Debate on a Bill, which seeks to enhance the conduct of attorneys-at-law, and the quality of service they provide, was tabled on Friday (June 8) in the Senate. Minister of...

A Motion calling on the Government to undertake a structured programme of improvement to the indigent housing stock, using skilled and unskilled workers under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP),...

A special joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament was held on Wednesday (June 6) to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister, the Most...

Response to revenue measures Government, after discussion with the Minister of Finance, has completely removed GCT on electricity bills for all residential customers.  Energy Government is awaiting the outcome of...

The Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) is one of three main areas, which will benefit from a $1 billion grant from the PetroCaribe Fund during the 2012/13 fiscal year. The...

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector is set to benefit from loans and technical assistance totalling upwards of $3 billion from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) during...

A minimum of 30 lobster condominiums are to be installed during this financial year as the Government works to improve the productivity of the fisheries sector. Some $25 million has...

The small ruminant industry is to be further developed this financial year, with an allotment of $55.5 million to the Diversification of the Caribbean Livestock through the Production of Small...

Just over $12 million has been earmarked in the 2012/13 Estimates of Expenditure, to effect activities related to town and country planning, and policy development, this year. Under Sub Programme...

Just over $14 million has been allocated in the 2012/13 Estimates of Expenditure, currently before the House of Representatives, to effect the National Quick Start Programme Trust Fund Project, in...

A total of $1.868 billion has been allocated to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) in the 2012/13 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The money will...