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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday, February 13. Custos Fuller delivered the Throne Speech.

Throne Speech Reaffirms Jamaica’s Economic Achievements

By: Andrew Laidley, February 13, 2025

Jamaica’s strong economic achievements formed the basis of the traditional Throne Speech, today (February 13), as Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most...

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), is presented with the 2025/26 Throne Speech by President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Jamaica Secured Critical Investments In 2024

By: Donique Weston, February 13, 2025

George William Gordon House (Gordon House) is the home of Jamaica’s Houses of Parliament, located at 81 Duke Street, Kingston.

New Parliamentary Year to Begin February 13

By: Houses of Parliament, February 12, 2025

Health & Wellness 1 year ago 2,480 Qualified Persons in Next Round of Interviews for Jobs in Public Health Sector
By: Latonya Linton, February 12, 2025
Agriculture 1 year ago Agriculture Ministry Allocates $134M for Drought Relief to Farmers
By: Latonya Linton, February 5, 2025
Parliament 1 year ago Legislation to Grant Portmore Parish Status Tabled
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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).

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Senate Approves Legislation to Increase Fines for Breaches of Environmental Laws

The Senate has approved amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection Act to allow for an increase in fines and related custodial sentences...

By: Latonya Linton, January 27, 2025

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).

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

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the decision to posthumously pardon National Hero, Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, who was convicted for mail fraud in...

By: Latonya Linton, January 23, 2025

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

1 year ago ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Gov’t Sourcing Funding for Coastal Highway Expansion Projects

The South St. Elizabeth Extension Project has gone through the Public Investment Appraisal Branch (PIAB) process, and the source of funding for its execution is being identified by Government. “We...

By: Latonya Linton, January 22, 2025

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

1 year ago ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project Approximately 55 Per Cent Complete

The Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project is approximately 55 per cent complete and is scheduled for completion in May 2026. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the...

By: Latonya Linton, January 22, 2025

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

1 year ago ParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

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...

By: Latonya Linton, January 22, 2025

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....

By: Andrew Laidley, January 22, 2025

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).

1 year ago Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliament

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...

By: Latonya Linton, January 22, 2025

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.

1 year ago ParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

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...

By: Latonya Linton, January 22, 2025

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Senate Approves Legislation to Increase Fines for Breaches of Environmental Laws

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Gov’t Sourcing Funding for Coastal Highway Expansion Projects

Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project Approximately 55 Per Cent Complete

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

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