Disabilities Act To Come Into Effect In 2020/21
The Disabilities Act is to come into effect in the new financial year as part of a legislative framework aimed at creating a fair and …
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Improved Access To Water For 180,000 Jamaicans
Approximately 180,000 rural residents will be provided with water solutions in the 2020/21 legislative year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. …
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Four Laws To Be Amended To Boost Tourism Sector
Four pieces of legislation that will go a far way in strengthening the country’s tourism sector are to be amended during the 2020/21 fiscal year. …
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Government Tables $852.7-Billion Budget for 2020/2021
The Government has presented a Budget of $852.7 billion, with $778.4 billion allocated for Recurrent (housekeeping) expenses and $74.2 billion for Capital (development) projects. Details …
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Significant Investment In Infrastructure In 2020/21
The Government will continue to make significant investment in infrastructure in the 2020/21 legislative year, under the Greater Infrastructure Development Programme (GIDP). The GIDP is …
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Governor-General Delivers Throne Speech For New Fiscal Year
The 2020/21 session of Parliament got under way today (February 11), with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the …
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Government To Table More Legislation To Improve Economy
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be tabling several additional key pieces of legislation during the 2020/21 parliamentary …
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Industry Ministry To Push Four Priority Bills In 2020/21
Four legislative priorities will be pursued during the 2020/21 fiscal year in the House of Representatives regarding the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. …
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More Than 10,000 Housing Starts In The New Fiscal Year
More than 10,000 housing starts are slated for the new fiscal year as the Government continues to accelerate the delivery of housing solutions for Jamaicans. …
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Increased Engagement With Diaspora, Regional And Multilateral Partners
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be intensifying engagement with the Jamaican Diaspora and regional and multilateral partners …
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Gov’t To Strengthen Laws Governing Education Sector
The Government plans to amend and implement legislation aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework governing the education sector during the new fiscal year. This was …
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