The Government will further refine draft regulations for the National Identification and Registration Act, which seeks to establish a reliable identification system for Jamaicans. This will be done through ongoing consultations involving State entities, civil society groups, and the private sector. This was stated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the 2019/2020 Throne Speech...

Additional legislative support to further boost public safety and citizen security will be pursued in earnest by the Government during 2019/20. “Addressing crime and violence is one of the most challenging tasks that require practical initiatives supported by robust legislative and policy frameworks. In furtherance of securing Jamaica, this year, the Government has allocated significant capital expenditure for National Security...

Four key agencies have been assigned to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. These are Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), EX-IM Bank, the Agro-Investment Corporation and the National Irrigation Commission. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the 2019/2020 Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 14)...

The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament will take place on Thursday, February 14, at a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The opening, which marks the beginning of the legislative year (2019/2020), will feature the traditional delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at 11:00...

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with (from left): Lieutenant Keith Eubanks; Major Aubyn Sibblies; Commander of the Jamaica Regiment, Colonel Radgh Mason; Major Emmart Stewart; Captain Calvin Dryden; and Warrant Officer, Class One, Terence Marriot, when they called on him at King’s House, on Tuesday (January 15).     Governor-General, His Excellency the Most...

My fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, We celebrate another Christmas as a nation, and we are grateful for the reminders of the power of peace and goodwill in shaping our lives. Christmas is a time that brings together families, friends, and communities, in thanksgiving and celebration, for the gifts and blessings we have received throughout the year. All of...