Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has committed to seamless succession and transition planning, as the Government leads Jamaica into a third consecutive term. Addressing the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House, on Wednesday (September 17), Dr. Holness said he will ensure that there is significant renewal in leadership, thinking and approaches. He said...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he is considering establishing a joint select committee to examine the expansion of offences eligible for expungement. This forms part of the plans Mr. Chuck is keen to continue, following his reappointment to the portfolio during Wednesday’s (September 17), Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House. While underscoring the importance of second chances,...

New Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is ready to get to work in delivering the Government’s agenda. Dr. Wheatley was among 18 Ministers who were sworn in by Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at...

Further improvements in literacy and numeracy, advancement in special education, and skills training are focus areas for Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking with JIS News following her swearing in as a member of the new Cabinet on September 17, at King’s House, the Minister said the concentration will continue into...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing sectoral projects, following his reappointment to the portfolio. Speaking with JIS News following the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House on Wednesday (September 17), Mr. Green described his reappointment as an opportunity to advance several key initiatives to completion. He also...

Eighteen Ministers of Government were sworn into office on Wednesday (September 17) during a ceremony at King’s House. Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office were: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett Minister of...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged members of his new Cabinet to approach their responsibilities with humility, discipline and teamwork. Addressing the swearing-in ceremony for 18 Ministers of Government at King’s House, on Wednesday (September 17), Dr. Holness said success will not come from working in silos but from collaboration and synergy. “Our people will not...