Legal Aid Council says most divorce requests linked to abuse

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Anthony Henry The Legal Aid Council (LAC) says about 90 per cent of legal requests it receives from members of the public are for divorce, with many of those…

One Road Authority will modernise road management

Reading Time: 2 minutesMinister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Robert Nesta Morgan, has emphasised the urgent need for a One Road Authority (ORA), noting that it will bring clarity, consistent standards and stronger accountability to how roads are classified, protected, maintained and repaired.

Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kingston’s weekly meeting on Thursday, February 5 Minister Morgan described roads as “the arteries and veins of the economy.”

Minister Chang resumes official duties

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang returned to office on Monday.

Dr Chang attended Cabinet and also the Ministry of National Security.

“I am officially back in the ministry, but will not be on the road until March. My rehabilitation will be considered complete on February 27, 2026. I will be using the next few weeks to get fully up-to-date on relevant matters,” Chang said.

Holness congratulates Japan’s PM Takaichi on landslide election victory

Reading Time: < 1 minutePrime Minister Andrew Holness extended congratulations to the Prime Minister of Japan and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Sanae Takaichi, on her resounding victory at the polls on February 8.

“This historic outcome reflects a strong mandate to advance a vision for a safer, stronger and more prosperous Japan,” Holness said.

IDB lauds Jamaica’s science and innovation plans

Reading Time: 2 minutesInter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf, has commended the Government of Jamaica for prioritising science, technology and innovation within the national development agenda. Marzolf was speaking at a…

NHT pays out $409M under Hurricane Melissa grant facility

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Housing Trust (NHT) is reporting that approximately $409 million has been paid out to contributors under its Hurricane Melissa Relief Grant initiative. Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations…