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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.

Cabinet Approves 28.5 Per Cent National Minimum Wage Increase

Cabinet has approved a 28.5 per cent increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2022. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says this will see the rate moving from $7,000 to $9,000 per 40-hour work....

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.

$1.2B To Acquire Land For Road Works In Three Parishes

Digital Technology Services Awarded Over US$4M In Contracts

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.

New Ministers And State Minister Sworn In

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

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Prime Minister Makes Changes to Cabinet

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has advised the Governor General of the following changes to the Executive. The newly appointed Ministers will be sworn in at a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The changes take into account the need for greater focus and attention on constitutional and legal reform as well as improving the pace of development and passage...

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...

4 years ago CabinetFinance & Public Service

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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (January 5). (FILE)

4 years ago CabinetFinance & Public ServiceHousingTechnology

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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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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (Jan. 5).

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Education Minister Reports Smooth Start To Easter School Term

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the new school term, which began on Monday (January 3), got off to a good start with lessons being delivered via online and face-to-face learning modalities. She informed that the Easter term commenced with 608 schools opening for face-to-face classes. Of this number, 568 are primary, 10 infant and 30...