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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Legislation to Grant Portmore Parish Status Tabled

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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection Act in the Senate on Friday (January 24).

Senate Approves Legislation to Increase Fines for Breaches of Environmental Laws

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays the transcript of National Hero, Right Excellent Marcus Garvey’s trial in the United States of America, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Marcus Garvey’s Pardon Must Pave the Way for His Exoneration – Minister Grange

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Gov’t Sourcing Funding for Coastal Highway Expansion Projects

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project Approximately 55 Per Cent Complete

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

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Gov’t Looking To Repair and Reopen Ocho Rios Port Main Terminal By September

The Government is making every effort to have the main terminal at the Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann, which was closed after sustaining damage last year, reopened by the start of the next cruise season in September 2025. This is, according to Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to prevent any rescheduling of vessel itineraries. He made...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announcing the new Speed Task Force to reduce bureaucracy and enhance efficiency in doing business. He was delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments & Capital Markets Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).

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PM Announces Task Force To Improve Speed of Doing Business

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the establishment of a Speed Task Force that will work to reduce bureaucracy and red tape in the public sector. The initiative is part of the Government's broader strategy to foster a more efficient business environment and stimulate economic growth. "We are determined to end the outdated notion that efficiency...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21).

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Jamaica Appoints Special Envoy for Climate Change, Environment, Ocean, And Blue Economy

Professor Dale Webber has been appointed Jamaica’s first special envoy for Climate Change, Environment, Ocean, and Blue Economy. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 21). He noted that Professor Webber will hold the title of Ambassador...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on the Government’s Special CAPEX Programme, during Tuesday’s (January 21) sitting.

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Grange Lane Dualisation Project Now 60 Per Cent Complete

Work on the Grange Lane dualisation project in St. Catherine is now 60 per cent complete. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who provided a project update during a statement to the House of Representatives on the Government’s Special CAPEX Programme, on Tuesday (January 21). “Upon its completion, work will shift to Braeton Road...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 14).

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House Approves Amendments to NRCA And WLP Acts to Increase Fines

The House of Representatives approved amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection (WLP) Act on January 14, to allow for an increase in fines and related custodial sentences. Piloting the legislation, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said both laws are administered by the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on January 14.

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House Amends Income Tax Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 14) passed amendments to the Income Tax Act, codifying the revenue measures that were announced in the 2024/25 Budget. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said with strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the Government was able to introduce measures aimed at facilitating trade, reducing administrative inefficiencies and offsetting...