Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government is firmly committed to putting additional measures in place to ensure the safety of the nation’s children. “We are going to do all we can to make sure that our schools are safe, to make sure we put in improved security across our country,” he said. He...

The 2017-18 session of Parliament got underway today (February 9) with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor-General, on his arrival, inspected the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, after which he entered the chambers...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says a major priority of the Government is the reduction of crime, adding that the Administration will work to implement its five-pillar security strategy. These include, effective policing, social development interventions, situational prevention of crime, swift and sure justice, and work to rehabilitate, redeem and redirect inmates. Delivering the 2017-18 Throne...

The ‘Go-Live’ project, which is the new Public Employees Pensions Administration System (PEPAS), will be implemented this year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech in Gordon House on February 9 under the theme: ‘A Firm Foundation for Prosperity’. The system will enable the Government to better prepare forecasts budgets...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will focus on expanding access to health care, improving the quality of care and promote a healthy lifestyle for the citizenry. Delivering  the 2017-18  Throne Speech in Parliament today (February 9),  the Governor-General said to that end, the Government will expand its customer service programme, which will focus...

The police have been instructed to take a zero tolerance approach to the prosecution of crimes related to the production, possession or distribution of child pornography. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the pronouncement during a press conference at Jamaica House on February 8. “This is not new. This is in the law. That means the threshold for...

To continue the transformation of the education sector, the Government will fully implement the National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for grades one to nine this year. The NSC has already been introduced to grades 1, 4, 7 and 9. The goal of the new curriculum is to improve the general academic performance, attitude and behaviour of students, which will redound to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Government has committed $30 million for the implementation of five water harvesting projects in St. Ann. This is being done to combat drought and other problems resulting from climate change, the Minister said as he addressed the Hinds Town/Orange Park Farmers Group Meeting...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans to better prepare for their future by putting in place a retirement plan, and investing in a pension scheme. “As the population ages and the dependency ratios change, you will not be able depend on children to take care of you. You have to invest a part of your income...