Budget Debate 2025/2026
BUDGET DEBATE
Implementation Of Public Sector Compensation Review To Begin
The Government will commence implementing a comprehensive restructuring of public-sector compensation during the 2022/23 fiscal year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said this will simplify the
New Ministry To Focus On Government’s Legislative Agenda – G-G
The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs is to place emphasis on the Government’s legislative agenda and on legal and constitutional reform. “The creation of this new Ministry may be
G-G Delivers Throne Speech To Open 2022/23 Parliamentary Year
The 2022/23 session of Parliament got under way this morning (February 11), at Gordon House, highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon.
Mediation Instead Of Litigation To Resolve Disputes
The Government will continue to promote the use of mediation, instead of litigation, to resolve disputes, avoid community conflicts and reduce the burden on the court system. This was stated
Robust Legislative Agenda For 2022/23 Fiscal Year
The Government will be pressing ahead with the development of several new and revised pieces of legislation in the 2022/23 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the
13,000 More Persons Targeted For Benefits Under Social Pension Programme
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says that another 13,000 persons are being targeted to receive benefits under the Social Pension Programme. Approximately 7,000 persons have
Investments In Security Infrastructure Have Impacted Major Crimes – GG
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the strategic investments that have been made in the security infrastructure of the country have had a significant impact on
New Piggery To Be Built At Bodles
A new piggery will be built at the Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine to improve the delivery of support services to pig farmers. Construction of the piggery is part
$128 Million Allocated To Agricultural Competitiveness Project
The Government has allocated $128.7 million to the Agricultural Competitiveness Programme Bridging Project. This programme aims to place Jamaica in a competitive position that will provide solutions to the structural
Fisheries Project Receives $102 Million
An allocation of $102 million has been set aside in the 2021/22 fiscal year for the continuation of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. The project
$1.2 Billion Allocated For Montego Bay Bypass
The Government will be spending another $1.2 billion in the new fiscal year to continue construction of the Montego Bay perimeter road. The project aims to create a safe and
$4.2 Billion Allocated To Bolster JDF’S Operational Capabilities
Approximately $4.2 billion has been budgeted by the Government to bolster the operational capabilities of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in the new fiscal year. Of the sum, $2.3 billion
$1 Billion Allocated To Cybersecurity Project
The Government has set aside $1 billion to continue the buildout of cybersecurity initiatives of the security forces. The programme aims to facilitate the security force’s enhanced use of technology
$400 Million Allocated To Strengthen Agricultural Sector
The Government will continue work during the 2021/22 fiscal year to further enhance the resilience of Jamaica’s agricultural sector and coastal areas. Some $400 million has been earmarked in the
PROMAC Gets $75 Million
The Government has set aside $75 million to continue initiatives under the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in Jamaica. The allocation will facilitate final payments on
$650 Million Allocated To Competitiveness And Growth Programme
An additional $650 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Jamaica Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Programme, during the upcoming fiscal year. This is set aside in the
$2.3 Billion Allocated To NIDS Project
The Government will be spending $2.3 billion in the upcoming fiscal year to continue implementation of the voluntary National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. NIDS is expected to provide a
$1.1 Billion Allocated To Public Sector Transformation Project
Approximately $1.13 billion has been earmarked to continue the Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project’s implementation by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, during fiscal year 2021/22. The allocation
Gov’t Provides $320 Million To Complete Expansion Of DPP Offices
The Government has earmarked $320 million for the completion of renovation and construction works at Public Building West to facilitate expansion of the Offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions
