Completion of the Joint Select Committee’s review of the Integrity Commission Bill is one of several key legislative engagements slated to be undertaken during 2015/16. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech, under the theme: ‘Partnership for Development: Inclusive Growth…Expanding Opportunities’, during the 2015/16 State Opening of Parliament on...

A Department of School Services (DSS) is slated to be established in the new fiscal year, to coordinate activities and provide a stronger focus on school improvement and accountability. The DSS is aimed at improving the quality of education and output from the system. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the...

Several key pieces of legislation, aimed at enhancing and improving Jamaica’s national security and justice systems, are included on the legislative agenda for the new 2015/16 Parliamentary year. This is outlined in the Throne Speech delivered on Thursday, February 19, at Gordon House, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Notable among the legislation are: the Caribbean...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the international partners for their invaluable contribution to the country’s development. “The Government and people of Jamaica deeply appreciate the invaluable assistance and cooperative spirit in which our partners support our efforts to build our economy, and improve the quality of life of our people,” Sir Patrick said. He...

Attorney-at-law, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, effective February 2. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House, on January 27. In his remarks, the Governor-General said Mrs. Parchment Brown’s proven track record of outstanding service and probity, coupled with...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Jamaicans to support the Theodora Project in Negril, which assists youth vulnerable to human trafficking. He pointed out that the support will allow the organisation to increase its involvement with at-risk youth and those who are most vulnerable to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. “Theodora is providing...

His Excellency The Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Arlene Harrison Henry to the post of Public Defender in accordance with the Public Defender (Interim) Act of 2000. Her appointment takes effect as of the 19th of January, 2015. Mrs. Harrison Henry, former President of the Jamaica Bar Association, was called...