Special focus on water access March 20

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change will observe World Water Day (WWD) on Friday, March 20, under the locally adopted theme ‘Water for All: Inclusivity and Equity’. This…

Minister Charles Jr and Jamaica Household Workers’ Union sign historic MOU

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) today formalised a strengthened partnership with the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union (JHWU) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone during the Union’s 35th anniversary. The courtesy call and signing ceremony underscored both the ceremonial importance of the occasion and the Government’s continued commitment to improving the working conditions, protections, and opportunities for domestic workers across Jamaica.

More men reporting cases of domestic violence

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says more men are coming forward to report incidents of domestic violence as awareness grows that support services are available to male victims. Head of…

Court of Appeal pursuing ISO certification

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Court of Appeal is seeking to become ISO 9001 2015-certified before the end of the 2026/2027 financial year, as part of a broader initiative to improve operational efficiency and…

NSWMA highlighting e-waste on Global Recycling Day

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will place special emphasis on electronic waste as part of its observance of Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18. Electronic waste, commonly…

Missing teen driver found dead after vehicle plunged into Rio Cobre on eve of birthday

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJamaica Defence Force (JDF) divers on Tuesday recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine late Monday night.

He has been identified as Oshene Darby of a Kingston address.