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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 12.

$300.9M Budgeted for SPIRO Project in 2026/27

A total of $300.9 million has been allocated in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure for the implementation of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project. The aim is to expand social protection coverage in Jamaica and strengthen...

$164M Earmarked for Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for Portland, Romeo Henry, addresses a commissioning ceremony for new Justices of the Peace for the parish at Hotel Tim Bamboo on February 19.

JPs Must Be First Line of Defence Against Crime in Communities – DSP Henry

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), points out the features of the new Mining Matters app to Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), at the launch held on Tuesday (February 17) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. Looking on are State Minister, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (left), and Mining/Minerals Policy and Community Relations Analyst in the Ministry, Geoffrey Mendez.

New App Allows Citizens to Lodge Mining Complaints

Essex Valley Irrigation Programme Being Advanced In 2026/27 with $940M Gov’t Allocation

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, centre), and Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter (seated, second left), pause for a photo opportunity with newly commissioned justices of the peace for the parish of Portland and other dignitaries. Occasion was a commissioning ceremony on February 19 at Hotel Tim Bamboo in the parish.

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28 New Justices of The Peace Commissioned for Portland

Twenty-eight new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned to serve in Portland, bringing the total number of JPs in the parish to 308. During the commissioning ceremony on Thursday (February 19) at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, urged the newly commissioned JPs to ensure that they are well...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t Projects $29.4B From New Revenue Measures In Fiscal Year 2026/27

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Thursday (February 12) tabled new revenue measures for implementation in fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28. The Government is projected to earn approximately $29.439 billion in fiscal year 2026/27 from these measures. Mrs. Williams explained that the Independent Fiscal Commissioner raised concerns that successive governments have failed to table revenue...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2026/27 Throne Speech, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t to Establish Department of Family and Children’s Services

The Government plans to establish a Department of Family and Children’s Services and reform the Youth and Adolescence Policy Division. Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, advised that the initiative will strengthen governance and support evidence-based policymaking. He was delivering the Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads member of the Government in marching along Duke Street into Gordon House for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)

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Duke Street Comes Alive with Colour and Tradition for Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Duke Street in downtown Kingston was transformed into a vibrant display of military precision and political tradition for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). The highly rehearsed ceremony, with synchronised marching, drill exhibitions, royal salutes by members of the military dressed in their full regalia, and inspection of the Guard of Honour by Governor-General, His Excellency the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year

Educational institutions damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and classified as ‘Priority 1’ will be fully repaired within the calendar year. This was announced by Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in his Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He shared that reconstruction efforts are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the out-turns for the 2024/25 academic year confirmed that Jamaica’s education system has regained its stride. “PEP (Primary Exit Profile) and CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) results surpassed previous cohorts and regional averages, restoring and, in some areas, exceeding pre-[COVID-19] pandemic performance,” he said. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2026/27 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), under the theme ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’.

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JSEZA Facilitates Nearly US$1B In Investments

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has facilitated nearly US$1 billion in investments, to date. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that these include US$34 million during fiscal year 2025/26. He pointed out that this is among several investments undertaken by the Government in 2025/26, which have strengthened Jamaica’s investment climate, supported micro, small and...