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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

Gov’t Approves $22M Disbursement To Each Constituency For Mitigation And Clean-Up Programme

The Government has approved the disbursement of $22 million to each of the 63 constituencies to undertake the annual mitigation and clean-up programme. This is in response to the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael and the heavy rains during the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

Over 600 Roads Identified For Rehabilitation Under Spark Programme

Gov’t Senator Calls for Reintroduction of Revised Osha in Parliament

Outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, bids farewell to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 29).

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Former Finance Minister

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 29), while other members of the House bang their desks in respect.

Nigel is a Special Resource for Jamaica – PM Holness

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22).

1 year ago National Security and PeaceParliament

Agriculture Minister Reporting Improved Outcomes from Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is reporting improvements in the response to praedial larceny since the start of the year. In a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22), Mr. Green said the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been actively working to reduce agricultural produce crimes. “This...

Member of Parliament (MP) for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis, delivers her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 16).

1 year ago ParliamentWorks / Construction

Five Community Roads in Hanover Western to Be Repaired

Five community roads in Hanover Western have been identified for repairs and will be allocated $2 million each to fund programmed remedial work. The roads are Clinic Hill/Russell Lane, Green Island to Prospect Square, Green Island to Grange, Lucea to Dundee Pen and Kendal to Cessnock. In her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 16).

1 year ago Parliament

Solar Lights to Be Installed in Over 30 Communities Across St. Andrew West Rural

Solar lights will be installed in more than 30 communities across St. Andrew West Rural. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, during her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 16). Mrs....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

1 year ago LabourParliamentSocial Security

Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government remains steadfast in improving, rebuilding and enhancing healthcare facilities for Jamaicans. This, he notes, is evident in his constituency, among other areas, where “we are witnessing a transformation in our healthcare landscape,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

1 year ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Finance Minister Urges Prudent Management of Overtime Budgets by MDAs

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is urging ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to exercise prudent management of overtime budgets. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee reviewing the First Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 15), Dr. Clarke said the way in which compensation arrangements exist now,...

1 year ago Parliament

FINSAC Commission Archives to Be Launched

The FINSAC Commission Archives are expected to be launched in the coming days, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. He made the announcement while closing the debate on the first supplementary estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 15). “Later this week, we plan to launch the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing Tuesday’s (October 15) sitting of the House of Representatives.

1 year ago Budget 2024/2025Parliament

243,000 Jamaicans Approved for Reverse Income Tax Credit

Some 243,000 Jamaicans have been approved for the Government’s Reverse Income Tax Credit. This financial initiative is designed to assist persons earning below $3 million annually, who meet the specific criteria, to receive a one-off $20,000 payment. Addressing the House of Representatives on a motion for the approval of the first supplementary estimates for fiscal year 2024/25 on Tuesday (October...