Two retrofitted mobile units were handed over to the Court Administration Division to facilitate the participation of vulnerable witnesses, enabling them to give their testimonies from a remote location. The units have been retrofitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment which includes video conference capabilities, LED monitors and televisions, a hydraulic lift to facilitate persons with disabilities, seating to accommodate up to...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched its Offences, Points to Prove and Authorities Handbook 2021. The handbook is a comprehensive electronic refence tool which will provide users with concise explanations of the key elements required to establish certain criminal offences and identify gaps in the evidence around crucial legal issues and points of law. The electronic handbook is to...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 121 89,587 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 79 50,960 Males 42 38,624 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 46 days- 89 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 5 4,842 Hanover 3 2,897 Kingston & St. Andrew 30 22,135 Manchester 7 5,919...

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says the Government will be providing a subsidy for secondary-level students to retake their exit exams this year, due to the challenges caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We know that the pandemic has really created some disruptions, and so for some of our students...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is looking to expand access to care for diabetic and hypertensive patients under the Public Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (PPP4NCDs). Launched in November 2020, the initiative seeks to maintain essential primary-care services for clients with diabetes and/or hypertension during the coronavirus (COVID-19), by...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce with oversight responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon Audley Shaw says Jamaica has started to show strong signs of recovery due to relations with the diaspora and retrievals in the services of goods-producing industries. He said this resulted in a 12.9 per cent expansion on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter...

Fixed penalties for offences under the Road Traffic Act are to be updated following the approval of this change to the legislation in both Houses of Parliament on Friday (November 5). The Road Traffic (Amendment, Validation and Indemnity) Bill, 2021 was passed without amendments during a marathon special sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Minister of Transport...