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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Leader of the Opposition, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, at the start of a thanksgiving service at the Olson Memorial Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday, May 15, to kick start the observation of National Workers’ Week, which will last until Labour Day, May 23. National Workers’ Week/Labour Day is being recognised under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake…Keep It Clean’

Labour Day Activities Will Engender Renewed Commitment – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says activities to mark National Workers’ Week and Labour Day will engender renewed national commitment to promoting health and wellness. In his message read by Acting Custos for St. Andrew, Lt....

Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.

Lady Allen Highlights Importance of Good Healthcare

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Governor General: Scholarship Announcement

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with teachers and students from Alpha Infant, St. Josephs Primary, Gregory Park Primary and Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High Schools. Occasion was the Proclamation ceremony declaring May 3 as Read Across Jamaica Day at King’s House on Thursday, April 28.

May 3 is Read Across Jamaica Day

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

Key Pieces of Legislation to be Passed this Fiscal Year

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Queen’s Counsel

His Excellency The Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, has on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, appointed the under-mentioned Attorneys-at-Law as Queen's Counsel, with effect from April 7, 2016: Senator Thomas Tavares-Finson Mrs. Valerie Neita-Robertson

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Full Implementation of Disabilities Act This Year

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be moving to fully implement the Disabilities Act this year. This will be achieved through the development of the regulations and codes of practice; establishment of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities as a body corporate; and establishment of the Disabilities Rights Tribunal. The Governor-General was...

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Government to Review NIS, PATH

The Government will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Act. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House on April 14, said the NIS review will address outdated practices and provisions, benefit rates and contributions. “It will also close loopholes and improve coverage and compliance,” he...

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Gov’t Driving the Growth Agenda

The Government is targeting several strategic areas this fiscal year as it moves to accelerate economic growth and job creation. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech at Gordon House on April 14, said that under the growth agenda, the Government will be implementing a new Special Economic Zones regime, and measures to...

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Career Advancement Programme to be Strengthened

The Government will be strengthening the Career Advancement Programme (CAP), which provides additional educational and vocational training opportunities for secondary students, aged 16 to 18. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during Thursday’s (April 14) Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, for the 2016/17 legislative year, at Gordon House. Since...

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Health Care Services to be Improved

The Government will be taking steps, this year, to improve service delivery within the health sector. In noting its recognition of the challenges impacting the sector, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government is committed to “working assiduously, during the first year of its administration, to tackle them.” He made the announcement while delivering the...

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Major Water Systems to be Developed

The Government will, this year, undertake the development and expansion of a number of water systems in order to improve service delivery to several communities. Among these are: the Rio Cobre water and Soapberry wastewater treatment plants in St. Catherine; and the Rio Bueno water treatment plant in Trelawny. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...