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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the inaugural Mona Debates at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus on Thursday, April 14. The debate, held in collaboration with the India High Commission, was to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Indian Activist, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Senator Aubyn Hill Appointed Investment Ambassador to India

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving to establish closer relations with India, which is a growing economic and political power. To that end, he has appointed Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Aubyn Hill,...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), converse with St. George’s College students (from 3rd left): Delano Headley, Howard Llewellyn, Ajani Lyons and Daniel Harper, following the media launch for Child Month, being commemorated in May, at GraceKennedy Limited’s corporate office, in downtown Kingston, on April 13.

National School Feeding Policy Being Implemented in 2016/17 Academic Year

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing journalists at the weekly post-Cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on April 13.

Gov’t to save $400m in Rental Costs from St. Joseph’s Hospital Redevelopment

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares a light moment with Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) General Manager, Marlene Street-Forrest, during the University of Technology’s (UTech) Money, Banking and Finance Conference, held at the institution’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday, April 13.

Minister Shaw Hails Junior Stock Market’s Success

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to open the 43rd staging of Expo Jamaica 2016, at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 14. Others assisting (from second left) are: President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga; Chief Executive Officer, FLOW, Garry Sinclair; President, Jamaica Promotions Company (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards; and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong.

Gov’t to Appoint Investment Ambassadors

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. (FILE)

10 years ago Governor General

Key Pieces of Legislation to be Passed this Fiscal Year

The Government intends to pass several key pieces of legislation this fiscal year to replace Her Majesty the Queen as Head of State, and establish fixed election dates and term limits for the post of Prime Minister. This was outlined in the Throne Speech delivered yesterday (April 14) at Gordon House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...

Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, confer in the House of Representatives on April 14, where the 2016/17 Estimates of Expenditure and Revenue Estimates were tabled.

10 years ago Budget 2016/2017Finance & Public Service

$579.93 Billion Budget for 2016/17

The Government is projecting to spend $579.93 billion for the 2016/17 fiscal year. This amount is 28 percent less than the $808 billion Revised budget for financial year 2015/16. Details of the projections are contained in the Estimates of Expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday (April 14), by Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon....

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with University of Technology (UTech) Lecturer, Lloyd Wint, during the institution’s Money, Banking and Finance Conference held at the school’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday, April 13.

10 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Partnering With MSMEs on Economic Growth and Job Creation

The Government has given an undertaking to engage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a partnership to further spur the administration’s programme of economic growth and job creation. Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is keen on forging this partnership, as it regards MSMEs “as engines of growth.” He pointed out that they are...

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

10 years ago Governor GeneralParliament

G-G Delivers Throne Speech as New Parliamentary Year Begins

The 2016/17 session of Parliament officially opened today (April 14) at Gordon House with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The official opening of the new parliamentary year also saw supporters of the two major political parties gathered within the precincts...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), emphasizes a point to Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right), during the Ministry’s field day exercise for farmers in Colbeck, St. Catherine, on Tuesday, April 12. Also listening, from 2nd left, are: the Ministry’s Director General, Don McGlashan; and President of the Colbeck Water Users Association, Emile Spence.

10 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Expected to Rebound this Year

There is great anticipation of the agricultural sector’s recovery from the harsh drought impacting it in 2015, to record significant growth this year. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says barring a repeat of similar conditions, or the onset of hurricane or other prohibitive factors, “we are going to see real economic growth in this country (being spurred...

10 years ago Governor GeneralTourism

Gov’t to Drive Tourism Growth

The Government intends to reposition tourism to generate higher rates of growth in job creation, visitor arrival and earnings. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2016/17 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on April 14 at Gordon House. He said the Tourism Linkages Hub will be strengthened to...

10 years ago Governor GeneralWorks / Construction

New Housing Solutions Coming

Several new housing projects are to begin across the island this fiscal year, as the Administration moves to provide affordable solutions for citizens. Among them will be the construction of 200 studio housing units, priced at $4 million to $5 million at Shooter’s Hill in Portmore, St. Catherine. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...