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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), examines the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force at the ceremonial opening of Parliament today (February 9).

2017-18 Session of Parliament Underway

The 2017-18 session of Parliament got underway today (February 9) with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Governor-General, on his...

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (4th right) along with wife and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, Juliet Holness (3rd right), lead Government Ministers into Gordon House at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on April 14, 2016. From left are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Derrick Smith; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament February 9

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

House Passes Bill to Strengthen Measures to Fight Corruption

Parliament Seeks Public’s Assistance on Sexual Offences Act

2017/18 Estimates of Expenditure to be Tabled February 9

9 years ago Parliament

Boundary Bill to be Tabled in The House

Cabinet has given approval for a Bill to be tabled in Parliament detailing how the boundaries of Local Government city municipalities are to be altered. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the Bill, which dictates the relationship between the municipalities and the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on September 13. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson. (FILE)

9 years ago Parliament

Roads to be Patched and Repaired

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an additional $200 million will be provided to the islandwide mitigation programme, which will go towards the patching and repairing of the road network. In a statement to the House of Representatives on December 7, the Prime Minister said the funds will be provided through the Tourism Enhancement Fund and the Road...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness speaking in the House of Representatives. (FILE)

9 years ago Foreign AffairsParliamentPrime Minister

Jamaica and Cuba Pledge to Deepen Relations

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica and Cuba have pledged to identify ways to deepen collaboration and exchanges in the areas of trade, tourism, climate change and disaster mitigation as well as culture and education. “We have affirmed the commitment to examine the possibilities at the bilateral level to improve the current state of economic relations and...

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking in the Senate. (FILE)

9 years ago ParliamentSenate

Senate Approves Amendment to POCA

The Senate yesterday (November 10) approved amendment to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to correct a referencing error in the principal legislation. The Bill was amended to facilitate the substitution of the words ‘Commissioner of Lands’ for ‘Commissioner of Land Valuation’ and will give the Commissioner of Lands the power to undertake necessary action for the State to have...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

9 years ago JusticeParliament

Proceeds of Crime Act Amended

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8) approved amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to correct a referencing error in the legislation. The Bill was amended to facilitate the substitution of the words ‘Commissioner of Lands’ for ‘Commissioner of Land Valuations’ and will give the Commissioner of Lands the power to take all necessary action for the...

9 years ago Parliament

MP Calls for Improvement in Water Systems

Member of Parliament for Southern Manchester, Michael Stewart, has suggested that improving the constituency’s water-supply systems will assist with the delivery of potable water to more homes and businesses. He said research has shown that the Victoria Town Water Supply System and the Hampton Road System have the capacity to supply the constituency and the parish with potable water. Mr....

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz. (FILE)

9 years ago Parliament

House Begins Debate on Partnership Bills

The House of Representatives, on October 18, began debate on Bills that seek to establish Jamaica as a domicile of choice for international financial and business services. They are the Limited Partnership Act and the General Partnership Act. The General Partnership Bill will formalise the process for foreign partnerships looking to transact business in Jamaica and facilitate mergers and conversion...