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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), in conversation with Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), and President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair. Occasion was a handover ceremony for three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 14).
Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), in conversation with Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (right), and President, National Council of Taxi Associations, Allan Blair. Occasion was a handover ceremony for three dialysis machines to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 14).

Concerns of St Andrew West Rural Public Transport Operators to be Addressed

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the concerns of public transport operators in St. Andrew West Rural, who withdrew their services earlier this week, will be addressed. “We hear your concerns… and we are working on all...
Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.
Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.

Labour Ministry to Host Recruitment and Job Opportunity Fair
Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer with the National Environment and Planning Agency, Ava Tomlinson.
Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer with the National Environment and Planning Agency, Ava Tomlinson.

Keep Waterways and Coastlines Garbage Free – NEPA
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents Woman Constable Mitcheika Bryan, with the award for Highest Mark Obtained during Wednesday’s (September 14) Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. They are flanked by (from left) Police Inspector Dave Foreman; and Constables Kevaughnie Nelson and Daniel Whyte.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents Woman Constable Mitcheika Bryan, with the award for Highest Mark Obtained during Wednesday’s (September 14) Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. They are flanked by (from left) Police Inspector Dave Foreman; and Constables Kevaughnie Nelson and Daniel Whyte.

328 New Constables Join The Police Force
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Minister Chang Urges Peaceful Conflict Resolution

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on September 13.
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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 the 20 restorative justice centres island-wide by calling 888-JUSTICE or 888-587-8423, to indicate their wish to participate. The Minister was...
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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.
Justice

Judges Appointed to Act in Appeal and Supreme Courts

Five judges appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, were sworn into office, today (September 14), during a ceremony at King’s House. They are: Hon. Justice Kissock Laing, who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal from September 19, 2022 to February 14, 2023; Master Pamela Mason, Master Stephany Orr,...
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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.
Culture

PHOTOS: David Boxer’s art collection handed over to National Gallery

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...
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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.
Education

PHOTOS: Official Opening of the 2022/23 Academic Year

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...
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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).
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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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