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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr., making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate contribution in the House of Representatives on May 4.

Country’s Commitment To NDC Jumps

Jamaica’s commitment to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which specifies climate actions, policies, and measures that governments commit to implementing in response to climate change, has increased by more than 60 per cent, when compared to the first one. This...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), discusses a matter of importance with State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, shortly before the start of a post-Cabinet press briefing, which was hosted virtually from Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 5).

Gov’t Continues To Provide Nutritional Support For PATH Students

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4.

Several Laws Being Revised

Participants in the U.S. Embassy’s #300Trees Initiative (l-r) Standpipe Community Representatives Lavern Johnson and Doreen Moodie, Representative of the Mona Primary School, Alex Hepburn, Principal, Hope Valley Experimental, Anthony Grant, Media Personality and co-host of Farm Chicks Debbie Bissoon, Executive Marketing Advisor, Operation Help the People, Carlyle Grant, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy, Robert ‘Bobby’ Adelson, Petagay Gentles and Jovaughn Neil of the University of the West Indies Guild of Students.

U.S. Embassy Supports Jamaica’s National Tree Planting Program through #300Trees Initiative

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4.

Gov’t Advances E-Mobility Agenda

5 years ago Education

The National Council on Education Salutes All Teachers

The National Council on Education (NCE) salutes our nation’s teachers on this day, May 5, 2021, as we celebrate “Teachers’ Day” in Jamaica. We extend sincere appreciation for your commitment and dedication as you seek to mold minds and build character. The children you nurture today will be Jamaica’s future. We applaud your efforts and encourage you to continue your...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4.

5 years ago Justice

$646 Million Paid Out In 2020/21 – Justice Minister

In the 2020/2021 fiscal year, $646 million was paid out in the settlement of 176 matters, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “I take this opportunity to acknowledge the stellar work of the Ministry’s Finance and Accounts Division as it relates to the settlement of judgment debts… . We will continue to execute due process for sums awarded in...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 4), under the theme ‘reNew Jamaica’.

5 years ago Climate ChangeSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Jamaica To Begin Testing Climate Predictive System June

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says Jamaica will begin testing its climate predictive system in June. “The tool will enable us as decision-makers to assess climate risk to Jamaica’s infrastructure networks to visualise hot spots of high levels of economic and social value at risk, in relevant time horizons,” he noted. He...

5 years ago Commerce

ENDS Pilot Extremely Successful – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says notwithstanding a few teething pains, the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) pilot has been extremely successful. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 4), Mr. Holness noted that it has enabled a number of quick-serve businesses to continue operating during curfew hours. “The demand has been overwhelming and we will...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 4.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Prevention Measures Extended

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the extension of the COVID-19 prevention measures, under the Disaster Risk Management Act, until June 2, 2021. The existing protocols, including the requirement for all travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test conducted within three days of travel, remain in place, as does the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days after...

5 years ago Sectoral Debate 2021/2022Urban Renewal

Minister Outlines Significance Of Urban Renewal

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is seeking to redefine how urban renewal is undertaken across Jamaica. Delivering his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 4, under the theme ‘reNew Jamaica’, Mr. Charles Jr. noted that the engagement is “not a new idea”, as successive...

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Justice Minister To Submit Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategy To Cabinet

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he will shortly bring to Cabinet a strategy for alternative dispute resolution in Jamaica. The strategy seeks to encourage potential litigants to mediate matters before they file cases in the Courts, which would eliminate the need for lengthy trials in those instances. “The Government will be doing its very best to ramp up...