Cabinet is to consider a submission for the establishment of a Municipal Court and enhancement of the Municipal Police Force (MPF). This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate on June 11, in the House of Representatives. He informed that a joint submission from his Ministry...

Cabinet has approved the issuing of drafting instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for enactment of the Insolvency Act and amendments to the Companies Act. Speaking at the Jamaica House press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, June 6, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the amendments will bring the...

A proposal is to be submitted to Cabinet for the review and approval of a National Athlete Insurance and Retirement Benefits Plan. Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, made the announcement on Wednesday, June 5, during her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. She said that once approval is granted, “we will...

Jamaica’s Sport Policy and Sport for Development, Growth and Equity Fuelling Sporting Success for Future Development Salutations and Thanks: Mr. Speaker, I remain eternally grateful to the Almighty for everlasting grace and mercy. The constituents of St. Catherine North Central are responsible for my continued presence in this Honourable House to serve my country at the highest level. To them,...

The Government is to establish a Commercial Task Force within the Attorney General’s Chambers, aimed at providing legal advice on potential strategic investment projects. Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate in the House on May 29. He noted that Jamaica is poised to receive a significant volume of new investments,...

Mr. Speaker, God is great and we acknowledge His purpose, we seek His guidance, and we thank Him for his mercies. Please permit me to acknowledge some persons in the Gallery who have paid me the honour to come here today to listen to my contribution to this Sectoral debate. First is my wife Beverly to whom I am grateful...

The constituency of Eastern Westmoreland is a very special and unique constituency. It has provided leadership through leaders with different distinctive qualities. Some of whom are serving in several spheres of life including those that have served in this Honourable House. But while some only had one opportunity to serve in this House, others were given the opportunity to serve,...

The University of the West Indies (UWI), in partnership with Microsoft, has established an information technology centre aimed to fostering innovation and stimulating a sustainable local software economy. The Microsoft Innovation Centre (UWI MIC), which will be hosted through the UWI Business Centre on the institution’s Mona campus in St. Andrew, is expected to be opened in August. This was...