House Passes Bill to Allow Withdrawal from NHT
The Government is to continue withdrawing $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to support the budget for the next four years. Legislation …
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More Resources for Security Forces, Social Intervention
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that additional resources will be provided to the security forces for implementation of social intervention programmes as …
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Parliamentarians Pay Tribute to Portia Simpson Miller
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for her stellar contribution to politics and …
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Establishment of National Identification System a Priority – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making the establishment of the National Identification System (NIDS) a priority. He said the …
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National Identification and Registration Bill Re-Tabled
The National Identification and Registration Bill was re-tabled in the House of Representatives on June 6. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, withdrew the original …
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House Passes Political Parties Registration Regulations
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 17), approved the Political Parties Registration Regulations 2017, Resolution. The Regulations, which were drafted by the Electoral Commission …
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Sitting of House of Representative Postponed
Please be advised that in light of severe weather conditions, meetings of the Infrastructure and Physical Development Committee and the House of Representatives will not …
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Senate Passes Arbitration Bill
The Arbitration Bill, which seeks to provide an effective non-judicial mechanism for settling disputes between contracting parties, was passed in the Senate on Friday (April …
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99% Labour Agreements Completed
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says 99 per cent of the collective labour agreements have …
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House Passes Bill to Establish Jamaica National Service Corps
A Bill seeking to establish the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) within the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), was passed in the House of Representatives, yesterday …
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Senate Suspends Arbitration Bill Debate
The Senate debate on the Arbitration Bill has been deferred to facilitate a review of the proposed amendments by Opposition members. The Bill is intended …
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Revised Pension Scheme Takes Effect June 1
Government is to implement the revised pension scheme for public-sector workers on June 1, 2017. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 5) passed legislation …
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Defence Act to be Amended
The Defence Act is to be amended to formalise the Chief of Defence Staff title given to the commanding officer of the Jamaica Defence Force …
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Debate Begins on Pension Bill
Debate on a Bill to reform arrangements of the public-sector pension scheme began in the House of Representatives yesterday (March 15). The Bills are the …
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2017-18 Session of Parliament Underway
The 2017-18 session of Parliament got underway today (February 9) with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne …
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Ceremonial Opening of Parliament February 9
The ceremonial opening of Parliament takes place on Thursday (February 9) at Gordon House in Kingston, with the traditional pomp and pageantry. This event, which …
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House Passes Bill to Strengthen Measures to Fight Corruption
The House of Representatives on January 31 approved the Integrity Commission Bill, which is aimed at promoting and enhancing standards of ethical conduct for parliamentarians …
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Parliament Seeks Public’s Assistance on Sexual Offences Act
PUBLIC NOTICE – A Joint Select Committee of Parliament has been appointed to review the “Sexual Offences Act”. This Joint Select Committee will also review …
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2017/18 Estimates of Expenditure to be Tabled February 9
The Estimates of Expenditure for the 2017/18 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 9. This was disclosed by …
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Boundary Bill to be Tabled in The House
Cabinet has given approval for a Bill to be tabled in Parliament detailing how the boundaries of Local Government city municipalities are to be altered. …
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