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The Government, in this financial year, will begin a review of the licensing regime for privately-operated Children's Homes and Places of Safety.

Energy Minister sheds light on plans for the construction of a Mega Energy plant in Jamaica.

Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, in making her contribution to the 2014/15 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, stressed that the country cannot continue to borrow its way out of its troubles.

The Government has proposed new revenue measures expected to raise the $6.7 billion dollars needed to fully finance the 2014/15 budget.

Government presents budget of 539 Billion dollars and Standing Finance Committee deliberates budget spending.

Budget-Terms Explain.

The House approves withdrawal from the Capital Development Fund to settle Bauxite debt and amendments to General Consumption Tax Act to be tabled by June 2014.

First set of units in Bernard Lodge Housing Development to be ready by July, new board appointed to Housing Agency of Jamaica and parliament to play a greater role in the management of the country’s fiscal affairs.

Health Ministry advances development of infant and young child feeding policy. Also… The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill gets approval in the Upper House.

Finance Minister tables first supplementary estimates and Transport and Works Minister provides update on Goat Islands.

Government bans importation of jet skis for a further six months and anti-gang legislation gets bi-partisan support.

Prime Minister outlines details of overseas travel and government expected to conclude Harmony Cove negotiations later this month.