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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.

$225M Earmarked for Anchovy Infrastructure Project Completion Under ICDP II

The Government has earmarked $225 million in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure to complete the integrated infrastructure project in Anchovy, St. James, and conduct the project close-out audit. The works will be carried out under the Integrated Community Development Project...

Students of Green Pond High School in St. James, display their Split Solar Vision project as a renewable energy solution during the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) In Action Expo, held on Thursday (January 29) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew.

Gov’t to Finalise STEAM Education Policy

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Mount St. Joseph High Expansion Slated for Completion Next Fiscal Year

Gov’t Allocates $500M for Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion In 2026/27

Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project Gets $776M Boost

4 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

$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 the delivery system, particularly its capacity to respond to shocks. The 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure was tabled in the House...

4 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceJusticeParliamentWorks / Construction

$164M Earmarked for Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay

The Government has allocated $164 million for the construction of the Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, which will provide restorative justice, child diversion, and mediation services. This is contained in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on February 12 by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The project...

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

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

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

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Thursday (February 12) tabled new revenue measures for implementation in fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28. The Government is projected to earn approximately $29.439 billion in fiscal year 2026/27 from these measures. Mrs. Williams explained that the Independent Fiscal Commissioner raised concerns that successive governments have failed to table revenue...

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).

1 month ago EducationGovernor GeneralParliamentSpeechesThrone Speech

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

The Government plans to establish a Department of Family and Children’s Services and reform the Youth and Adolescence Policy Division. Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, advised that the initiative will strengthen governance and support evidence-based policymaking. He was delivering the Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February...

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)

1 month ago Parliament

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

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...

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).

1 month 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...

1 month 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...