The recently tabled job descriptions for Parliamentarians and Ministers are a positive step in the governance structure of the country, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Mr. Charles Jr. was responding to a question posed during yesterday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Jamaica has implemented several measures to ensure the highest standards of conduct, accountability, and ethics among its political leaders. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, at today’s (June 7) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, in response to a recent press release issued by the Integrity Commission. “In addition...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ decision to decline the salary increase attached to the post under the new public-sector-compensation regime will have implications for past and future holders of the office. Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided an update during Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “It’s not the [Most...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says there are numerous mechanisms in place that hold Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) accountable. These mechanisms have been agreed to, both internationally and locally. “There is this misconception that Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament are not held accountable; that...

A task force has been established to examine discrepancies within the payment system for teachers. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to a question posed during Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “The Minister of Education and Youth, in consultation...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government rejects any threat of intimidation against any media personnel. Speaking at today’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, the Minister said the media are seen as partners who inform the public on important matters of State and of Government. “This Government rejects,...

The Government remains committed to press freedom and providing access to information. This, according to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, who was speaking during Wednesday’s (May 3) post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House. “I think Jamaica has a positive history as it relates to press freedom. The mere...

Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic will be a public process, assures Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Speaking during Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Morgan said that it is impossible to not have public engagement in a constitutional reform process....

The Road Traffic Act Public Awareness Campaign, dubbed ‘Know the Road Code’, will bring attention to key concerns regarding proper road usage and the desired behaviours to improve the quality of the road experience for all Jamaicans. Cabinet was recently provided with an update on the campaign by Minister without Portfolio, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Speaking at...