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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, responds to a question posed during Wednesday’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, responds to a question posed during Wednesday’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

No Asylum Application Made By Haitians Illegally Entering Jamaica Recently

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says no application for asylum was made by the group of Haitians who entered the island illegally recently. A total of 37 Haitian...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses staff members at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Tuesday (June 27), during a visit to the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses staff members at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Tuesday (June 27), during a visit to the agency’s headquarters in Kingston.

JIS Encouraged to Be the Vanguard of Facts
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), presents a certificate and tablet to Lacovia High School student, Kwan Bailey, for his honourable achievement in the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) 2022 Essay Competition. Also sharing in the presentation (from left) are USF Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes and Flow’s Director of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Management, Kayon Mitchell. The occasion was a Project Funding Agreement signing ceremony to provide digital literacy and skills training to over 1,500 PATH households, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in Kingston, on Friday (June 23). The USF and Flow have partnered to undertake the engagement.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), presents a certificate and tablet to Lacovia High School student, Kwan Bailey, for his honourable achievement in the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) 2022 Essay Competition. Also sharing in the presentation (from left) are USF Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes and Flow’s Director of Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Management, Kayon Mitchell. The occasion was a Project Funding Agreement signing ceremony to provide digital literacy and skills training to over 1,500 PATH households, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in Kingston, on Friday (June 23). The USF and Flow have partnered to undertake the engagement.

Over 1,500 PATH Households to Benefit from Digital Literacy and Skills Training Project
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses yesterday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses yesterday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Job Descriptions Positive Step In Governance Structure – Minister
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), in discussion with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at today’s (June 7) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), in discussion with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at today’s (June 7) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Measures Implemented to Ensure Highest Standards of Conduct Among Political Leaders

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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Finance & Public ServiceInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Outcomes of Prime Minister’s Decision on Salary Adjustments Highlighted

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ decision to decline the salary increase attached to the post under the new public-sector-compensation regime will have implications for past and future holders of the office. Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided an update during Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “It’s not the [Most...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Information

Numerous Mechanisms in Place to Hold Ministers and MPs Accountable

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says there are numerous mechanisms in place that hold Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) accountable. These mechanisms have been agreed to, both internationally and locally. “There is this misconception that Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament are not held accountable; that...
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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 10).
EducationFinance & Public ServiceInformation

Task Force Established to Examine Issues with Teachers’ Payment System

A task force has been established to examine discrepancies within the payment system for teachers. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to a question posed during Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “The Minister of Education and Youth, in consultation...
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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew on May 10.
Information

Government Rejects Intimidation of Media Personnel – Information Minister

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government rejects any threat of intimidation against any media personnel. Speaking at today’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, the Minister said the media are seen as partners who inform the public on important matters of State and of Government. “This Government rejects,...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (May 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Information

Gov’t Remains Committed to Press Freedom

The Government remains committed to press freedom and providing access to information. This, according to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, who was speaking during Wednesday’s (May 3) post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House. “I think Jamaica has a positive history as it relates to press freedom. The mere...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 26).
InformationLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Constitutional Reform is A Public Process – Minister Morgan

Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic will be a public process, assures Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Speaking during Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Morgan said that it is impossible to not have public engagement in a constitutional reform process....
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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, on April 19.
Information

Quality of Road Experience to Improve with Traffic Act Public Awareness Campaign

The Road Traffic Act Public Awareness Campaign, dubbed ‘Know the Road Code’, will bring attention to key concerns regarding proper road usage and the desired behaviours to improve the quality of the road experience for all Jamaicans. Cabinet was recently provided with an update on the campaign by Minister without Portfolio, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. Speaking at...
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