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CCJ Bills approved in the Lower House and Senate Passes Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014.

Government starts implementation of National Health Information Strategy; and Ministry of Land develops divestment manual.

Housing Ministry to deliver over 600 lots this year and resolution to amend penalties associated with littering in public places to be taken to Parliament in short order.

Over 400 million dollars to be spent on Agro-parks this fiscal year and Construction of the North/South leg of Highway 2000 scheduled for completion by early 2016.

Development of Logistics Hub Master plan to begin in short order and Tourism Ministry to undertake transformational projects in Montego Bay and Kingston.

Debate begins on the revenue division Bill and measures in place to retain skilled port workers.

Appropriation Act gets approval in the Upper House and Justice Minister hails judiciary for settling constitutional matter.

Harsher penalties coming for murderers of pregnant girls and Government signs agreement for privatization of Kingston Container Terminal.

 President of the United States, Barack Obama to visit Jamaica next month and Opposition Spokesperson on Finance makes recommendations for the overseas work programme.

Standing Finance Committee of Parliament reviews the 2015/16 estimates of expenditure and House approves withdrawal from Capital Development Fund.

Government to pursue priority programmes and policies during the 2015/2016 fiscal year and Dangerous Drugs Amendment Act gets approval.

No increase in property taxes for the next fiscal year, 500 apprentices to be engaged in Registered Apprenticeship Programme and Bill to amend the Dangerous Drugs Act passed in the Upper House.