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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

Work Continues Under Plan Secure Jamaica

The Government will continue to strengthen the country’s legislative framework under Plan Secure Jamaica. Plan Secure Jamaica provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime and ensuring a safe and secure society. Making his contribution in the 2023/24 Budget...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

500 Fifth and Sixth-Form Graduates to Benefit from Special Internship Programme

The Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

30 Per Cent Cut in PPV Renewal Fees

Representatives of the Kiwanis Club of Papine (from left) President-designate, Sophia Smith; Director of Community Service and Inter-clubbing, Dr. Simone Bewry Ricketts, and President, Rose Marie Headley Smith, along with, Vice Governor, Kiwanis, Eastern Canada and the Caribbean, Pamella Rodney-White; Development Officer, Early Childhood Commission, Donya Baimbridge; and Principal, Jamaica House Basic School, Veronica Parkinson Burnett, interact with students as they peruse books that were presented to the school as part of a reading competition.

Kiwanis Club of Papine Partners with Jamaica House Basic School to Advance Literacy

Commission for Violence Prevention Developing 10-Year National Action Plan

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16).

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024National Security and PeaceParliamentPrime Minister

Special Security Operations to be Established at Major Infrastructure Projects

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) have been tasked with establishing special security operations around key infrastructure projects. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the aim is to ensure that major projects which will be undertaken are not hijacked by criminals seeking to illicitly benefit from public resources through extortion or...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Macka Hill in St. Mary Gets Reliable Water Supply

The commissioning of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast now provides residents of the community and adjoining areas, with greater access to a reliable water supply. The $31 million investment was officially commissioned into service by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, and other stakeholders,...

3 years ago Works / Construction

Traffic diversion to be effected along Grantham to Trout Hall main road, Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that a section of the Trout Hall to Grantham main road, Clarendon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 16. The road will be closed in the vicinity of the old orange orchard in order to facilitate emergency drainage repairs. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks says...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024ParliamentPrime Minister

PM Makes Budget Debate Presentation Today

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He is expected to highlight accomplishments and speak on matters relating to housing, water, the environment, national security, among other national imperatives. The Prime Minister’s presentation comes against the background of Jamaica’s full recovery from...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and Jamaica.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Senator Samuda Meets with French Delegation

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and...

Research and Development Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Gleasia Reid Smith.

3 years ago EducationYouth

CPFSA Hosts Anti-Bullying Workshop Thursday

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host its third anti-bullying workshop series on Thursday (March 16). The online event will focus on the ‘Bystander Effect’ which happens when a group of people watch a bullying incident and no one responds. Research and Development Manager at the CPFSA, Gleasia Reid Smith, told JIS News, that bullying is influenced...

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre, seated), with participants at the recent 2023 Nevalliance International Women’s Conference, held at the Hofstra University in New York, United States (US). Mrs. Holness delivered the keynote address.

3 years ago Gender Affairs

Caribbean Region Global Example for Gender Mainstreaming – Deputy Speaker

The Caribbean region has become a “global example” for gender mainstreaming, says wife of the Prime Minister and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. Addressing the recent 2023 Nevalliance International Women’s Conference, at the Hofstra University in New York, United States (US), Mrs. Holness said the process of assessing the implications for women and...