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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

Through the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP), the Government will improve the carrying capacity of several major traffic corridors in the upcoming fiscal year. Delivering the 2018/19 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 15, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon....

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.

Photo Highlights – Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

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

Tackling Crime Remains Major Priority

Laws to Be Strengthened to Fight Crime

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's New Kingston office to provide information about the Tour Support Programme.

Artistes under Tour Support Programme Are Monitored

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

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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.

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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...

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, responds to questions during Tuesday’s (February 13) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office.

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Youth Unemployment Falls

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that youth unemployment recorded the largest decline of all categories in the labour force, falling by seven per cent to 25.4 per cent as at October 2017, relative to the corresponding period in 2016. This was disclosed by Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, who said...

Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson, speaks with JIS NEWS about various initiatives being undertaken by the agency including the creation of a local film guide.

8 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Local Film Guide to Be Available April 1

The guide for filming in Jamaica, which is being prepared by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), will be available as of April 1, 2018. The national publication will outline the various policies, requirements and key entities involved in production and filming in Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News, Film Commissioner at JAMPRO, Renée Robinson, said the comprehensive guide will be free...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), exchanges greetings with retired Custos of St. James, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, during the annual custodes luncheon on February 13 at King’s House.

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Custodes Charged to Help Inspire Jamaicans

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on custodes to use their office to inspire Jamaicans to play an active role in the country’s development. “As custodes, who are representatives of this constitutional office, I urge you to use your mandate as a platform to empower and inspire Jamaicans, and young people, in particular, to seize opportunities...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), today (February 13), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly (from left) are Executive Director of the NCDA, Michael Tucker; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glaanenweygel, and Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Control Commission, Pernell Clarke.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Public Education Campaign on the Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use

The Ministry of Health will be embarking on a public education campaign to inform persons about the harmful effects of alcohol use, as part of a national policy to reduce health challenges. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says action must be taken through government policy, regulations and education to restrict the high consumption of alcohol, which the World...