Latest

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech during Tuesday’s (February 14) Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Tuesday (February 14).

Government Updating National Energy Policy

The Government is updating the National Energy Policy (2009-2030) to ensure that it reflects global and local changes and positions the energy sector to become a more secure, sustainable, clean and reliable sector over the next 30 years. The updated...

Infrastructure Development of Public Health Facilities Will Continue in 2023/24

Gov’t Targeting Alternative Justice Service Delivery in 2023/24

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) marches down Duke Street today (February 14) flanked by fellow parliamentarians ahead of today’s (February 14) ceremonial opening of parliament. The event returned to its full grandeur after years of COVID-19 restrictions.

Pomp and Pageantry Returns as New Parliamentary Year Opens

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech at Gordon House on February 14.

Jamaica Continues on Path to Becoming A Republic

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.

3 years ago Governor GeneralHousingParliament

NHT to Introduce New Financing Model

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will introduce a new financing model during the 2023/2024 Financial Year, which will entail partner arrangements with regulated mortgage-lending institutions. This framework is intended to significantly increase the supply of mortgages while at the same time release funds to focus on the development of affordable housing. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament, today (February 14) at Gordon House. At right is Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.

3 years ago Governor GeneralParliament

New Public-Sector Compensation System Implementation Continuing Until 2024/25

Implementation of the new public-sector compensation system, which commenced in December 2022, will continue until fiscal year 2024/25. The new system aims to reduce and simplify the unwieldly 325 salary scales and 185 allowances and partly represents a continuation of the Government’s public sector transformation programme. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

3 years ago ParliamentRoad traffic regulations 2022Transport

Electronic Signatures Soon on Warrants for Delinquent Motorists

Legislation is to be brought to Parliament shortly for the implementation of electronic signatures for warrants issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (February 9). He said Minister of Justice, Hon....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front left), his wife, Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre) and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front, right), lead government legislators to Gordon House for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament last year.

3 years ago Parliament

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament Slated for February 14

The ceremonial opening of Parliament for fiscal year 2023/24 takes place on Tuesday, February 14 at Gordon House, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, will deliver the Throne Speech, in which he will outline the Government’s priorities for the new fiscal year, which begins on April 1. Unlike the openings in 2021 and...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

3 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

House Approves Extension of ZOSOs

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31) approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland. According to statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).

3 years ago NIDSParliament

NIDS Draft Regulations Tabled in the House of Representatives

Draft Regulations governing implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) were laid in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10). The Regulations were tabled by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. The NIDS, when implemented, will provide a safe, convenient and reliable means for persons to prove their identity while aiding in...

3 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

Jamaica to See A Sustained Reduction in Violent Crimes in 2023

A sustained reduction in violent crimes across the nation is to be noted in 2023, with a clear message being sent to violence producers, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In his 2023 New Year’s Day message to the nation, Mr. Holness said legislative framework is coming this year to tackle the “epidemic of crime”, as part of...