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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on February 15. It was done under the theme ‘Continuing on the Path to Prosperity’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on February 15. It was done under the theme ‘Continuing on the Path to Prosperity’.

Major Traffic Corridors to Be Upgraded

Through the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP), the Government will improve the carrying capacity of several major traffic corridors in the upcoming fiscal year. Delivering the 2018/19 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 15, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon....
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. (FILE)
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. (FILE)

Laws to Be Strengthened to Fight Crime
Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, addresses a press briefing held on Tuesday (February 13) at the Ministry
Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, addresses a press briefing held on Tuesday (February 13) at the Ministry's New Kingston office to provide information about the Tour Support Programme.

Artistes under Tour Support Programme Are Monitored
The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament takes places today (February 15).
The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament takes places today (February 15).

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament Today
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Debate on Occupational Safety and Health Bill Gets Underway

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Budget 2018/2019Governor GeneralHousingVision 2030

NHT to Deliver Over 11,000 Houses; Create 8,000 New Loans

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will deliver 11,103 houses to the market for fiscal year 2018/19. The number comprises 6,369 housing starts and 4,734 housing completions. In addition, 8,000 new loans will be created. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech to open the new parliamentary year in Gordon House...
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Budget 2018/2019Local GovernmentWater

Water Supply Systems to Be Improved

A total of $220 million will be spent by the Government on two programmes geared at expanding and improving the island’s water capacity infrastructure. The projects are the construction and maintenance of rural water systems, valued at $120 million; and the rehabilitation of irrigation systems, costing $100 million. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...
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Budget 2018/2019Youth

Strategies for Child Development and Protection

The Government will be implementing a number of strategies for child development and protection during fiscal year 2018/2019. Included in the package are improvements to early-childhood educational facilities; additional investments for technology in schools; updating of the Child Care and Protection Act; and broadcast regulations to safeguard children and vulnerable groups. According to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...
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Budget 2017/2018Budget 2018/2019ExecutiveNational Security

Additional Resources to Combat Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government is committed to providing additional resources and support to fight crime during the 2018/19 fiscal year. He says special attention will be given to the justice system, while social interventions targeting unattached youth will continue in earnest. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening...
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ExecutiveNational Security

Tackling Crime Remains Major Priority

The fight against crime remains a major national priority, with the Government committing additional resources and support to the security forces for the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the Throne Speech to open the new session of Parliament in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15) under the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

House Begins Debate on International Business Companies BILL

Debate on the International Business Companies (IBC) Bill, which seeks to modernize Jamaica’s appeal as an investment market for international interests, started in the House of Representatives on February 13. The legislation, which was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, will create a more desirable and competitive business environment...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, responds to questions during Tuesday’s (February 13) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office.
Youth

Youth Unemployment Falls

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that youth unemployment recorded the largest decline of all categories in the labour force, falling by seven per cent to 25.4 per cent as at October 2017, relative to the corresponding period in 2016. This was disclosed by Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, who said...
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