Jamaica

Upon completion, the section of Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project leading to Morant Bay will be named "the Right Excellent Paul Bogle Highway," in honor of the national hero who gave his life in the fight against oppression and injustice

Over 8.000 participants from 200 schools were trained in restorative justice and Justice Minister Hon. Delroy Chuck encouraged them to become advocates for the conflict resolution method in their schools and communities

A 1.000-gallon water tank has been donated to Windsor Castle Primary and Infant School in Portland by Courts Ready Cash, as part of efforts to provide water harvesting solutions to the institution

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced a J$20 million (€118000) relief fund to support fishermen who have been affected by rising sea waves along the Jamaican coast

Total fertility rate has decreased from 4,5 births per woman between 1973 and 1975 to 1,9 in 2021, contributing to a decrease in population estimate, as shown by Reproductive Health Survey Jamaica 2021 officially released by National Family Planning Board

Restorative Justice, a Department of the Ministry of Justice, is encouraging Jamaicans of good repute with a passion for nation-building to register to become RJ facilitators, who seek to resolve conflicts by bringing parties to an agreement

Over 620 educational institutions islandwide have been connected to the Internet under the National Broadband Initiative

Professional services were commissioned to conduct an assessment of the Jamaica brand to develop a national brand strategy, while the Prime Minister called on all Jamaicans to do their part to protect the Jamaica brand

Banks are seeking to provide additional ATMs after growing customers dissatisfaction; many customers attempting to make routine withdrawals or deposits at various locations have found themselves inconvenienced, prompting calls for greater accessibility

The Westmoreland Infirmary received a donation of toiletries and other items from Jamaica University of Technology student Geri-Ann Miller, purchased through cash and in-kind donations from family and friends

Revenues and subsidies for the period from April to September were higher than budgeted stated Economic Programme Oversight Committee Chairman Keith Duncan

The Percy Junor Hospital is the latest health facility to benefit from upgrades and customer service training under the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Compassionate Care Programme

Approximately $5,6 billion has been raised by the Tourism Enhancement Fund since the fiscal year to date, a 13,5% growth on the same period in previous year and 15,68% increase over the corresponding period in 2019