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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t to Implement Comprehensive Social Services Response to Violence

By: Judana Murphy, January 5, 2024

The Government will begin the buildout of a comprehensive social services response to violence, this year. This will include education and youth services, faith-based and non-governmental organisation (NGO) social partnership...

– Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz, observe flood damage from heavy rainfall in sections of the constituency during a tour on January 3.

All-of-Government Approach to Assist Flood-Affected Portland Farmers

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, January 5, 2024

Road Crashes and Fatalities Declined Last Year

By: Chris Patterson, January 5, 2024

Local Government 8 months ago Gov’t Focusing on Repairing Local and Community Roads This Year
By: Judana Murphy
Agriculture 8 months ago Increased Support for Agriculture
By: Rochelle Williams
Justice 8 months ago Chief Justice Says Significant Progress Made to Clear Backlog of Traffic Tickets
By: Latonya Linton

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during a recent swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.

8 months ago Justice

Digital Judicial Case Management System Implementation Being Pursued

It could cost the Government between US$3 million and US$5 million to implement an integrated electronic case management framework for the justice system. This was disclosed by Chief Justice, Hon....

By: Latonya Linton

Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dameon McNally, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on January 4.

8 months ago Housing

Self-Employed NHT Contributors Urged to Provide Accurate Information

Self-employed persons are being reminded to provide accurate information to the National Housing Trust (NHT) when making contributions. Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, said...

By: Rocheda Bartley

Newly appointed National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) youth ambassadors at the NCDA’s 40th anniversary awards ceremony, held recently at the Chateau Margarita Waterfront Hotel in Unity Hall, St. James.

8 months ago Health & Wellness

NCDA Commended for Drug Abuse Prevention Work

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has commended the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) for the work they continue to do in preventing drug abuse in the...

By: Serena Grant

The Ian Fleming International Airport at Boscobel in St. Mary.

8 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Ian Fleming Int’l Airport is Powerful Marketing Site for Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ian Fleming International Airport at Boscobel in St. Mary has all the right tools to be a powerful marketing magnate for Jamaica....

By: Garwin Davis

: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Founder of Power of Faith Ministries International Inc. Miracle Cathedral, Apostle Dr. Delford Davis (left), upon his arrival at Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore, St. Catherine, for the fourth annual National Day of Prayer ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service on January 3. Looking on (from second left) are Chair, Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches and Chair, Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Reverend Dr. Elaine McCarthy; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

8 months ago National SecurityPrime Minister

Prime Minister Calls for United Effort to Tackle Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for a united effort to reduce violence in society, particularly interpersonal conflicts, which could result in murders. “When we analyse the...

By: Chris Patterson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), along with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, in conversation with experienced farm worker of over 30 years, Noel Johnson (right), at the send-off of 111 participants in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), during a ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, Kingston, today (January 3).

8 months ago Foreign AffairsLabourSocial Security

Jamaica and Canada Working to Improve SAWP

The Government is working with its counterpart in Canada to improve the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). Almost 10,000 Jamaicans benefited under the programme in Canada during last year. “We...

By: Latonya Linton

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

8 months ago National Security

Police Commissioner Charges JCF Members to Serve and Protect Jamaicans Well

Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, has charged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to contribute their best as they serve and protect Jamaicans. He said the quality of...

By: Chris Patterson

8 months ago Foreign AffairsYouth

Young People Called on to Apply Skills Towards Sustainable Development

Young people from across the region have been called on to apply their skills towards sustainable development in their countries by Regional Director of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS...

By: Garfield L. Angus

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Digital Judicial Case Management System Implementation Being Pursued

Self-Employed NHT Contributors Urged to Provide Accurate Information

NCDA Commended for Drug Abuse Prevention Work

Tourism Minister Says Ian Fleming Int’l Airport is Powerful Marketing Site for Jamaica

Prime Minister Calls for United Effort to Tackle Violence

Jamaica and Canada Working to Improve SAWP

Police Commissioner Charges JCF Members to Serve and Protect Jamaicans Well

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