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Horse Racing Returns To Caymanas Park Saturday
Horse racing will resume at Caymanas Park on Saturday, June 20, following consultation with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. This was announced by Minister …
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House Gives More Time To Achieve Debt To GDP Target
The House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 27), approved amendments to the Financial Audit and Administration (FAA) Act to postpone Jamaica’s target of reducing debt …
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House Passes Data Protection Bill
The Data Protection Act, which will enshrine, in law, measures to protect the privacy and personal information of Jamaicans, was passed in the House of …
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Discussions Under Way On Return To Work Protocols
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is in discussions with the private sector to ensure that the most appropriate protocols for the return to work …
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Bills Aimed At Revolutionising The Country’s Land-Titling System Passed
Two companion Bills, aimed at revolutionising the country’s land-titling system and allowing eligible persons occupying family lands to receive titles, have been approved by the …
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House Approves Appointment Of Integrity Commission Oversight Committee
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12) approved the appointment of an Integrity Commission Oversight Committee. It will comprise Minister with responsibility for Education, …
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Small Business Grants To Be Paid May
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the verification of Small Business Grant applications is underway and payments will …
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SET Cash Payments To Begin Shortly
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says payments will begin shortly under the Supporting Employees with the Transfer of …
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More Than 500,000 Applications For COVID CARE Programme
The Government’s COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme has received more than 500,000 applications across the available grant types. Minister of Finance and …
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Revised NIDS Bill To Be Considered By Cabinet Soon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Cabinet will soon consider the revised National Identification System (NIDS) Bill, following which it will be …
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$40 Million To Assist Persons With Disabilities
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has announced that persons with disabilities who are having challenges accessing the benefits …
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House Begins Debate On Tourism Workers Pension Scheme Regulations
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 21), started the debate on the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations, which outlines the registration process for employed …
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SOEs Contributing To Crime Reduction
The States of Public Emergency (SOE) continue to make an impact in lowering crime and violence in the country. In the East Kingston Division, where …
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Debate Begins On Bill To Reform Land-Titling System
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21) began debate on the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020, which is aimed at reforming Jamaica’s land-titling …
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PM Says No Election With SOEs In Place
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says it is not his intention to hold an election while sections of the island are under States …
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Gov’t Will Not Relent In Crime-Fighting – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is warning criminals who are seeking to use the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to continue their criminal activities that …
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Transport Minister Dismisses Rumours
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has dismissed rumours that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is up for sale to Chinese Harbour …
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ZOSOs Extended In Denham Town And Mount Salem
The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, Kingston and Mount Salem, St. James will be extended by a further 60 days to June …
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More Than $50 Million Raised From COVID-19 Telethon
A total of $50,261,320 has been raised, so far, from the ‘Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand’ event held on Easter Sunday (April 12), towards procuring …
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