The Government will be acquiring two Linear Accelerators (LINAC) machines which will assist with the delivery of improved cancer care in the island. This was announced by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the Throne Speech  at the State opening of Parliament for the 2014/15 Fiscal Year, at Gordon House, today (April 3). Linear...

The Government of Jamaica will this fiscal year join hands with other Small Developing States (SIDS) to ensure that the issues of this group of nations receive meaningful attention. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen says the country’s foreign policy thrust is aimed at developing a strategic vision, as it engages other SIDS on common interests. The...

Government Senator, Noel Sloley is urging the Parliament to continue passing legislation that will be of benefit to the country. “During the legislative year, we had a record number of Bills and we must not resile from that pace, as so many of our legislation are in need of updating, to be brought in line with the modern era in...

Government Senator, Navel Clarke, is proposing compulsory national service for all Jamaican youth, as a means of developing their sense of service and discipline. “I am convinced that it is time for Jamaica to adopt in treating with the young people from an early age… the discipline and behavioural norms in which a Christian and law abiding society exists,” Senator...

The Government expects that property tax reform will be ready for implementation by the start of the financial year 2015/16. This is outlined in the Supplementary Memorandum of Economic and Fiscal Policies, submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was tabled in the House of Representatives on March 25, by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 25, approved the withdrawal of US$6 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), to settle Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited’s (JBM) alumina supply obligations to Glencore AG. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips explained that the funds will be used to pay the first and second installments of quarterly payments...

The Senate on Friday, March 21, passed the fiscal rule legislation, as the government moves to put a cap on what the country can spend. The fiscal rules seek to bolster transparency within the economy and ensure a sustainable budget. Their enactment means that Parliament will have a greater responsibility in the management of the country’s economic affairs. The Bills,...