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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), accepts a token from Ardenne High School student, Jada West, after his Motivational and Empowerment Session at the institution on November 8.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), accepts a token from Ardenne High School student, Jada West, after his Motivational and Empowerment Session at the institution on November 8.

100 Young Persons to be Appointed National Youth Parliamentarians

Approximately 100 youth from across the island will be officially appointed as National Youth Parliamentarians on Monday, November 27, during an Investiture Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. This announcement was made by State Minister for Education,...
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, displays strawberries grown by farmers in her constituency during her contribution to the 2017/18 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 7.
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, displays strawberries grown by farmers in her constituency during her contribution to the 2017/18 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 7.

Farmers to Get 50,000 Blue Mountain Coffee Seedlings
Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn (left), takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives today (November 7). At right is Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.
Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn (left), takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives today (November 7). At right is Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.

New Members of Parliament Sworn in
Newly appointed Opposition Senator, Attorney-at-Law, Donna Scott-Mottley (left), takes the Oath of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony at today’s (October 20) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House. Administering the proceedings is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke. Mrs. Donna Scott-Mottley has also been appointed Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House.
Newly appointed Opposition Senator, Attorney-at-Law, Donna Scott-Mottley (left), takes the Oath of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony at today’s (October 20) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House. Administering the proceedings is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke. Mrs. Donna Scott-Mottley has also been appointed Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House.

Two New Senators Sworn In
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), emphasises a point while providing an update of the Government’s relief assistance support to Eastern Caribbean islands affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, during Tuesday’s (September 26) sitting of the House of Representatives at Gordon House. Listening keenly are Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left, front row), and (back row, from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), emphasises a point while providing an update of the Government’s relief assistance support to Eastern Caribbean islands affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, during Tuesday’s (September 26) sitting of the House of Representatives at Gordon House. Listening keenly are Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left, front row), and (back row, from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

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Local GovernmentParliament

House Approves Building Bill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 7) passed the Building Bill, which seeks to establish a modern legislative framework that will serve to reduce the vulnerability of Jamaica’s built environment and ensure public safety. The legislation, which was passed with 24 amendments, was piloted by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The Bill provides for...
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Parliament

Written Submissions Invited on Use of Plastics and Styrofoam

The public is invited to make written submissions on a motion tabled in Parliament for a ban on specific types of plastic packaging materials and styrofoam. The call follows an online survey, which opened in May, also seeking feedback on the matter. Chairman of the multi-stakeholder Working Group on Plastic Packaging Materials, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr., said the written responses...
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Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith (foreground), addresses members of the Senate on July 14. In the background is Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison.
Parliament

New Post in Integrity Commission to Strengthen Management Structure

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, says creating the post of Executive Director to head the proposed Integrity Commission will serve to strengthen the management structure of the new body. “We feel very strongly that this was the right path to have established that posting. (This) also allowed us to expand the responsibilities of...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on June 28 as he discussed the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. (File)
National SecurityParliament

All Clear for Zones of Special Operations Legislation

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 11) approved the amendments made by the Senate to the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. The legislation was passed with 13 amendments by members of the Upper House on Friday (July 9). The Bill gives members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on June 28.
Finance & Public ServiceParliament

House Passes Bill to Allow Withdrawal from NHT

The Government is to continue withdrawing $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to support the budget for the next four years. Legislation to effect this was passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The National Housing Trust (Amendment) (Special Provisions) Bill was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he contributes to the debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The Bill was passed with 18 amendments.
National SecurityParliament

More Resources for Security Forces, Social Intervention

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that additional resources will be provided to the security forces for implementation of social intervention programmes as part of efforts to address crime. “The Government will have to provide resources to the police, to the army and to the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA),” he said. “More so, we will...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness pays tribute to former Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller during a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 27.
Parliament

Parliamentarians Pay Tribute to Portia Simpson Miller

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for her stellar contribution to politics and to the people of Jamaica. At a joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate on June 27 to pay tribute to Mrs. Simpson Miller, who is resigning as Member of Parliament for...
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