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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

The Government will only engage the services of security companies that adhere to the 2022 Supreme Court ruling to regard security guards as employees and not contract workers, reiterates Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. The ruling came into effect this month and allows security guards to access the full benefits of entitlements under the law....

Head and Co-Founder of Digital India Foundation, Arvind Gupta (second left) addressing members of the National Information and Communication Technology Advisory Council (NICTAC), at a Digital Think Tank held in the Banquet Hall, Office of the Prime Minister on April 3. At left is Senior Advisor/Consultant, Office of the Prime Minister, Alok Jain.

Members of the Diaspora are being urged to utilise the various channels of engagement and communication to interact with the Government. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, made the call while speaking at the third annual Jamaican Pioneers awards ceremony, held on Saturday (February 25) via the Zoom and Facebook...