Jamaica’s newly sworn in Senators have welcomed their appointments to serve in the Upper House of Parliament, while expressing their eagerness to contribute to the nation’s growth and development. Three new members are among the 13 Government Senators appointed by the Government. They are businessman Keith Duncan and attorneys Rose Marie Bennett-Cooper and Christian Tavares-Finson. They join returning members, Senators...

Jamaicans, especially the youth, are being encouraged to honour the legacy of cultural icon, Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as Miss Lou, by embracing and sharing the Jamaican culture and dialect. Speaking during a birthday celebration for Ms. Lou on Wednesday (September 17) at the Portland Parish Library, Vice Principal of Manchioneal Primary School, Richard Derby, emphasised that her enduring mission...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Thursday (September 18), launched its Regional Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean, titled ‘Under Pressure: Recalibrating the Future of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean’. The Report introduces a resilient human development framework, anchored in the capacity of individuals – especially the most vulnerable – to withstand, adapt to,...

Eighteen Ministers were sworn into Cabinet on Wednesday (September 17), with a mandate to continue existing development programmes and initiate new ones aligned with national priorities. The ceremony, held at King’s House, was presided over by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the advice of Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Among those...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will advance the process to formally institute job descriptions for Parliamentarians. “If this House is to be part of the engine of growth, then its members must operate with the highest standards of efficiency and productivity and integrity and accountability. That is why during this term, we will advance...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in this term, the Government will craft a new medium-term economic plan, designed not just to preserve discipline but to unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Jamaicans. He said the plan will focus on boosting long-term growth and productivity, deepening financial inclusion and resilience and strengthening social protection for vulnerable...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica will be deepening engagement with international partners and members of the diaspora for national development. She was speaking with JIS News at the swearing in of the 18 Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Wednesday (September 18). Senator Johnson Smith, who was first appointed to...