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Prime Minister Renews call for end to corporal punishment of children; Lower House approves Report on the National Identification and Registration Act 2020; and Zones of Special Operation extended in 5 communities.

On Tuesday, July 13, the House of Representatives passed the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Bill. The new legislation seeks to protect potential victims and deter perpetrators in the workplace and other institutions.

Prime Minister Renews Calls for discussion on banning Corporal Punishment of children, Jamaica and Japan Strengthening Economic Partnership and Government Seeking Private Partner To Build New St. Ann Parish Court Building.

More developments coming for sections of St Mary, 254 new police recruits enlisted and Justice Ministry working to improve connectivity in the courts.

The Ministry of Justice has been working with several partners to sensitize and encourage Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a more proactive role in responding to child abuse. JPs across the island have been engaged in a series of virtual sessions.

The portal for applications for the Conditional Cash Transfer for the Vaccinated (CCTV) programme is now open via wecare.gov.jm. Fully vaccinated persons, aged 60 and older can apply for the Government’s vaccine incentive.

There are those who believe the provision of more affordable housing will contribute to improved public safety. As we end our look at the correlation between housing and crime, we speak to beneficiaries of the Government’s social housing programme and find out how these units are impacting their lives.

Childcare facilities to benefit from Backyard Vegetable Garden initiative.

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency has 3 mobile mental health mobile units, called the Smiles Mobile that have been specially retrofitted to assist vulnerable children who are experiencing mental health challenges, such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, suicide ideations and grief.

Jamaicans abroad continue to give back to their home country in various ways. The United Kingdom based Jarrett Foundation is among the latest contributors to the fight against COVID-19, with a donation of 2 million masks.