Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), accepts a book on Cuban art from Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at Gordon House on Tuesday (May 28). Sharing the moment is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe. The visit focused on deepening inter-parliamentary relations and matters...

Work will begin on the installation of a Flood Hazard Early Warning System for St. Mary’s capital, Port Maria, this year, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He advised that the project will be implemented at a cost of $17 million. Minister McKenzie, who was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (May 28), Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart, said the outturn represents the 12th consecutive quarter of growth. The performance for the...

 

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica is observing Poison Prevention Week from May 26-31, under the theme: ‘Poison Connection - Linking Each Facet of Society’. Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, told JIS News that the observance is an avenue through which the organisation reminds Jamaicans of the importance of protecting health...

The Restorative Justice Policy is being revised with the White Paper expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives during this financial year,. This, with a view to having an updated Restorative Justice Act shortly thereafter. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the policy’s revision is geared towards improving the National Restorative Justice Programme’s implementation. Noting that the...

The National Education Trust (NET) invested more than $300 million in various educational programmes and initiatives during fiscal year 2023/24. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (May 28), Executive Director, Latoya Harris Ghartey, underscored the organisation’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering partnerships within the sector. Registered...