Gov’t to Provide IDs for Persons Detained During State of Public Emergency
The Government will be providing identification (ID) cards for persons who are in need of one and have been detained during the State of Public …
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Public Sector Transformation Division Focused on 12 Service Areas
The Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Division, Office of the Cabinet will be placing focus on 12 critical areas as it continues to work to …
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House Passes Resolution to Extend State of Public Emergency
The House of Representatives, yesterday (January 30) approved the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in the parish …
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Court Dismisses Claims Against Port Authority of Jamaica
The Supreme Court on November 30, 2017, dismissed all the claims brought against the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) by two recently retired executives as …
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Minister Says Security Operations in St. James Going Very Well
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the security operations being carried out under the State of Public Emergency in St. James, though in …
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Minister of Justice Statement to Parliament Tuesday January 23, 2018
Mr Speaker, this Honourable House is reminded of the recommendation of the West Kingston Commission of Enquiry in its Report published on September 19, 2016, …
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Minister of National Security Statement to Parliament January 23, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I stand to update you on a number of issues pertaining to National Security. Crime Situation It is a fact that during the …
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MIDA Assists 1,396 Microenterprises in 2016/17
For the 2016/17 fiscal year, the Micro Investment Development Agency (MIDA), through microfinance organisations (MFOs), disbursed a total of $143.58 million to finance 1,396 microenterprises. …
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Cabinet Approves Pilot for Some JUTC Buses to Use LNG
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Cabinet has approved the pilot project to retrofit some Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses to use …
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Registration of Political Parties Begins Jan. 2, 2018
Registration of political parties will begin on January 2 next year, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. In a Statement to the …
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Mayor of Kingston Highlights Importance of Building Act
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says the Building Act 2017 is a major step for the country as it supports a resilient infrastructure …
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House Approves First Supplementary Estimates
The First Supplementary Estimates for the 2017/18 financial year, which reflect an increase of $89.9 billion, was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday …
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DART Returns from Dominica
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which was deployed to Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, has returned to the …
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CARICOM Report to Be Tabled in The House in January
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the final report from the CARICOM Review Commission will be brought to Parliament in January 2018. “The …
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PAAC Deliberating First Supplementary Estimates
Members of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) are now deliberating the First Supplementary Estimates for the 2017/18 financial year. It will then be …
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Security Minister Says Taxes for Cars on Wharf Getting Priority Attention
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the taxes surrounding the 66 cars for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which are on the wharf, …
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Senate Begins Debate on Building Bill
The Senate on Friday (December 1) began debate on the Building Bill, which seeks to establish a modern legislative framework that will serve to reduce …
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Statement to Parliament by Hon Robert Montague
Mr. Speaker There has been a debate surrounding the pre-owned motor vehicles policy and procurement. Many of the contributors to the debate have formed their …
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First Supplementary Estimates to be Tabled Dec. 5
The first Supplementary Estimates for the 2017/18 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 5. This was disclosed by …
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Entities Must Report Unusual Financial Transactions
Real estate dealers, public accountants and casino and gaming machine operators are now required by law to report financial transactions that are linked to or …
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