Finance Minister Anticipates Job Recovery Beginning In 2021/22
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says, subject to developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, he expects job …
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Chicken Back Importation Licence Policy Revamped
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says that the policy for the allocation of chicken back importation licences has …
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Gov’t Earmarks Funds To Support Vulnerable Persons During Expanded Weekend Curfews
The Government is providing $2 million for each of the 63 constituencies to support citizens requiring assistance during the expanded triple weekend curfews, which begin …
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Closing Budget Debate 2021/22 Presentation by Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP., Minister of Finance and the Public Service
Expression of Gratitude Madam Speaker, I rise this afternoon to close the budget debate on the Appropriation Bill for the 2021/22 fiscal year. This is …
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Second Phase Of Works At Port Royal Cruise Terminal To Be Completed In 2021/22 Fiscal Year
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a second phase of works to construct a new museum, restaurant and entertainment facilities at the Port …
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NWA To Implement Road Safety Programme
The National Works Agency (NWA) will be implementing a road safety programme valued at $50 million, which will see the installation of raised pavement markers …
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NWA Targeting Several Major Gullies For Work
As part of flood mitigation measures, the National Works Agency (NWA) will be targeting several major gullies for work to enhance the country’s flood control …
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12 Special Economic Zones Under Construction
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says 12 new Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are now under construction. Mr. Holness who made the disclosure during …
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NWA to Commence Work under Lengthman Programme
The National Works Agency (NWA) is to commence work under the Lengthman Programme in 2021/2022, with a pilot that will run from Dunrobin Avenue along …
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53 per Cent Clear up Rate for Homicides in 2020
In 2020, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded a 53 per cent clear up rate for homicides, compared to 39 per cent in 2019. Making …
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Government Pursuing Bilateral and Commercial Options to Acquire Additional COVID-19 Vaccines
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is pursuing bilateral and commercial options to acquire additional COVID-19 vaccines, to supplement supplies already …
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Prime Minister Says Police Will Continue to Dismantle Gangs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the police will continue to do the meticulous investigative work necessary to dismantle all the gangs in …
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SOEs Have Reduced Murders, Shootings in Areas Deployed
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the use of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) has worked to reduce murders and shootings wherever they …
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Chase Fund to Provide $50 Million to Purchase Tablets for Students in Infant Schools
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund will provide $50 million, through a partnership with the …
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Work to Continue on Southern Coastal Highway Project
The National Works Agency (NWA) will continue work under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) as the main capital road project for the 2021/22 …
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New Protected Areas Legislation Coming
The Government will be promulgating a new Protected Areas Act to enable the creation and regulation of a National Protected Areas System (NPAS) that is …
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Significant Progress Made to Replace Aged Water Pipes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says significant progress was made during 2020/2021 to replace aged water and sewage pipelines in the Corporate Area. …
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Construction of New Parliament to Start Early 2022/23
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says construction of the new Parliament building is expected to start early in financial year 2022/23. He said …
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SOEs Have Reduced Murders, Shootings In Areas Deployed – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the use of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) has worked to reduce murders and shootings wherever they …
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Gov’t Backbenchers To Benefit From Parliamentary Governance Training
New Government Members of Parliament (MPs), who form the backbench, are currently undergoing training in parliamentary governance. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most …
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