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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 12.

$300.9M Budgeted for SPIRO Project in 2026/27

A total of $300.9 million has been allocated in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure for the implementation of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project. The aim is to expand social protection coverage in Jamaica and strengthen...

$164M Earmarked for Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t Projects $29.4B From New Revenue Measures In Fiscal Year 2026/27

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2026/27 Throne Speech, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t to Establish Department of Family and Children’s Services

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads member of the Government in marching along Duke Street into Gordon House for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)

Duke Street Comes Alive with Colour and Tradition for Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, details State initiatives and programmes while delivering the Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year, at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

4 weeks ago Foreign AffairsGovernor GeneralParliament

Gov’t to Finalise New Trade Policy to Boost Exports and Investment

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...

4 weeks ago Governor GeneralHurricane Relief & RecoveryParliament

Gov’t Disburses $2b in Grants Under ROOFS Programme

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...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.

4 weeks ago Parliament

House Approves Casino Gaming Regulations to Operationalise 2010 Act

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...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on February 3.

1 month ago CybersecurityParliament

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Cybercrime Framework

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...

1 month ago CybersecurityParliament

House Opens Debate on Cybercrime Bill to Bolster Child Protection and Law Enforcement

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...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13).

2 months ago Justice and Constitutional AffairsParliament

Parliament to Establish Joint Select Committee to Review Jury Act

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...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on January 13.

2 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentParliamentWater

Government to Expand Protected Areas by 30% by 2030

The Government has committed to expanding the country’s protected areas network by approximately 30 per cent by the year 2030, commonly referred to as the ‘30x30’ target. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said at present, Jamaica has declared approximately 24 per cent of its landmass as protected under law, including the Cockpit Country Protected Area,...