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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem, at the 2021/22 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, today (February 18).

New Island Traffic Authority And Road Traffic Act Regulations Top Transport Agenda

Implementation of the new Island Traffic Authority and the Road Traffic Act regulations are among priority areas for the Ministry of Transport and Mining for 2021/22. Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2021/2022 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 18).

Gov’t Tables $830.8-Billion Budget For 2021/22

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2021/22 Throne Speech under the them ‘Building Forward…Stronger Together’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 18.

Courts Continue To Operate Effectively

Members of the Houses of Parliament at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 18. (Michael Sloley Photo)

2021/22 Session Of Parliament Gets Under Way With Delivery Of Throne Speech

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2021/22 Throne Speech under the theme ‘Building Forward…Stronger Together’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 18.

Governor-General Calls On All Sectors To Join Forces To Rebuild Economy

5 years ago Tribute

Minister Grange Sad at Passing of U Roy

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has issued the following statement at the passing of U Roy. Minister’s Statement “I am deeply saddened at news that veteran DJ, U Roy, has made his transition to a higher order. Daddy U Roy earned his crown as ‘King of the Dancehall’ for the role he played...

Lil Kish is seen here with Ward Manager for the Isolation Ward at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Rhodell Morris Knott after she donated cases of juice and water to the staff members on Friday., February 12.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

11-Year-Old Gives Back to Frontline Health Care Workers Fighting COVID-19

At age 11, Tajana Gardner is already writing and recording her own music, and giving back from the sale of her music. The Ardenne Preparatory School student donated cases of juice and water to the staff at the isolation ward at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester on Friday, February 12. “Donating to the hospital was a pleasure and a...

5 years ago Water

Increased Pipeline Installation Activities Along Spanish Town Road – Traffic Lanes Reduced

As the National Water Commission continues work along the Spanish Town Road as part of its Major Pipeline Replacement Project, the utility is advising that there will be increased activities undertaken to install the 900 mm pipeline along the median near the Sandy Gully and this will progress toward the Three Miles areas. Additionally, work to install the 150 mm...

Members of the Houses of Parliament bow their heads as President of the Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Newton Dixon, says the prayer at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 18.

5 years ago Parliament

PHOTOS: Opening Of Parliament, Thursday February 18

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the 2021/22 Throne Speech under the theme ‘Building Forward…Stronger Together’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 18.

5 years ago Throne Speech 2021

Government Continues To Strengthen Health System

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen says while coronavirus (COVID-19) has clearly been the focus in 2020/2021, the Government continues work on its general health system strengthening initiatives. Delivering the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 18), he said these initiatives include: The construction of a five-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)...

IMG 9112: Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2021/22 Throne Speech under the theme ‘Building Forward…Stronger Together’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 18.

5 years ago Governor General

Gov’t Prioritising Critical Crime-Fighting Legislation

The Government has advanced the development of four priority pieces of legislation aimed at improving public order and enhancing security. Delivering the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on February 18, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said the pieces of legislation are currently in the draft stage. They are An Act...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), inspects the Guard of Honour, mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for 2021/22, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 18).

5 years ago Governor General

Key Pieces Of Legislation To Be Amended To Facilitate Swift Recovery

The Government has programmed amendments to key pieces of legislation during the 2021/22 fiscal year, as part of efforts to facilitate Jamaica’s swift recovery from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These include the Urban Renewal (Tax Relief) Act, Financial Administration and Audit Act, Financial Services Commission Act, and Income Tax Relief (Large-scale Projects and Pioneer Industries)...