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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members were reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. The meeting was held at Gordon House.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members were reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. The meeting was held at Gordon House.

Jamaica to Accommodate Orphans from Haiti

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica has agreed to accommodate orphans from Haiti as the social conditions in the French-speaking country, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince, continue to deteriorate. “At this point,...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives.

ETOC Reports to Be Tabled in Parliament
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Thursday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure.

CPFSA Gets $350 Million More for 2024/25 Fiscal Year
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front row, centre), addresses Wednesday’s (March 6) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. She is accompanied by (from left) Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe, and Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Dean-Roy Bernard.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (front row, centre), addresses Wednesday’s (March 6) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. She is accompanied by (from left) Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe, and Supernumerary Permanent Secretary, Dean-Roy Bernard.

Gov’t to Implement Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Insurance Programmes
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 6).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 6).

$1.2 Billion to Repurpose Former Bauxite Lands for Agricultural Use

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), responds to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. With the Minister are (from left) Chairperson for the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme, Judith Robb Walters, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentWater

Crucial St. Mary Water Projects to Get under way This Year

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, has informed that elements of the Mason Hall water project in St. Mary will commence in less than two months. “There are elements that are tied to the CDB (Caribbean Development Bank) funding but, certainly, some of the distribution network will commence in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), responds to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. With the Minister are (from left) Chairperson for the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme, Judith Robb Walters, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

$20 Billion to Be Set Aside for Post-Spark Road Maintenance

The Government has made provision for the maintenance of the island’s network of secondary roads beyond the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance while responding to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, during Wednesday’s (March 6) sitting. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry Martin.
CommunityDevelopmentEnergyLocal GovernmentParliament

Gov’t Continuing Engagement with JPS to Repair Defective Streetlights

The Government will continue engaging the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) regarding repairs to defective streetlights islandwide. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure while responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, about the malfunctioning lamps. While...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
JusticeParliament

Jamaicans Encouraged to Utilise the Justice Ministry’s Services to Resolve Conflicts

Jamaicans are again being encouraged to utilise the Ministry of Justice’s services to resolve conflicts and avoid disputes. Among these is restorative justice which is tailored to resolve conflict by having all parties involved come together to reach an agreement. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the call during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on...
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