The air was thick with anticipation and excitement as first-timers and repeat attendees gathered on Duke Street in Kingston today (February 13), to witness the ceremonial opening of Parliament. The crowd was a colourful and eclectic mix of people, including children, students, political supporters and ordinary citizens, all united by their interest in the proceedings. As the procession began, the...

The Government will be building on the recovery and growth in fisheries and mining in the new financial year. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, provided the details while delivering the Throne Speech to open the 2025/26 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). He was deputising for Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen....

Several critical pieces of legislation will be amended in the new 2025/26 fiscal year to strengthen national security. This was stated by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 13). The Custos said...

More than 600 trainers in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are poised to benefit from training to be facilitated under a partnership between the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) and the Commonwealth of Learning, for which discussions are under way. Principal of the VTDI, Dr. Delize Williams, made the disclosure while addressing the Institute’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday (February 12)...

Jamaica's financial progress and future plans were outlined in the Throne Speech today (February 13) by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Speaking at the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2025/26 Financial Year, the Custos highlighted legislative reforms specifically relating to the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Act...

Restructuring of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is among the top priorities for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Mr....

The Government remains committed to leveraging macroeconomic stability for transformative and inclusive growth, while addressing climate change challenges, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. Deputising for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, he delivered the Throne Speech, marking the ceremonial opening of Parliament for 2025/26, on Thursday, February 13. Custos Fuller outlined the Government's achievements and...