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Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while closing the debate on the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, during the siting of the Senate on Friday (October 1).
Leader of Government Business in the Upper House and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while closing the debate on the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, during the siting of the Senate on Friday (October 1).

Sexual Harassment Bill Passed in The Senate

Long-awaited legislation aimed at tackling sexual harassment in Jamaica, has now been approved by both Houses of Parliament. Following extensive debate on Friday (October 1), the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, was passed in the Senate, after being...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks during the official unveiling ceremony for the multimillion-dollar Bustamante Hospital for Children Redevelopment Plan, on Wednesday (July 7).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks during the official unveiling ceremony for the multimillion-dollar Bustamante Hospital for Children Redevelopment Plan, on Wednesday (July 7).

Review Of NHT Completed – Report To Be Debated In Parliament
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson (right), converses with Colonel of the Accompong Maroons, Richard Currie (left), during his visit to Gordon House on April 21. Others sharing the moment (from second right) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.
President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson (right), converses with Colonel of the Accompong Maroons, Richard Currie (left), during his visit to Gordon House on April 21. Others sharing the moment (from second right) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.

PHOTOS: Col. Currie Visits Gordon House
Members of the Houses of Parliament at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 18. (Michael Sloley Photo)
Members of the Houses of Parliament at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 18. (Michael Sloley Photo)

2021/22 Session Of Parliament Gets Under Way With Delivery Of Throne Speech
Members of the Houses of Parliament bow their heads as President of the Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Newton Dixon, says the prayer at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 18.
Members of the Houses of Parliament bow their heads as President of the Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Newton Dixon, says the prayer at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 18.

PHOTOS: Opening Of Parliament, Thursday February 18

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COVID-19 Compliant Ceremonial Opening Tomorrow

The 2021/2022 Parliamentary Year will open tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021 with the traditional Ceremonial Opening of Parliament being held at Gordon House. This year’s proceedings will take place in strict adherence to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 guidelines. Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism and House Leader, describes the restrictions as necessary given the country’s current COVID-19 situation. According...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2019/20 Throne Speech under the theme ‘In Partnership towards the New Prosperous Jamaica’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 14. (FIle Photo)
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State Opening Of Parliament February 18

The State Opening of Parliament for Fiscal Year 2021/22 will take place on Thursday, February 18 at Gordon House, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. 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. The 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure will...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers her address during a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3).
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Cabinet Receives And Approves Reports To Be Tabled In Parliament

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Cabinet received and approved 10 annual reports and/or financial statements that are to be tabled in Parliament soon. Speaking at a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (February 3), the Minister listed the companies and the reports. They include: Jamaica International Free Zone Development Limited –...
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Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
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House-Wiring Programme By JSIF In Progress

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is implementing a $189-million house-wiring programme across the island, being financed by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney, said under the initiative, which is geared at empowering families with legal electricity, some $3 million is allocated to each of the 63 constituencies, where the Members of...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (centre) shows Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr Greg Christie, the retrofitted Legislative Chamber on Tuesday (December 1, 2020) following Mr. Christie’s courtesy call. Looking on are Ms. Shellyanne Lutas, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, (left) and Ms. Valrie Curtis, Acting Clerk to the Houses (right). Tuesday marked the first time that the House of Representatives met at Gordon House since the dissolution of Parliament in August.
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PHOTO: Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr Greg Christie, pays Courtesy Call on New Speaker

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (centre) shows Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Mr Greg Christie, the retrofitted Legislative Chamber on Tuesday (December 1, 2020) following Mr. Christie’s courtesy call. Looking on are Ms. Shellyanne Lutas, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, (left) and Ms. Valrie Curtis, Acting Clerk to the Houses (right). Tuesday marked the...
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Manager of Environmental Management Services, Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL), Dr. Theresa Rodriquez-Moodie, presents the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of the new Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park, St. Andrew, during a virtual public consultation on November 12.
Parliament

December 3 Deadline To Submit Public Comments On Construction Of New Parliament Building

Members of the public have until December 3 to submit written comments to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on the proposed construction of the new Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park in St. Andrew. This follows the public presentation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), conducted by Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL), during a virtual public consultation...
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The design for the new Houses of Parliament building, titled ‘Out of Many, One People’.
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No Dislocation Of Communities To Facilitate New Parliament Building – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is assuring residents living in communities surrounding National Heroes Park in Kingston that there will be no dislocation to facilitate the construction of the new Houses of Parliament building. The Minister, who leads the taskforce overseeing the project was speaking at a virtual public consultation on the Environmental Impact Assessment...
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