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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads Members of Parliament elect down Duke Street for the opening of the new Parliament, and the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads Members of Parliament elect down Duke Street for the opening of the new Parliament, and the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.

Members of Parliament Sworn in

The 63 Members of Parliament (MPs) who won their seats in the September 3 General Election were sworn in on September 18, at the opening of the new Parliament at Gordon House. Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural,...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), leads Government ministers down Duke Street for the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and the swearing in of members of the Senate and House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), leads Government ministers down Duke Street for the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and the swearing in of members of the Senate and House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).

PHOTO: PM Leads Government Ministers Down Duke Street
Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew East, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on September 18. Observing the proceeding is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.
Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew East, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on September 18. Observing the proceeding is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.

PHOTOS: Opening of the New Parliament and Swearing in of Members of Parliament
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), guides Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, as she signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), guides Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, as she signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House.

Members of New Cabinet Pledge to Build on Legacy of Growth and Reform
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).

Job Descriptions to Be Advanced This Parliamentary Term – PM

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
ElectionsGeneral ElectionParliament

Ministers Continue to Function During Dissolution of Parliament

During the dissolution of Parliament, Ministers of Government continue their functions, while seats of all Members of Parliament (MPs) become vacant, until the newly elected ones are sworn into office, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, dissolved the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15, by proclamation issued on the...
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Parliament of Jamaica to be Dissolved on Friday, August 15

The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt. J, will dissolve the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15, 2025, by proclamation issued on the advice of the Prime Minister. This follows the announcement by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Dr. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, that...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the House of Representatives.
FisheriesParliament

House Approves Order to Maintain Levy on Exported Conch

The House of Representatives on July 1 approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2025, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2025 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, reminded the Lower House that the levy, which was imposed last year for...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives.
Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House of Representatives Approves Public Procurement (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24), approved the Public Procurement (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Regulations are a proactive response to Jamaica’s evolving public procurement landscape. “They align the country’s procurement practices with international standards, improve confidence among stakeholders, and support Jamaica’s broader goals of sustainable development, institutional...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).
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Jamaica to Petition King Charles III for Privy Council Ruling on Slavery Reparations

Jamaica will be submitting a petition to His Majesty King Charles III, requesting that he refer a set of legal questions to the Privy Council concerning reparations for slavery. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24). “We...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).
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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).
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Gov’t Earmarks $832M for Hurricane Mitigation Work Islandwide

The Government will be spending approximately $832 million on critical mitigation work across the island, ahead of what is projected to be an active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. This includes a $172-million allocation to be distributed among the 63 members of Parliament (MPs) for mitigation work in their constituencies. The amount earmarked for MPs represents a significant increase over the...
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