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Special Sitting of Parliament for Jamaica 60
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in the 60th year of political independence, the country has much to be proud of and to …
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House Approves Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations
The House of Representatives, on July 26, approved the Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations 2022, which are intended to provide opportunities for fuel diversification, development, and …
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Thousands of Jamaicans Expected at Grand Gala
Approximately 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the National Stadium in St. Andrew on Independence Day (August 6) for the Grand Gala, which is part …
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Census Vital for Decision-Making at Policy Level – Dr. Clarke
The 15th Population and Housing Census is vital for decision-making at the policy level of Government as well as for businesses, says Minister of Finance …
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Cruise Industry Recruitment Drive Results in 3,609 Jamaicans Being Employed
The recent cruise industry recruitment exercise has, so far, resulted in the employment of 3,609 Jamaicans. Providing an update on the exercise in the House …
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Rio Cobre to be Declared an Irrigation Area
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved a measure to declare Rio Cobre an irrigation area. The Rio Cobre (Irrigation Area) Order, 2022 …
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House Approves Order to Declare Mid-Clarendon an Irrigation Area
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved the Mid-Clarendon (Irrigation Area) Order, 2022. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Minister of Agriculture and …
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Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets
The Government is moving to introduce the use of electronic warrants, which will be issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy …
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Jamaica is the Third Most Exposed Country to Hazards
Jamaica’s Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Policy and Strategy, 2020-2040 Green Paper, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19), by Minister of …
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PHOTOS: US Ambassador Visits Gordon House
More Than $3B for Social Support Programmes
The government has announced it will be spending an additional $2.7 billion to provide targeted support to Jamaicans who are most adversely affected by the …
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Jamaicans Take Up $2,500 Incentive To Sign Up For JAM-DEX
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government has reached the threshold of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) wallets …
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House Of Representatives Pays Tribute To Late Francis Tulloch
Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 28), paid tribute to and observed a minute of silence in honour of late former Minister …
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House Approves Exemption Of GCT On Lithium-Ion Batteries
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21) approved the General Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2022, Resolution, providing for the exemption of lithium-ion …
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Gov’t, Opposition Condemn Killing Of Mother And Children
Government and Opposition Members of Parliament have condemned the killing of a mother and her four children in Clarendon. Kemisha Wright of Cocoa Piece, and …
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Diaspora Policy Heading to Parliament Very Soon
The Draft National Diaspora Policy, which has been approved by Cabinet, is expected to be presented to Parliament within the next two weeks. The policy …
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60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs
The House of Representatives has approved a 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and …
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Jamaica To Become Logistics Supply Hub For Tourism-Dependent Caribbean Countries
The Government is moving to develop Jamaica as a planning supply hub for the local tourism sector and for other tourism-dependent nations in the region. …
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Financing For SMTEs
The National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has, to date, approved and disbursed 162 loans valued at some $1.56 billion to 72 beneficiaries, through a loan facility …
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Tourism Projections On Track
Jamaica is well on its way to achieving its 2022 projections of total visitor arrivals of 3.2 million and total revenue of US$3.3 billion, says …
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