The House of Representatives, on July 26, approved the Electricity (Net Billing) Regulations 2022, which are intended to provide opportunities for fuel diversification, development, and deployment of renewable energy sources. The aim is to have a modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable energy sector that is affordable and accessible. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, told the House...

Approximately 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the National Stadium in St. Andrew on Independence Day (August 6) for the Grand Gala, which is part of Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The cultural showcase, which is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m., will feature presentations in music, drama, song and dance, by costumed and uniformed groups alongside popular local artistes. Addressing...

The 15th Population and Housing Census is vital for decision-making at the policy level of Government as well as for businesses, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. The census is scheduled to begin on September 12 this year. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 26, Dr. Clarke pointed out that the census...

The recent cruise industry recruitment exercise has, so far, resulted in the employment of 3,609 Jamaicans. Providing an update on the exercise in the House of Representatives on July 26, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said additional information will be provided once the data has been tabulated. “The process is continuing, as the final selection is being carried through...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved the Mid-Clarendon (Irrigation Area) Order, 2022. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said he is empowered as Minister under Section 3(1) of the Irrigation Act, by Order, to declare any specified area in the Order an irrigation area. The Mid-Clarendon area includes...

The Government is moving to introduce the use of electronic warrants, which will be issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19. The legislation will help to bring into effect...

Jamaica’s Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Policy and Strategy, 2020-2040 Green Paper, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19), by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. In his remarks, Mr. McKenzie said the essential purpose of this policy is to ensure that by the year 2040, Jamaica will have strengthened its social and...