Opposition welcomes plans to digitize nation’s courts; says it represents significant leap forward for Jamaica
Opposition welcomes plans to digitize nation’s courts; says it represents significant leap forward for Jamaica
Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley says the digitization of the nation's courts is a significant leap forward for Jamaica.
Her comments come as Chief Justice Bryan Sykes outlined plans to revolutionize the operations of the court within the next five years.
Chief Justice laments that in western Jamaica, people within hotel and financial sectors shying away from jury duty
Chief Justice laments that in western Jamaica, people within hotel and financial sectors shying away from jury duty
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has lamented that people within the hotel and financial sectors in western Jamaica are shying away from jury duty.
He explained that by shying away, jury service falls disproportionately on persons within the fisheries and health sectors, as well as domestic helpers.
Jamaican advocacy group launches campaign urging solidarity with Haitian Refugees
Jamaican advocacy group launches campaign urging solidarity with Haitian Refugees
Amid the devastating humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti, Freedom Imaginaries today launched the “#WithHaitianRefugees” Campaign, urging solidarity with Haitian refugees and asylum seekers in the Caribbean.
The campaign was launched during a virtual press conference with several advocacy groups
Children’s Advocate says shooting of 12-y-o highlights need for parents to better monitor children
Children’s Advocate says shooting of 12-y-o highlights need for parents to better monitor children
Children's advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison says the incident in which 12-year-old Omarco Brown was shot and killed once again brings to the fore the need for parents and guardians, to be extremely careful in monitoring children.
Latest Crime Statistics: Reduction in most major crimes when compared to last year
Latest Crime Statistics: Reduction in most major crimes when compared to last year
One thousand 282 people have been murdered across the island since the start of the year.
According to the latest Crime Data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force between January 1 and December 2, murders declined by 10.2%, when compared to the 1,428 murders committed in the similar period last year.
Aidonia pays tribute to his son Khalif a year after his passing
Aidonia pays tribute to his son Khalif a year after his passing
Industry players, family, friends and fans sent messages of love, light, and healing energy to Dancehall artist Aidonia following the one year anniversary of the death of his son Khalif Lawrence.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
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Police say a report of a house fire was made around 7: 45 PM.
27 firefighters along with four fire engines from the York Park, Half Way Tree and Rollington Town fire stations responded to the blaze.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
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Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley says the digitization of the nation's courts is a significant leap forward for Jamaica.
Her comments come as Chief Justice Bryan Sykes outlined plans to revolutionize the operations of the court within the next five years.
Senator Scott-Mottley has welcomed the move, noting that it reflects a commitment to streamlining legal processes and enhancing accessibility for all Jamaicans.
Monday, November 27, 2023
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Sports
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The Jamaica Gymnastic association is in the process of fine tuning Plans for the historic staging of the pan American Hopes Artistic Gymnastics tournament.
Monday, November 27, 2023
Dwight Fraser
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In motor-sport, two of Jamaica's top young racers.....Tommi Gore and Senna Summerbell will be flying the Jamaican colours at one of the top European Circuits..... the ADAC GT4 Championship in Germany.
Monday, December 04, 2023
K'Shema Francis-Pitt
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Industry players, family, friends and fans sent messages of love, light, and healing energy to Dancehall artist Aidonia following the one year anniversary of the death of his son Khalif Lawrence.
Monday, November 27, 2023
K'Shema Francis-Pitt
Entertainment
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Following the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP's) 80th Annual Conference yesterday (Nov 26), a video has surfaced online of Prime Minister Andrew Holness dancing to Teejay’s hit song, ‘Drift’.