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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, second right) and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front, second left) are flanked by Ministers of Government, following the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, second right) and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front, second left) are flanked by Ministers of Government, following the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

Ministers and Attorney-General Take Oath of Office

Fourteen Ministers of Government and the Attorney-General were sworn into office on Sunday (Sept 13), during a ceremony at King’s House. Those taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office were: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with the four newly appointed Ministers of Government at a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 7. They are (from left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of National Security, and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with the four newly appointed Ministers of Government at a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, on September 7. They are (from left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of National Security, and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Four Ministers sworn in
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (right), presents a copy of his book - ‘The Politics of Power’ - to newly-appointed Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr. Greg Christie, during his courtesy call on the Speaker on Tuesday (June 16). The Integrity Commission is one of the six Commissions of Parliament.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (right), presents a copy of his book - ‘The Politics of Power’ - to newly-appointed Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr. Greg Christie, during his courtesy call on the Speaker on Tuesday (June 16). The Integrity Commission is one of the six Commissions of Parliament.

PHOTO: House Speaker Meets with Integrity Commission Executive Director
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making his contribution to the debate on the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).

Horse Racing Returns To Caymanas Park Saturday
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 27).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (May 27).

House Gives More Time To Achieve Debt To GDP Target

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Parliament reopens offices

The Houses of Parliament wishes to advise the public that its offices have reopened following an intensive cleaning exercise. The sanitisation was undertaken in light of the positive Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis of the Political Ombudsman whose office interacts closely with parliamentary personnel. The Houses of Parliament wishes to remind the public that tours of the Parliament have...
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The Dissolution of Parliament

The Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Below are some ‘Facts about Dissolution’ to help to explain what this means for Parliamentary activities. FACTS ABOUT THE DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT Dissolution refers to the official end of a Parliamentary term. Although the Parliament has been dissolved, the Prime Minister and other Ministers and the Leader of the Opposition...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, closes the debate on the Data Protection Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19).
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House Passes Data Protection Bill

The Data Protection Act, which will enshrine, in law, measures to protect the privacy and personal information of Jamaicans, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19). The Bill seeks to define the general principles for the treatment of personal data and provide for transparent oversight that will enable the public and private sectors to strengthen the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, addresses the the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19).
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Discussions Under Way On Return To Work Protocols

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is in discussions with the private sector to ensure that the most appropriate protocols for the return to work arrangement can be put in place. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said organisations such as the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and...
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Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, explains a matter while addressing Friday’s (May 15) sitting of the Senate. She was closing the debate on two companion Bills aimed at reforming the country’s land titling system. They are the Registration of Titles Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was passed with 12 amendments; and the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020, which was approved with four changes.
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Bills Aimed At Revolutionising The Country’s Land-Titling System Passed

Two companion Bills, aimed at revolutionising the country’s land-titling system and allowing eligible persons occupying family lands to receive titles, have been approved by the Senate. During Friday’s (May 15) sitting, the Bills: the Registration of Titles Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2020 (SPA), was passed with 12 amendments; and the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act,...
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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12).
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House Approves Appointment Of Integrity Commission Oversight Committee

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12) approved the appointment of an Integrity Commission Oversight Committee. It will comprise Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda; Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Members of Parliament (MP) Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, Dr. Morais Guy and Anthony Hylton. “[The oversight Committee] will monitor...
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