PHOTOS: Col. Currie Visits Gordon House
2021/22 Session Of Parliament Gets Under Way With Delivery Of Throne Speech
The 2021/22 session of Parliament got under way this morning (February 18), at Gordon House, highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, …
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PHOTOS: Opening Of Parliament, Thursday February 18
COVID-19 Compliant Ceremonial Opening Tomorrow
The 2021/2022 Parliamentary Year will open tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021 with the traditional Ceremonial Opening of Parliament being held at Gordon House. This year’s …
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State Opening Of Parliament February 18
The State Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2021/22 will take place on Thursday, February 18 at Gordon House, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Governor-General, His …
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Cabinet Receives And Approves Reports To Be Tabled In Parliament
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Cabinet received and approved 10 annual reports and/or financial statements that are to be tabled …
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House-Wiring Programme By JSIF In Progress
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is implementing a $189-million house-wiring programme across the island, being financed by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural …
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PHOTO: Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr Greg Christie, pays Courtesy Call on New Speaker
December 3 Deadline To Submit Public Comments On Construction Of New Parliament Building
Members of the public have until December 3 to submit written comments to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on the proposed construction of …
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No Dislocation Of Communities To Facilitate New Parliament Building – Minister Mckenzie
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is assuring residents living in communities surrounding National Heroes Park in Kingston that there will …
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First-Time Parliamentarians Being Prepared to Effectively Carry Out their Roles
First-time parliamentarians are engaged in a five-week virtual seminar being staged by the Houses of Parliament, which will aid in preparing them to effectively carry …
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Renovation of Gordon House to Commence After Heroes Weekend
Renovation work to be undertaken at Gordon House, downtown Kingston, is scheduled to commence after the Heroes weekend. Leader of Government Business in the House …
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Parliament to Resume Normal Operations
The Houses of Parliament wishes to advise the public that it will resume regular operations on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. This follows a deep-cleaning exercise …
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Parliamentary Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic Delivered by Dr. the Honourable Christopher Tufton, MP Minister of Health and Wellness on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Madam Speaker, the country has made a significant transition to a new phase of the COVID-19 challenge. This phase is defined as community transmission that …
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Remaining Members of Parliament Sworn In
The three remaining Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in today (September 29), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. They are Philip Henriques, …
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Parliamentary Statement on the National Identification System Delivered by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Madam Speaker, according to the World Bank (2020), the massive shock of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated containment measures have severely contracted the global …
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New Junior Ministers ready to serve
Three Ministers of State, who will be serving in that capacity for the first time, have declared their readiness to undertake their duties. They are …
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Ministers of State sworn into office
Nine Ministers of State were sworn into office on Monday (September 14) to serve in the various Ministries. They were sworn in at King’s House …
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Ministers and Attorney-General Take Oath of Office
Fourteen Ministers of Government and the Attorney-General were sworn into office on Sunday (Sept 13), during a ceremony at King’s House. Those taking the Oath …
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Four Ministers sworn in
Four Ministers of Government were sworn into office on Monday (September 7) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony …
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