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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

SOEs Extended in St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland

The House of Representatives, on May 7, approved the extension of the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that have been imposed in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland by 90 days. In his address, Prime Minister the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the post-Sectoral Debate press conference, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (May 1).

House to Debate Bill For Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 30.

House Approves National Contracts Commission Validation Act

• Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., highlights a point while piloting the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (Amendment) Act, in the Senate on Friday (April 26). Seated at left is Government Senator, Ransford Braham. In the background (from left) are: Kerensia Morrison, and Deputy President of the Senate, Aubyn Hill.

Senate Begins Debate on Bill to Improve Standards Within Food Industry

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on February 26. (FILE)

Finance Minister Tables Microcredit Bill

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses today

7 years ago EnergyPrime MinisterSenate

PM Tables Bill to Retake Ownership of Shares in Petrojam

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (February 12), tabled a Bill, entitled ‘The Compulsory Acquisition (Shares in Petrojam Limited) Act, 2019, in the House of Representatives. This is to retake ownership of the 49 per cent shares in Petrojam that are held by the Venezuelan State-owned oil and natural gas company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDV) Caribe. The Bill...

Senators, Kerensia Morrison (left) and Aubyn Hill, speaking during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (February 8) in Gordon House.

7 years ago SenateYouth

Jamaicans Encouraged to Create Safe Spaces for Children

Government Senator, Kerensia Morrison, has called on all Jamaicans to create safe spaces for children, in light of the recent incidents that have resulted in the loss of children’s lives. Closing the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (February 8), Senator Morrison made specific reference to the loss of twin girls, Nahelia and Nahalia Pinnock, who...

7 years ago National Security and PeaceSenate

ZOSOs and SOEs Have Reduced Crime – Senator Hill

Senator Aubyn Hill says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) and States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have contributed to a reduction in crime within the last year. Contributing to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (February 8), Senator Hill said “hundreds of lives have been saved” as a result of the security operations. “ZOSOs and...

7 years ago JusticeSenate

Penalties in Laws to be Revised

The Law Reform (Amendment of Penalties) Act 2019 was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 5). According to the Memorandum of Objects and Reasons, a decision has been taken to revise penalties where appropriate and where not already provided for, provide a mechanism for amendment of monetary penalties relating to several Acts under the portfolio of the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on February 5. Others (from left) are Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, and Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, is also present.

7 years ago National Security and PeaceSenate

ZOSOs Extended in Mount Salem and Denham Town

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James; and Denham Town in West Kingston will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 5), approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In his remarks, Mr. Holness noted that ZOSOs are long-term...

7 years ago Governor GeneralSenate

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament February 14

The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament will take place on Thursday, February 14, at a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The opening, which marks the beginning of the legislative year (2019/2020), will feature the traditional delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at 11:00...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 5). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; St Mary South East Member of Parliament, Dr. Norman Dunn; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Hon. Floyd Green.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSenate

Plastic Bottle Refund Deposit Scheme Early 2019/20

The deposit refund scheme, which will provide cash to consumers who return their plastic bottles, is to be operational early in the 2019/20 financial year. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 5). The forthcoming scheme is intended...