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Chief Executive Officer at the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr. (File)

Parent Place for Mount Salem by End of March

The community of Mount Salem, in St. James, will have a Parent Place by the end of March, while several parenting seminars are on for Western Jamaica starting February 16. According to Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)

Government Presents Budget of $773.6 Billion for 2018/19

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provides details about the Prime Minister’s Jamaica 55 Commemorative Medal of Appreciation for Service to Jamaica at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Jamaica 55 Commemorative Medal of Appreciation to Recognise Unsung Heroes

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), speaks with (from left), Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda; Member of Parliament for South Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert; and Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at a luncheon hosted for Parliamentarians and support staff on the lawns of Jamaica House, following the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 15).

PM Says Government and Stakeholders Will Strive to Work Closer

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on February 15. It was done under the theme ‘Continuing on the Path to Prosperity’.

Major Traffic Corridors to Be Upgraded

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left); along with wife and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, Juliet Holness (third left), lead Government Ministers into Gordon House at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 15. From left are Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; Minister of Tourism; Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

8 years ago Budget 2018/2019

Photo Highlights – Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. (FILE)

8 years ago Budget 2017/2018

Tackling Crime Remains Major Priority

The fight against crime remains a major national priority, with the Government committing additional resources and support to the security forces for the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the Throne Speech to open the new session of Parliament in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15) under the...

8 years ago Executive

Laws to Be Strengthened to Fight Crime

The Government will be seeking the approval of the Houses of Parliament for a number of legislative measures designed to improve crime-fighting efforts and better enable law-enforcement agencies to interdict criminals. Chief among these are the Police Service Act, which will replace the Constabulary Force Act, to provide for the modernisation and transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force into a...

Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, addresses a press briefing held on Tuesday (February 13) at the Ministry

8 years ago Entertainment

Artistes under Tour Support Programme Are Monitored

Jamaican artistes, who receive funds under the Government’s Tour Support Programme are monitored and evaluated to ensure that brand Jamaica is promoted during their tours. The programme, which falls under the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, aims to strengthen the country’s Brand through media marketing and partnership. Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, said...

The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament takes places today (February 15).

8 years ago Executive

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament Today

The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament will take place this morning (February 15) at 11:00 a.m., at a joint meeting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The opening, which marks the beginning of the legislative year (2018/2019), will feature the traditional delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

8 years ago LabourSocial Security

Debate on Occupational Safety and Health Bill Gets Underway

Debate on the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill started in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 13). The legislation addresses safety and health in the Jamaican workplace within a framework that balances the competing interests of employers and workers. Opening the debate, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, noted that the Bill is in support...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

House Begins Debate on International Business Companies BILL

Debate on the International Business Companies (IBC) Bill, which seeks to modernize Jamaica’s appeal as an investment market for international interests, started in the House of Representatives on February 13. The legislation, which was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, will create a more desirable and competitive business environment...