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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Jamaica Legal Information Portal to Be Developed

The Government has awarded a US$197,000 contract to European firm, Softengi, to develop the Jamaica Legal Information Portal (JLIP). The portal is intended to improve public access to Jamaica’s laws, educate the public about all aspects of legal information and...
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.
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.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Utilise the Justice Ministry’s Services to Resolve Conflicts
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Gov’t to Ensure Greater Spend of Capital Expenditure
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right, front row), addresses members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Tuesday (March 5). Accompanying him are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left, front row), and representatives of portfolio departments and agencies.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right, front row), addresses members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Tuesday (March 5). Accompanying him are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith (left, front row), and representatives of portfolio departments and agencies.

Jamaica Projected to Welcome 4.2 Million Visitors and Generate US$4.1B in Tourism Earnings for 2023/24
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Programme to Enhance Climate Change Resilience Gets $6.9 Million

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Health & WellnessParliament

Government Allocates $481 Million for Ongoing Transformation of UHWI

The Government has set aside $481 million for ongoing transformation of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). As contained in the 2024/2025 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the funds earmarked for the new financial year will help to improve patient experience at the institution. Anticipated targets for the new financial year include the re-routing...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives during the tabling of the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure on February 15.
EducationFinance & Public ServiceParliamentYouth

Three Primary Schools to Be Rehabilitated and One Infant School Constructed

Three primary schools are to be rehabilitated and one infant school constructed in the 2024/25 fiscal year. The works will be undertaken under the School Infrastructure Improvement Project, which has been allocated $726.7 million in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure. This project aims to reduce the incidence of poverty in low-income vulnerable communities by improving access to quality education and...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Health & WellnessParliament

$5 Billion Allocated for Redevelopment of CRH

The Government has set aside more than $5 billion for critical improvement works under the continued redevelopment of the St. James-based Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH). Details of the project are outlined in the 2024/2025 Estimates of Expenditure, which will go before the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, shortly. The objectives of the project are improving service delivery...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Climate ChangeFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Project to Enhance Disaster and Climate Resilience Gets $221 Million

Just over $221 million has been budgeted to undertake activities to enhance Jamaica’s resilience to disasters and climate risks. The activities will be done under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project in the Office of the Prime Minister. It is being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through funding from the Government of Jamaica and the International Bank for...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), looks on as Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards (left), outlines the scope of works on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James during a tour of the project on January 8. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third right); and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right).
Budget 2024/2025Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceParliamentWorks / Construction

$10.2-Billion Allocation for Montego Bay Perimeter Road

A budgetary allocation of $10.2 billion has been made for the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project for the upcoming fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The funds allocated will go towards acquiring the remaining parcels of land needed for the Montego Bay and Long Hill bypass road construction;...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceParliament

Electronic Land Titling Project Gets $150 Million

The Government has allocated $150 million for the Electronic Land Titling Project, which will continue in the upcoming fiscal year. The sum is contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Implemented by the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the project aims to improve the efficiency of the land registration process from the...
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Motorists in St. Thomas are now enjoying a new alignment that replaces the hills of Grants Pen in the parish under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project SCHIP).
Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime MinisterParliamentWorks / Construction

$6.2 Billion Allocated to Continue Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

A sum of $6.2 billion has been allocated to continue works on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) in the upcoming fiscal year. Details of the undertaking are contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The funds will be used to conclude land acquisition, Jamaica Public Service (JS) pole relocation and pipeline replacement....
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