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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

PM Announces REACH Programme to Assist Hurricane Beryl Victims

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme, which is aimed at providing immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. The major elements of the programme include the distribution...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, reads from Lamentations 3:19 during the funeral service for former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Violet Neilson, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (July 8). Mr. Davis represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Late Former Speaker of the House Hailed as Trailblazer

Late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Violet Neilson.

Official Funeral for Violet Neilson is Today

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).

Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Insurance Plan to Be Launched Soon

Sexual Harassment Tribunal Members Appointed

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 25.

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Government Moves Ahead to Develop Fort Rocky as Major Entertainment Venue

The Government is moving ahead with plans to develop Fort Rocky as a major venue in the Port Royal Entertainment Zone. “In building the Fort Rocky venue, we had to conduct an ecological assessment of the site, which caused the delay, as well as a survey of flora and fauna and a study of sound and light,” Minister of Culture,...

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National Stadium Redevelopment Project Slated to Commence in August 2025

Ground is to be broken in August 2025 to commence work on the National Stadium’s redevelopment into a world-class sports facility. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). She said the project will be facilitated under...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Lasford Douglas, raise a toast during a farewell diplomatic lunch held on June 21 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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Farewell Diplomatic Lunch for His Excellency Lasford Douglas

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) and Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Lasford Douglas, raise a toast during a farewell diplomatic lunch held on June 21 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

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Work Commences to Develop a Digital Legal Information Portal for Jamaica

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work has commenced to develop a comprehensive digital information portal for Jamaica’s laws. Funding is being provided by the World Bank under its Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Project (FCGP). “I am pleased to report that the contract for the development of the Jamaica Legal Information Portal was awarded...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on June 11.

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House Approves Additional 180-Day ZOSO Extension in Seven Communities

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven communities across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

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House Approves Conch (Export Levy) Order, 2024

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2024, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy of US$0.50 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2024 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Conch (Export Levy) Act was passed in 2009...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, displays a copy of the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

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Drafting Instructions for Bill to Transition Jamaica to Republic Being Prepared

The Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) is moving to prepare drafting instructions for the substantive Bill to transition Jamaica from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11). “When the Bill comes to...