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Over 50,000 blue mountain coffee seedlings (tipica) are to be distributed to farmers in East Rural St. Andrew, under a joint project with the Embassy of Japan called the Enhancement of Production of Blue Mountain Coffee. This was disclosed by … Continued
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 7) passed the Building Bill, which seeks to establish a modern legislative framework that will serve to reduce the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment and ensure public safety. The legislation, which was passed … Continued
The three newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in today (November 7) during the sitting of the House of Representatives. They are Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn; Member of Parliament for St. … Continued
Newly appointed Opposition Senators, Donna Scott-Mottley and Damion Crawford, were sworn in today (October 20), during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House. Both, who took the Oath of Allegiance during a brief swearing-in ceremony, fill the vacancies that were created … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says all Jamaicans who requested evacuation assistance from hurricane-ravaged Eastern Caribbean islands have returned home. He told the House of Representatives on September 26 that 200 Jamaicans were airlifted home from the affected … Continued
The public is invited to make written submissions on a motion tabled in Parliament for a ban on specific types of plastic packaging materials and styrofoam. The call follows an online survey, which opened in May, also seeking feedback on … Continued
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, says creating the post of Executive Director to head the proposed Integrity Commission will serve to strengthen the management structure of the new body. “We feel very strongly … Continued
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 11) approved the amendments made by the Senate to the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. The legislation was passed with 13 amendments by members of … Continued
The Government is to continue withdrawing $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to support the budget for the next four years. Legislation to effect this was passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that additional resources will be provided to the security forces for implementation of social intervention programmes as part of efforts to address crime. “The Government will have to provide resources to the … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for her stellar contribution to politics and to the people of Jamaica. At a joint sitting of the House of Representatives and … Continued
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making the establishment of the National Identification System (NIDS) a priority. He said the system will have a “positive transformational effect” on the country and serve to improve the … Continued
The National Identification and Registration Bill was re-tabled in the House of Representatives on June 6. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, withdrew the original Bill on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “The main considerations were … Continued
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 17), approved the Political Parties Registration Regulations 2017, Resolution. The Regulations, which were drafted by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) under the Representation of the People Act, provide a framework for the … Continued
Please be advised that in light of severe weather conditions, meetings of the Infrastructure and Physical Development Committee and the House of Representatives will not take place today as previously announced. It is expected that normal activities will resume on Wednesday, … Continued
The Arbitration Bill, which seeks to provide an effective non-judicial mechanism for settling disputes between contracting parties, was passed in the Senate on Friday (April 21) with 50 amendments. The Bill, which is intended to repeal and replace the 1900 … Continued
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says 99 per cent of the collective labour agreements have been completed for the 2015-2017 contract period. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in … Continued
A Bill seeking to establish the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) within the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), was passed in the House of Representatives, yesterday (April 12). The Defence (Amendment) Act, which was passed, also formalises the Chief of Defence … Continued
The Senate debate on the Arbitration Bill has been deferred to facilitate a review of the proposed amendments by Opposition members. The Bill is intended to repeal and replace the Arbitration Act of 1900 by providing an effective non-judicial mechanism … Continued
Government is to implement the revised pension scheme for public-sector workers on June 1, 2017. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 5) passed legislation paving the way for public-sector pension reform. The Bills are the Pensions (Public Service) Act, … Continued