The Government will further refine draft regulations for the National Identification and Registration Act, which seeks to establish a reliable identification system for Jamaicans. This will be done through ongoing consultations involving State entities, civil society groups, and the private sector. This was stated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the 2019/2020 Throne Speech...

Additional legislative support to further boost public safety and citizen security will be pursued in earnest by the Government during 2019/20. “Addressing crime and violence is one of the most challenging tasks that require practical initiatives supported by robust legislative and policy frameworks. In furtherance of securing Jamaica, this year, the Government has allocated significant capital expenditure for National Security...

Four key agencies have been assigned to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. These are Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), EX-IM Bank, the Agro-Investment Corporation and the National Irrigation Commission. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the 2019/2020 Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 14)...

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with the High Commissioner Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Esmond St. Clair Reid, when he called at King’s House on Monday (February 11).

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), assists The Gleaner’s Children Own 2018/19 National Spelling Bee Champion, Darian Douglas to cut a cake to celebrate his 12th birthday. Sharing the moment are Her Excellency, The Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, background) and the Spelling Bee parish champions. Occasion was a reception for the parish champions...

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Pastor Ted Wilson, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (February 5). Mr. Wilson is in Jamaica for the Global Leadership Summit 2019 being held from February 1 to 11 in Montego Bay, St. James. The summit is...

The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament will take place on Thursday, February 14, at a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The opening, which marks the beginning of the legislative year (2019/2020), will feature the traditional delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at 11:00...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on all leaders in Jamaica to join forces and build a nation that is free from crime and violence. “We are blessed with the capacity to find solutions to the problems which we encounter. What we need is the will, the consistency and the fixity of purpose to do...

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with (from left): Lieutenant Keith Eubanks; Major Aubyn Sibblies; Commander of the Jamaica Regiment, Colonel Radgh Mason; Major Emmart Stewart; Captain Calvin Dryden; and Warrant Officer, Class One, Terence Marriot, when they called on him at King’s House, on Tuesday (January 15).     Governor-General, His Excellency the Most...