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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 14).

Project to Further Strengthen Business Environment Gets $676 Million

By: Douglas McIntosh, February 16, 2023

Jamaica’s business environment is to be further strengthened during the upcoming fiscal year with the implementation of several programmed engagements, for which the Government has earmarked just over $676 million....

NSWMA to Get 50 More Compactor Trucks

By: Chris Patterson, February 16, 2023

$149.8-Million Budgetary Provision for Strategic Public-Sector Transformation

By: Douglas McIntosh, February 16, 2023

Finance & Public Service 3 years ago Work to Improve Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Continues in 2023/24
By: Chris Patterson, February 16, 2023
Finance & Public Service 3 years ago $3.1 Billion Allocated to Strengthen JDF’s Capability to Safeguard Borders
By: Chris Patterson, February 16, 2023
Finance & Public Service 3 years ago New Tax Office to be Built in Christiana
By: Douglas McIntosh, February 16, 2023

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14), under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating Our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.

3 years ago InvestmentParliamentSpeeches

Gov’t Targeting Increased Local and Foreign Investments Over the Next Three Years

The Government will, over the next three years, facilitate local and foreign private investments under the National Investment Policy, with a view to enhancing clarity, certainty, and predictability, and boosting...

By: Rochelle Williams, February 15, 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking on the motion of adjournment during Tuesday’s (February 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.

3 years ago Gender AffairsParliament

Historic Sitting of First All-Female Parliament Slated for February 21

The historic sitting of the first all-female Parliament, involving women aged 18 to 25, will be held at Gordon House on February 21. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...

By: Latonya Linton, February 15, 2023

(FILE) Some of the 50 new garbage trucks that were officially handed over to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on November 30.

3 years ago Local GovernmentParliamentSpeeches

50 More Garbage Trucks to be Procured

The Government will be procuring an additional 50 garbage compactor trucks, including small units that can traverse narrow community roads. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made...

By: Chanel Spence, February 15, 2023

3 years ago Foreign AffairsGovernor GeneralParliament

Work in Progress to Complete Action Plan to Implement Diaspora Policy

Work is in progress to complete the Action Plan to implement the National Diaspora Policy and to review the Foreign Trade Policy Action Plan. During the 2023/24 fiscal year, the...

By: Chanel Spence, February 15, 2023

3 years ago AgricultureGovernor GeneralParliament

Increase in Agricultural Output

Agro-parks and production zones have recorded a 230 per cent increase in output for the 2022/23 fiscal year, compared to 2021/22. This was achieved following the Government’s provision of more...

By: Chanel Spence, February 15, 2023

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Gov’t Tables Trillion-Dollar Budget

The Government is proposing to spend a total of $1 trillion for the 2023/24 fiscal year. This is Jamaica’s first trillion-dollar Budget. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr....

By: Latonya Linton, February 15, 2023

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, arrives for Tuesday’s (February 14) ceremonial opening of Parliament, where he delivered the 2023/2024 Throne Speech outlining the plans of the Government for the new parliamentary year.

3 years ago Parliament

PHOTOS: Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament, today (February 14). At right is Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.

3 years ago Governor GeneralNational SecurityParliament

Critical Pieces of Crime-Fighting Legislation Prioritised

The Government is prioritising critical pieces of legislation to advance efforts towards improving public order and safety and reducing crime and violence. These include amendments to the Fingerprints Act and...

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 15, 2023

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$149.8-Million Budgetary Provision for Strategic Public-Sector Transformation

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Gov’t Targeting Increased Local and Foreign Investments Over the Next Three Years

Historic Sitting of First All-Female Parliament Slated for February 21

50 More Garbage Trucks to be Procured

Work in Progress to Complete Action Plan to Implement Diaspora Policy

Increase in Agricultural Output

Gov’t Tables Trillion-Dollar Budget

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