Youth Parliamentarians focusing on Jamaica’s future
The 13th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica was held on Monday 28 November 2022 under the theme “Reignited: Empowering Youth for Jamaica…
Youth encouraged to treasure Jamaica’s progress
Jamaica’s progress, to date, as a young, developing nation is to be treasured, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina…
Government struggling to find workable crime strategies
Between 5 and 15 November 2022, a gun amnesty provided the opportunity for people in possession of illegal or unregistered firearms to turn in their…
Dangerous driving, unruly supporters marred bus convoys to JLP conference
Drivers and passengers aboard JLP provided buses blatantly disobeyed the road code while travelling to the party’s 79th annual conference at the National Arena last…
Upgrade for May Pen Infant School
The May Pen Infant School in Clarendon is now a comfortable institution for educators and students, courtesy of donations by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports…
The impact of the Russian-Ukraine conflict on Caribbean countries
The conflict between Russia and the Ukraine has Caribbean islands facing varying challenges. The devastating human elements of war have had unavoidable global implications for…
Suitable provisions for new Bail Act
In a recent media release, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, the Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the review of provisions in the Bail Bill…
Taxi operators say police harassment caused strike but commuters unsupportive
Public passenger operators went on strike on Monday after the government said they had until 1 December 2022 to pay for all outstanding traffic tickets…
No sanctions for corrupt politicians
Corruption is prevalent in today’s Jamaica, a factor which may deter potential international investors. According to Transparency International, Jamaica is ranked 70 out of 180…
Jamaica Custom in association with Crime Stop launches anti-gun campaign “Tell-Us”
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), a member of the National Security Council, which is driving the Government of Jamaica’s “Get Every Illegal Gun Campaign,” has…