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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (February 23).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (February 23).

Gov’t Moving To Strengthen Protection Of Sand Dunes

The Government will be moving to provide greater protection for the sand dunes in the Great Bay area in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, and along the southern corridor of the island. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.

Cabinet Approves 28.5 Per Cent National Minimum Wage Increase
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.

Government Committed To Fight Corruption
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, stresses a point while fielding questions from journalists during Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, stresses a point while fielding questions from journalists during Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.

$1.2B To Acquire Land For Road Works In Three Parishes
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (February 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing.

Digital Technology Services Awarded Over US$4M In Contracts

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), with newly appointed Ministers and State Minister, following a virtual swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday (January 11). They are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green; Former Attorney-General and now Minister of the newly created Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter.
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New Ministers And State Minister Sworn In

Two newly appointed Ministers and a State Minister, in a restructured Cabinet, were sworn in by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen, during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (January 11). They are former Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who is now Minister of the newly created Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs; Floyd Green, who has returned...
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Newly appointed Attorney General, Dr. Derrick McKoy, takes the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance during a virtual swearing-in ceremony, on Tuesday (January 11).
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New Attorney General Takes Oath Of Office

Former Contractor General, Dr. Derrick McKoy, was sworn in as Attorney General by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen, during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (January 11). Dr. McKoy, who has significant knowledge and experience in law, takes over from Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who has been appointed Minister of the newly created Ministry of Legal and...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).
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Law To Be Amended To Facilitate Effective Movement Of Agricultural Produce

Legislation is to be amended to facilitate the effective regulation of trade and movement of agricultural produce. With this amendment, the Agricultural Produce Act is to be strengthened and modernised to achieve this objective. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5), informed that Cabinet...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).
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Cabinet Approves Contracts For Consulting, Construction And Auditing Services

Cabinet has approved the award of a US$959,094 contract for the continued provision of consulting services for the compensation review for the Government of Jamaica. The contract has been awarded to Ernst and Young Services Limited. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5). The...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5). (FILE)
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Tablets Being Procured For 2022 Population And Housing Census

A total of 7,525 tablets are being procured for use in conducting the 2022 Population and Housing Census. This is the first time the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be using tablets to carry out this exercise. Making the announcement during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5), Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams,...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5).
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Selected NHT Contributors To Benefit From Housing Solutions In St. James

Selected contributors to the National Housing Trust (NHT) are to benefit from the allocation of 178 housing solutions at the Estuary, Phase 2, Housing Development, in St. James. This follows Cabinet’s approval for the promulgation of an NHT Special Benefit Order, effective July 30, 2021, to facilitate the allocation. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the...
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