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The Jamaica Public Service Company JPS is on target to complete the installation of 105,000 smart LED street lights across the island by the end of 2021 under the LED Street Light Programme. 67,000 lights have been installed across the island so far and Chief Financial Officer at JPS, Vernon Douglas, says the project will improve the safety and security...

As government agencies and ministries begin to make greater use of technology in executing their functions, the Ministry of National Security has taken steps to improve efficiency within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Press play to hear more about these developments on this edition of Round About Ja.

The Ministry of Justice is continuing its initiative to jointly train and sensitize Justices of the Peace and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force on their roles, responsibilities and how they can work together to maintain law and order in the society. At the most recent training session in Kingston, Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck encouraged JPs to be watchdogs in...

Jamaica is now included in the European Union’s Spotlight Initiative which will focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The Spotlight Initiative is a global multi-year programme being implemented in more than 25 countries and five regions across the world to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030. Press play to find out...

There are now an additional 126 commissioned Justices of the Peace for the parish of St. Catherine. The new JPs were commissioned by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, and Custos for St. Catherine, Rev. Jeffery McKenzie during an installation ceremony at the Portmore Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on March 4. Press play to find out more about this event.

More than eight thousand residents of Portland Cottage in Clarendon are to receive improved water system services by the end of April this year. This through a 135 million dollar water system upgrading project being implemented by Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). Press play to hear more about the upgrading of the water infrastructure that will increase the potential for...

Winners of the ‘Trees For Peace Competition’ were announced on Tuesday March 3, observed as Peace Day in schools across Jamaica. The competition was spearheaded by Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Press play to hear about the two schools in Hanover who copped first place with their Peace Garden submissions.  

The Ministry of Justice held a three day National Conference on Technology in the Justice Sector, from February 27 to 29 in Kingston. The conference brought together stakeholders from the Judiciary along with court staff, attorneys and law students to discuss current international trends in e-justice service delivery such as e-filing, real-time case transcription and the use of live-streaming to facilitate...

The new Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has been expanded to incorporate a further nine High Schools across Jamaica. The programme, called TVET, is an initiative of the HEART/NSTA Trust and aims to equip students with skills for the workplace. Press play to find out more about how this initiative could...

The Office of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons (ONRTIP) has launched a Human Trafficking E-Learning Tool in partnership with the British High Commission. The tool was developed at a cost of 3 million dollars to raise the awareness about issues surrounding human trafficking. Press play to learn more on this edition of Round About Ja.

Jamaica will be observing Peace Day this year on Tuesday March 3 under the theme “Peace is the Way for a Better Day”. The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) initiated a ‘Trees for Peace Competition’ where schools create clean, green spaces for the purpose of mediation and conflict resolution. Press play to find out more on this edition of Round About Ja. ...

A project to refurbish the Hopewell Market in Hanover has begun that will cost 20 million dollars. The undertaking will be completed over a four month period. Press play to hear more details on this edition of Round About Ja.