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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, who passed away on Friday (May 29).

Minister Shahine Robinson Passes

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, died on Friday (May 29) at the age of 66. Minister Robinson, who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East St. Ann, fell ill last year. Prime Minister, the...

Police vehicle escorting JUTC buses with returning Jamaican cruise-ship workers from the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny.

More Ship Workers Processed On May 28

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall meeting, hosted by the Ministry, on Thursday (May 28).

Municipal Corporations To Roll Out Disaster Risk Management Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a ceremony held on Thursday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston to mark the life and work of the late statesman. The fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga held the office for two successive terms from 1980 to 1989 and was leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) from 1974 until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Seaga was elected Member of Parliament for Western Kingston in April, 1962 and held the seat for 40 consecutive years. Mr. Seaga died on his 89th birthday on May 28, 2019.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute For Mr. Seaga

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual town hall on May 28 to address preparations for the Atlantic Hurricane Season as the country tackles the coronaviris (COVID-19).

Jamaica Ready For Hurricane Season – McKenzie

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Recoveries Up to 49.9%

Jamaica is enjoying another day of having no new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, even as recoveries climbed to 284, up from 279 as at Thursday (May 28). The island now has a 49.9 per cent recovery rate while the number of confirmed cases remain at 569. That 569 is comprised of: - 75 imported cases; - 215 that are contacts...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on May 27.

6 years ago National Security and Peace

House Adopts Committee Report On Anti-Gang Legislation

The report of the Joint Select Committee to review the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Act, 2014, commonly called the anti-gang legislation, was adopted in the House of Representatives on May 27. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that every effort will be made to move speedily to the next stage of making the Cabinet submission...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 27.

6 years ago JusticePrime Minister

Motion To Strengthen INDECOM Tabled In House

A Motion calling for legislative changes to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act, to strengthen the investigative capabilities of the organisation was tabled in the House of Representatives by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, on May 27. A Joint Select Committee of the Houses of Parliament reviewed and reported on the Act in October 2015. It recommended, in light...

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), speaks at a media briefing. Listening (from left) are Senior Director for the PIOJ’s Economic Planning, Research and Policy Logistics Division, James Stewart; and Programme Director for the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at the PIOJ, Peisha Bryan.

6 years ago Vision 2030

Government Reviews Vision 2030 National Development Plan

The Government has commenced work to review and revise the requisite strategic actions for implementing the country’s long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica – in light of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Plan aims to positon Jamaica to achieve developed country status, and in the process, make it the place of choice to live, work,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the United Nation’s

6 years ago CoronavirusPrime Minister

PM Calls For Revamping Of Global Financial System To Focus On Most Vulnerable

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called for the creation of a revamped system of global, financial and monetary governance that focuses on the most vulnerable groups in society. He was addressing the United Nations (UN) ‘Virtual High-Level Event on Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond’ on Thursday (May 28). The Prime Minister co-convened...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS

6 years ago Coronavirus

NPSC Says Parents Taking Advantage Of Helplines

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, has indicated that several parents across the island have been taking advantage of the agency's helplines. The 36 helplines, which were launched on April 6, were put in place to assist with the psychosocial first aid of parents during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They were implemented by...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 27).

6 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House Gives More Time To Achieve Debt To GDP Target

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 27), approved amendments to the Financial Audit and Administration (FAA) Act to postpone Jamaica’s target of reducing debt to gross domestic product (GDP) to 60 per cent, by two years. The legislation will facilitate the extension of the timeline from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2028. In his address, Minister of Finance...