KINGSTON — The Jamaica Competitiveness Enhancement Programme is to receive $28.43 million in the new fiscal year to continue facilitating economic growth, by promoting specific reforms to reduce the cost...

KINGSTON — The study on adolescent dislocation in the island has been allotted $12.9 million in the 2011/2012 Estimates of expenditure, which were tabled in the House of Representatives on...

KINGSTON-Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Audley Shaw, tabled Estimates of Expenditure totaling $545 billion for 2011/12, in the House of Representatives Thursday April 14. The gross budget...

KINGSTON–The 2011/12 session of Parliament opened yesterday (April 14) at Gordon House with the ceremonial pomp and pageantry, highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor General, His...

New Financial Year This new session of Parliament opens against the backdrop of a global economic recovery that is proving to be slow, uneven and uncertain. The significant increases which...

KINGSTON — The State Opening of Parliament will take place on April 14, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen will deliver the Throne...

KINGSTON — The Senate, on April 7, approved amendments to a bill, which will exempt certain categories of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals from the work permit requirement. Minister of Justice...

KINGSTON — The Senate on April 8 approved a report from a Joint Select Committee of Parliament on the review of Jamaica's libel laws. The contents of the report will...

KINGSTON — The House of Representatives on April 5, even after a lengthy session that started minutes to 11:00 a.m., was unable to pass the Corruption Prevention (Special Prosecutor) Act...

KINGSTON — The House of Representatives passed 36 pieces of legislation in the 2010/2011 parliamentary year. This was disclosed by Leader of Government Business in the Lower House, Hon. Andrew...

KINGSTON — Parliament will be prorogued on Monday, April 11, to pave the way for the colourful State Opening of the 2011/12 session on Thursday, April 14. Governor-General, His Excellency...