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 "We are determined to end the outdated notion that efficiency...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 

Children and senior citizens from Mark Lane and nearby communities came together for a festive Christmas celebration hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (Dec. 18) on the Gordon House grounds. Members of Parliament were on hand to share in the festivities and distribute meals, gifts and care packages. Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most...