Two police officers are to face trial in July in separate cases, while two others had their matters resolved following mediation in relation to incidents investigated by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).The four members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were placed before the St. Catherine Parish Court last Friday, March 20, in connection with three incidents.
That is according to Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks.She was speaking at this morning's post-Cabinet press briefing, where she announced the full implementation of the Electronic Transaction Act and e-Transactions Policy.
Jamaica is among 123 countries that supported the adoption of a United Nations resolution endorsing the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity.
This was an effort led by the Republic of Ghana.
419 churches, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, are slated to receive cash grants from the Government next month.Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, gave the update during the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston today.
Petrojam Limited has announced that Telroy Morgan will step down from his role as General Manager, effective today.