Jamaica’s strong economic achievements formed the basis of the traditional Throne Speech, today (February 13), as Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that Jamaica “stands at the dawn of a new chapter in its journey”. Among the accomplishments he highlighted in the Parliament were the historic low...

Jamaica secured investments amounting to approximately $16.5 billion through bilateral engagements with partner countries in 2024. This was announced in the Throne Speech, delivered by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, at the 2025/2026 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). He was deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen. Custos...

February 12, 2025 - The 2025/2026 Parliamentary Year will commence on Thursday, February 13, 2025, with the traditional Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House. This year, the Honourable Steadman Fuller, Custos of Kingston, will deputize for His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and deliver the Throne Speech at a Joint Sitting of the Parliament. The Throne Speech...

A total of 2,480 persons, who attended the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ job fair recently, met the qualification requirements for some of the positions that were advertised and have moved on to the other round of interviews. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11)....

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $134 million to provide tangible relief to farmers affected by the current dry period. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 4). He indicated that while no parish has experienced a meteorological drought, seven recorded below-average rainfall, with measurements...

The Counties and Parishes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which seeks to grant parish status to the Portmore City Municipality, making it the 15th parish of Jamaica, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). The legislation was tabled by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. As stated in the Memorandum of Objects and Reasons,...

The Senate has approved amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection Act to allow for an increase in fines and related custodial sentences for offences. Piloting the legislative measures in the Upper House on Friday (January 24), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said they will...