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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

Four Laws To Be Amended To Boost Tourism Sector

Four pieces of legislation that will go a far way in strengthening the country’s tourism sector are to be amended during the 2020/21 fiscal year. These are the Bath of St Thomas the Apostle (Amendment) Act and Regulation and the...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

Critical Security Legislation Coming
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

Significant Investment In Infrastructure In 2020/21
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

Government To Table More Legislation To Improve Economy
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.

More Than 10,000 Housing Starts In The New Fiscal Year

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2020/21 Throne Speech, under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth to Anchor Our Peace and Prosperity‘, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 11.
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Increased Engagement With Diaspora, Regional And Multilateral Partners

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be intensifying engagement with the Jamaican Diaspora and regional and multilateral partners during the 2020/2021 fiscal year. The Governor-General, who was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Tuesday (February 11), said that the move is in pursuit of the “sustainable economic growth...
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Gov’t To Strengthen Laws Governing Education Sector

The Government plans to amend and implement legislation aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework governing the education sector during the new fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the 2020/2021 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Tuesday (February 11) under the theme ‘Towards a Decade of Growth...
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Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen (seated third left) and the Most Hon. Lady Allen (seated third right) are pictured with the 54 new Justices of the Peace (JP) for St. James, who were installed during a ceremony held at the S Hotel Conference and Event Centre in Montego Bay on Thursday (December 12). Also at the swearing-in are (seated from left): Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis; Custos Rotulorum for St James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin and his wife Deverly Pitkin; and Senior Parish Judge for St. James, Sandria Wong-Small.
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New JPs Told to Uphold High Standard

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has charged newly installed Justices of the Peace (JPs) for St. James, to commit to upholding the high standard of the office and supporting the development of positive values and attitudes in the society.
 He said that the role of JP should not to be taken lightly, as it is critical...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), are joined by (from left) Chairman, National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Dr. Roy Henry; Custos Rotulorum of St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett; and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, in worship at the 27th annual national prayer vigil, held on December 8 at the Coke Methodist Church, Morant Bay, St. Thomas.
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PHOTOS: G-G At National Prayer Vigil

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) and Lady Allen (second right), are joined by (from left) Chairman, National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Dr. Roy Henry; Custos Rotulorum of St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett; and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, in worship at the 27th annual national prayer vigil, held on December 8...
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