGJ and the new Houses of Parliament.

PHOTOS: David Boxer’s art collection handed over to National Gallery
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left) look on as students from the Jamaica College Robotics Club operate a robot they built. The students are (from left) Delano Reid, Jahleel Hibbert and Michael Woods. They were attending the launch ceremony for the 2022/23 academic year, which was held at Cedar Grove Academy in St. Catherine on Tuesday, September 13.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left) look on as students from the Jamaica College Robotics Club operate a robot they built. The students are (from left) Delano Reid, Jahleel Hibbert and Michael Woods. They were attending the launch ceremony for the 2022/23 academic year, which was held at Cedar Grove Academy in St. Catherine on Tuesday, September 13.

PHOTOS: Official Opening of the 2022/23 Academic Year

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives on September 13. At left is Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and at right is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Community

Justice Ministry Embarks on Sensitisation Drive for all ADR Programmes

The Ministry of Justice is embarking on a major sensitisation drive with all its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programmes, offered free of cost to the public. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives, on September 13. ADR programmes include restorative justice, child diversion programme and mediation. Mr. Chuck informed that in...
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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses the opening ceremony for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training programme at the Verney House Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on September 12. The training is part sponsored by the Organization of American States (OAS).
CommunityEducation

Montego Bay Residents Being Trained as Emergency Responders

Residents of several communities in and around Montego Bay are being trained to provide quick response during a disaster. A total of 20 persons are participating in the six-day Basic Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Programme, which got underway on Monday (September 12), at the Verney House Resort in the tourism capital. It is being implemented by the St. James...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 13.
CARICOMInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica to Benefit from Bilateral Talks Held During Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

The recently held Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, provided an opportunity for important bilateral talks between Jamaica and several other countries. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left); Commissioner of Corrections; Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe (second left) and other participants observe work being done at the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre during a tour of the facility recently.
Community

Renovations Underway at Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre

Works are in progress to renovate the Richmond Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Mary. During a recent tour of the facility, State Minister for National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, pointed out that the aging institution is in need of improvement. “The structure here is old. It’s a property that consists of approximately 300 hectares so, there is need, clearly,...
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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.
EducationTechnology

Parents Urged to Watch out for Cyberbullying

With the new school year well under way, parents are being urged to keep a sharp look out for cyberbullying among children. Cyberbullying, which is a growing problem around the world, can happen on social media, messaging and gaming platforms as well as through other digital avenues. The Internet’s anonymous nature attracts bullies with a desire to intimidate, shame and...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth right) and Chief Education Officer (Acting) in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), dance alongside students from York Castle High School, in St. Ann, at the official launch of the 2022/23 academic year, held at Cedar Grove Academy, in St. Catherine, on Tuesday, September 13.
Education

Full Implementation of Initiatives for Recovery of Education Sector

The 2022/23 academic year will see the full implementation of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s initiatives, to help strengthen recovery of the sector. Addressing the official launch of the new school year at the Cedar Grove Academy, in St. Catherine, on September 13, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that among the initiatives underway are the Coding in Schools...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday
Community

City of Kingston Sign to be Erected at the Downtown Waterfront

Plans are advanced for the erection of a city of Kingston sign in the vicinity of the Waterfront, downtown Kingston. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (Sept. 13) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) at the entity’s Church Street offices. The sign is intended to promote the city as a...
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