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House Matters Highlights the Opening of the Budget Debate
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke opens the 2020/2021 budget debate. Press play to hear the highlights of his presentation on this edition of house matters.
House Matters 2020/21 budget tabled
On House Matters this week: Finance Minister tables estimates of expenditure for the 2020/2021 fiscal year; we’ll also bring you highlights of the throne speech delivered by the Governor General.
House Matters discusses the ZOSO Extension
On House Matters this week, Mount Salem and Denham Town zones of special operations extended, second supplementary estimates approved and members pay tribute to Rudyard Spencer.
Parliament YIR 2019
On this special edition of House Matters, We present highlights of the 2019 Parliamentary year.
Noise Abatement Act now Amended for the festive season
On House Matters this week: Zones of Special operations in Denham Town and Mount Salem extended; Noise Abatement Act amended and State of Public Emergency extended.
New Sexual Harassment Policy almost complete for Edna Manley
On House Matters this week: New sexual harassment policy for Edna Manley College in 2020, State of Public Emergency Extension resolution tabled, and Terrorism prevention resolution tabled.
The Government’s Plan to Initiate the ICT Component of NIDS set to begin in 2020.
On House Matters this week: ICT infrastructure works to begin under National Identification System (NIDS), new patents and designs act tabled, and two initiatives launched in support of victims of gender based violence in the disabled community. Listen to House Matters to find out what's happening in the Houses of Parliament.
Gov’t To Implement A Plan of Action to End Violence Against Children
On House Matters this week: Government launches national plan of action to end violence against children, lower house passes heart trust act and Prime Minister says JISCO working hard to reopen ALPART.
The Jamaica Library Services Embarking on a strategic review of all Public Libraries
On House Matters this week: Several libraries to be upgraded, stiffer penalties recommended for perpetrators of gender based violence, and proceeds of crime act regulations approved. Listen to House Matters to get the details
Government Signs Bilateral Agreement with the United States
On House Matters this week, Government signs new bilateral security agreement with the United States, public hospital patients to access diagnostic radiology services at private facilities and bill tabled to formalize merger of Heart Trust and other agencies. Listen to learn all about the details
Government secures 2 Billion for Natural Disaster Contingency Fund
On House Matters this week, Government to place 2 billion dollars in contingency fund to help the country recover from natural disasters, Jamaica to access grants for climate change projects and Lower House in full support of public procurement order.


