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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks at a Standing Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday (March 5), at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks at a Standing Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday (March 5), at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.

Submission Made to Increase Stipend Paid to Jurors

Efforts are being made to increase the stipend that is paid to jurors in a bid to encourage more persons to serve. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, informed that a submission has been made to the Ministry of Finance...
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.

Jamaica Committed to Strengthening Friendship with Dominican Republic
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Utilise the Justice Ministry’s Services to Resolve Conflicts
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At right is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At right is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Government Continues Consultations on Data Protection Act
Students of the Unity Basic School look at old electronic items on display at the Jamaica Day Exhibition at the institution in St. Catherine on Friday (March 1). The items included a DVD player, antenna radios and televisions, vintage desktop computers, typewriters and cassette players.
Students of the Unity Basic School look at old electronic items on display at the Jamaica Day Exhibition at the institution in St. Catherine on Friday (March 1). The items included a DVD player, antenna radios and televisions, vintage desktop computers, typewriters and cassette players.

PHOTOS: Unity Basic School Marks Jamaica Day with Vintage Display

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett to Attend ITB Travel Convention in Berlin

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has departed the island to participate in the 2024 staging of ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel tradeshow. With over 50 years of global recognition, ITB Berlin stands as a pivotal platform for the international tourism industry, fostering networking and facilitating knowledge exchange. Minister Bartlett's itinerary is stacked with high-level engagements, showcasing Jamaica's commitment...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Fitch Upgrades Jamaica’s Rating to ‘BB-’ with the Outlook remaining “Positive”

Fitch Ratings Agency, today, March 5, 2024, upgraded Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BB-’, with the outlook remaining “Positive”. The rating upgrade results from the Government’s continued commitment to a stable economic policy framework underpinned by the Bank of Jamaica’s inflation-targeting monetary policy as well as sound fiscal management anchored on debt reduction targets. The Ratings Agency,...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public Service

Government to Introduce Business Improvement District

The Government plans to institute legislation for the establishment of a business improvement district. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. “We’re working on a project with the...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, which is reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
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Rehabilitation Plan for Vale Royal Being Crafted by JNHT

A rehabilitation plan is being crafted for Vale Royal by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT). This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, which is reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Renewing Jamaica’s Catastrophe Bond Coverage

The Government will be renewing Jamaica’s catastrophe bond coverage to provide financial protection against losses incurred from named storms for four Atlantic tropical cyclone seasons, ending in December 2027. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (March 5) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose...
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Works / Construction

Rehabilitative Work along Steven Run to Gazeland Road, St. Elizabeth

Motorists travelling along the Steven Run to Gazeland parochial road in Southeastern St. Elizabeth are to expect some delays during their commute, as rehabilitation work is carried out on sections of the corridor. The undertaking commenced on March 4, 2024. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency Stephen Shaw says the scope of work along the corridor...
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