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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Hon Portia Simpson Miller (third left), leads Government members into Gordon House for the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Other members of the Government (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley; Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

New Parliamentary Year Begins

The 2014/2015 session of Parliament began today (April 3), at Gordon House, with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor-General,...

Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites greets students from the St. George's Girls Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

More Improvements for Education Sector This Year

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) and Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, greet students from the St. George's Girls Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

Decline in All Major Crimes

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon Omar Davies (left) in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips, before the start of the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivered the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’.

NHT to Spend $22 Billion on Housing This Year

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Jamaica Defence Force before delivering the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament on April 3.

Economy Stronger Than A Year Ago – GG

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Parliament

$1.7 Billion to Rehabilitate Wells, Pumping Stations and Reservoirs

A total of $1.7 billion will be spent by the Government to rehabilitate 26 well sources, pumping stations, and reservoirs across the island. This forms part of the programmes and projects planned for the new fiscal year to provide potable water to households. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Parliament

$1.7 Billion for Infrastructure Upgrading in Rural Communities

The Government will, this fiscal year spend $1.7 billion to upgrade infrastructure such as water, sewer, and roads, in the rural communities of St. Ann and St. Elizabeth, under the Jamaica Economical Housing Project. This is outlined in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. the Hon....

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

August Opening For Linstead-Moneague Leg of North-South Highway

The Linstead to Moneague leg of the North-South Highway should be open to the public by August. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen as he delivered the Throne Speech at the 2014/15 State Opening of Parliament in Gordon House today (April 3). He informed that work on the other two sections (Caymanas to...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

New Telecoms Licences Expected to Enhance Services

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick says the renewal of telecoms and spectrum licences to the country’s two major telecommunications providers is expected to result in better Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services. The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, yesterday issued the licences, which is expected to bring in revenues of $12 billion. Delivering the 2014/15...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Government to Purchase Machines to Improve Cancer Care

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...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Jamaica Will Continue to Help Push Small Islands Agenda

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...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech under the theme: ‘Going for Growth: Creating Opportunities’, at the State Opening of Parliament, today (April 3). Standing at right is the Governor General’s Aid de Camp, Major Morton Stewart.

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Governor GeneralParliament

Government to Spend $4 Billion to Protect the Most Vulnerable

Government will spend over $4 billion for the protection of the most vulnerable groups, during the 2014/15 Financial Year. This will include Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and the unemployed. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, informed that $73 million of this amount will be spent on...