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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on January 14.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on January 14.

House Amends Income Tax Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 14) passed amendments to the Income Tax Act, codifying the revenue measures that were announced in the 2024/25 Budget. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), shares a photo opportunity with Programmes Manager of the Good Governance Project, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Headquarters (CPA HQ), Fraser McIntosh (second left); Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (centre); Clerk of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago and Branch Secretary of CPA in the country, Brian Caesar (second right); and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the CPA Benchmark Self-Assessment Exercise on Monday (January 13) at Gordon House in downtown Kingston. The CPA recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures provide internationally recognised standards for good governance in parliamentary practices.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), shares a photo opportunity with Programmes Manager of the Good Governance Project, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Headquarters (CPA HQ), Fraser McIntosh (second left); Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (centre); Clerk of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago and Branch Secretary of CPA in the country, Brian Caesar (second right); and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the CPA Benchmark Self-Assessment Exercise on Monday (January 13) at Gordon House in downtown Kingston. The CPA recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures provide internationally recognised standards for good governance in parliamentary practices.

PHOTOS: CPA Benchmark Self-Assessment Exercise at Gordon House
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange, distributes care packages to senior citizens during the annual Christmas treat hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (December 18). The event was held on the grounds of Gordon House in Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange, distributes care packages to senior citizens during the annual Christmas treat hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (December 18). The event was held on the grounds of Gordon House in Kingston.

Houses of Parliament Bring Christmas Cheer to Children, Senior Citizens
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, smiles as she observes children enjoying a fun ride during the annual Christmas treat hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (December 18) at the Gardens of Parliament in Kingston. This year’s event featured a health village for senior citizens and kiddies park for children.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, smiles as she observes children enjoying a fun ride during the annual Christmas treat hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (December 18) at the Gardens of Parliament in Kingston. This year’s event featured a health village for senior citizens and kiddies park for children.

PHOTOS: Houses of Parliament Christmas Treat
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Scores of St. James Southern Residents Benefit from Assistance

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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis.
Health & WellnessParliament

Health and Security Improvements in St. James Southern

Several health centres in St. James Southern are to benefit from upgrading works, says Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis. The MP was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, recently. He said Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.
AgricultureParliament

St. James Southern Beryl Recovery

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, has highlighted the significant support provided by the Government to enable farmers and householders in the constituency to recover and rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, Mr. Davis noted the severe impact of the hurricane...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis, during his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives.
Parliament

St. James Southern Students Benefit from $17 Million in Educational Support

More than $17 million in scholarships, grants, book vouchers, and other educational support were provided for students in the St. James Southern constituency this year, says Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis. The MP, who is also Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3).
Legal and Constitutional AffairsParliament

Review of Bill to Amend Jamaica’s Constitution Far Advanced

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the review of the Bill to amend Jamaica’s Constitution is far advanced, citing the possibility of the legislation being tabled in Parliament next week, prior to the Christmas recess. Mrs. Malahoo Forte made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3). She informed...
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Newly elected Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, takes the Oath of Allegiance, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 3. Looking on is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.
Parliament

Successful By-Election Members of Parliament Sworn In

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, and returning Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert, were sworn in, on Tuesday (December 3), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the MPs were welcomed by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Juliet Holness; House...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
National Security and PeaceParliament

New Mobile Police Station in Gregory Park

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has informed that a new mobile police station is now located in the community of Gregory Park. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12). Mr. Terrelonge, who is Minister of State in...
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