Duke Street in downtown Kingston was transformed into a vibrant display of military precision and political tradition for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). The highly rehearsed ceremony, with synchronised marching, drill exhibitions, royal salutes by members of the military dressed in their full regalia, and inspection of the Guard of Honour by Governor-General, His Excellency the...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will finalise an updated Foreign Trade Policy and Action Plan in fiscal year 2026/27, aimed at boosting exports, attracting investment, and driving Jamaica’s economic recovery and growth. This was revealed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for...

The Government has, so far, disbursed $2 billion in grants under the Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme, Jamaica’s largest housing-recovery initiative, to date. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). The...

The House of Representatives recently approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025 that will govern the Casino Gaming Act which was enacted in 2010. The Regulations set out the foundational rules for the Casino Gaming Commission’s administrative processes, licensee obligations, record-keeping and reporting, regulatory fees and procedures, inspection and enforcement powers, and general standards to ensure the industry operates in...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 3), passed legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors. Closing the debate on the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addressed...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 27), commenced the debate on legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors. The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...

A Joint Select Committee of Parliament is to be established to examine matters relating to the Jury Act. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13). He noted that the Committee will, in particular, examine and receive recommendations from stakeholders in the justice...