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Member of Parliament, St. James Central and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 27.

Heroy Clarke Hails Montego Bay Perimeter Road as Transformational for Western Jamaica

Member of Parliament, St. James Central, Heroy Clarke, has hailed the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project as a transformational development for St. James and for the entire western Jamaica. “Every Jamaican who has driven into Montego Bay knows the traffic...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Minister Tufton Commends Cuba’s Enduring Contribution to Jamaica’s Healthcare System

Member of Parliament for St. James Central and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 27)

Over $66M Invested in Education Support in St. James Central

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 13).

Costing for Savanna-La-Mar Hospital’s New A&E Department Being Finalised

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Hon. Delano Seiveright, speaks during the State of the Constituency Debate, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 13).

Major Crimes Down in St. Andrew North Police Division

Member of Parliament for Central Kingston and State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, speaks during the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 13).

3 weeks ago Parliament

Major Drop in Murders Restores Vitality to Central Kingston

Central Kingston is experiencing a major reduction is crime, which is transforming the area into a safer more stable community. Member of Parliament and State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, said that four murders have been recorded since January, representing a massive drop from up to 50 murders annually in previous years. He said the improved...

3 weeks ago Parliament

Urban Renewal Taking Shape in Central Kingston

The Government’s urban renewal programme is driving significant transformation in Central Kingston through critical infrastructure overhauls and modernised housing developments. Speaking during the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 13), Member of Parliament and State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, highlighted the rehabilitation of several roads under the Shared...

Minister of Water, Environment & Climate Change and St. Ann North Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 6.

3 weeks ago Parliament

St. Ann’s Bay Library to Become Marcus Garvey Library and Museum

The St. Ann’s Bay Library is to be transformed into the Marcus Garvey Library and Museum in honour of Jamaica’s first National Hero. Minister of Water, Environment & Climate Change and St. Ann North Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during his State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6)....

Minister of Water, Environment & Climate Change and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks in the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6).

3 weeks ago Parliament

MP On Mission to Get Schools Off Shift System in St. Ann North East

Minister of Water, Environment & Climate Change and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Ann North East, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is on a mission to have the shift system removed from schools in that constituency, and to improve the lives of the people. During his address in the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, pilots the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6).

4 weeks ago Justice and Constitutional AffairsParliament

House Opens Debate on Legislation to Address Jury Tampering

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 6), opened debate on the Jury (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, which seeks to strengthen measures to address jury tampering. Piloting the debate, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the Bill seeks to empower judges, in cases where jury tampering is suspected or detected, to discharge a jury and continue...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, contributes to debate on the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 29).

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceParliamentPrime Minister

PM Champions Universal Payment System

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for a universal payment system, particularly as it relates to the Government being able to make payments and cash transfers to citizens. He said that many other countries are developing central payment platforms backed by the Government. “They don't all use what we call the central bank digital...