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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is looking to train more alternative dispute resolution mediators as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the backlog of court cases.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that 3 million trees are to be planted over the next 3 years under the National Tree Planting Initiative, to be launched on Friday.

State Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Alando Terrelonge, is urging young people to use their voices and platforms to raise awareness about sustainable development issues. Minister Terrelonge says youth need to recognize the important connection between social wellness, environmental protection and economic development and has called on youngsters to take up the mantle and become champions for sustainable development.

Over 100 medicinal plants have been identified across the world. Of that 100, Jamaica has 51. Cannabis is one such plant. The Minister of Industry Agriculture and Fisheries is making strides to help the local cannabis industry become a global player on all fronts; and research is one of the areas receiving a boost. The Ministry has partnered with the Harvard...

Jamaica to participate in global Spotlight Initiative to end gender-based violence, government commits to planting three million trees in the next three years and US SAFE Banking Act to boost local cannabis industry.

Jamaica working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, persons encouraged to invest in enhanced cyber security measures, and anti-human trafficking clubs to be launched in schools.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) team members continue to underscore their confidence that the country can manage its own affairs with them out of the room. Their position was reiterated during a recent media round-table forum. Stay with us for highlights as well as a look back at some of the achievements recorded under the IMF’s precautionary programme.

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Dogs (Liability for Injuries By) Act 1877 is to be updated to effectively deal with fines and penalties related to attacks.

Jamaica has applied to the Climate Action Enhancement Package with the hope of securing financial support to complete a long term Green House Gas emission reduction and resilient development strategy up to 2050.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries says Jamaica has an integrated plan in place to handle any exotic animal disease outbreaks. We share the details of the plan on today’s edition of calling farmers.

On this edition of Jamaica House Weekly, Prime Minister attends 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Thanks for joining us.