The Government will, this year, focus on piloting legislation and policies aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of citizens, in keeping with Jamaica’s commitment to international human rights agreements....

The Ministry of Transport and Mining will spearhead work on several of the Government’s priority projects during the 2016/17 parliamentary year. Notable among these are: the privatisation of the Norman...

The Government will be continuing the reform programme in the public sector, in order to ensure results-focused, customer-centric service delivery, while also implementing several initiatives to boost business activities. Governor-General,...

The Government will, this year, commence the construction of a new irrigation system in Essex Valley, St. Elizabeth, at a cost of approximately J$1.2 billion (US$10 million). This was announced...

 Security arrangements at the Riverton disposal site are to be improved through the addition of electronic surveillance mechanisms, which will help to prevent unauthorised access to the facility. This is...

Several new housing projects are to begin across the island this fiscal year, as the Administration moves to provide affordable solutions for citizens. Among them will be the construction of...

The ceremonial opening of Parliament takes place on Thursday (April 14) at Gordon House in Kingston, with the traditional pomp and pageantry. The event, which marks the beginning of the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica for 70 years of invaluable service to the country’s ex-servicemen. He was...