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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Prime Minister Warns Against Price Gouging in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is closely monitoring market activities to ensure unscrupulous individuals do not exploit the disaster and dislocation resulting from Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3 for financial gain. Speaking during a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces Hurricane Beryl relief measures in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Gov’t Providing Additional $4 Million per Constituency for Hurricane Relief

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

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).

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Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Insurance Plan to Be Launched Soon

The Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners Insurance Plan is to be launched within weeks. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). “This game-changing plan will address situations where there is no money to bury a practitioner...

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Sexual Harassment Tribunal Members Appointed

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, on Tuesday (June 25) announced the 15-member Sexual Harassment Tribunal. All members have met the fit and proper eligibility requirements specified in the Sexual Harassment Act. The Tribunal will be chaired by Ferdinand Algernon Smith, and includes Dr. Meric Dale Walker, Donald Roberts, Debby-Ann Brown-Salmon, Karen Thompson-Wilson, Karen Campbell-Bascoe, Gennetta...

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...