Prime Minister Holness and World Bank Vice President Jorge Familiar held wide-ranging discussions in Montego Bay today. World Bank Vice President Familiar congratulated Jamaica for its commitment to good macro-economic policies and expressed his conviction that with continued reforms, Jamaica is on the right path for accelerating growth. As part of its country partnership strategy, the World Bank is providing...

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is aware of concerns that have been circulating regarding a reduction in the payment to beneficiaries of the PATH Programme. The Ministry wishes to advise that there has been no reduction in the benefits provided by the PATH Programme. Beneficiaries are being reminded that children attending primary and secondary schools are required to...

Today  we meet  at  a juncture of  new beginnings: a new Parliamentary year, a new Administration with a newly elected Prime Minister. Jamaicans also have a new hope for prosperity. It is this new hope that forms the foundation for building a partnership for prosperity. We have demonstrated yet again, in our recent elections, that we can transfer power seamlessly....

Salutations: Thank you, master of ceremonies Miss Fae Ellington The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller Leader of the Opposition Honourable Dr. Horace Chang Minister without Portfolio, Office of the Prime Minister Honorable Daryl Vaz Honourable Mike Henry Minister of Transport and Mining Other Members of the Cabinet and Parliament His Excellency Mr. Niu Qingbao Ambassador of the People’s Republic of...

Jamaica is pleased to join other members of the Commonwealth family across the world in commemorating Commonwealth Day 2016, under the theme “An Inclusive Commonwealth”. The Commonwealth encompasses 53 states from all major continents and boasts a total population of over 2.2 billion people, representing the world’s major religions and racial groups. It exhibits rich cultural diversity, and is arguably...

Mr. Speaker, with the swearing-in of Senators and Members of the Parliament a new government of Jamaica is now effectively in place. Mr. Speaker, I stand here, Prime Minister of Jamaica, humble servant of the people and faithful steward of their affairs. Mr. Speaker, the Almighty has been good to us. His grace and mercies continue to see us through...

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J AT CABINET MINISTERS’ SWEARING-IN CEREMONY KING’S HOUSE   MONDAY MARCH 7, 2016   Introduction Lady Allen joins me in welcoming each of you to King’s House for this very important ceremony to swear in new Ministers of Government.  I extend a special welcome to...