The Senate is a nominated House made up of twenty-one (21) Senators. Thirteen (13) Senators are appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The other eight (8) are appointed on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition. Not more than four Ministers can be appointed from the Senate, and they may have portfolio responsibilities. The...

The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have packaged it into the Jamaica Magazine and JIS News along with other features. Look through each of our playlists and you will be able to find various features highlighting the Government's endeavour to meet its mandate. Don't forget...

The Governor-General's National Youth Consultative Conference (YCC) is an annual event that brings together young people from all over Jamaica to discuss and share ideas on important issues affecting them and their communities. The conference is hosted by the Governor-General's Programme for Excellence (GGPE), a non-profit organization that is committed to empowering young people and fostering access to education. The...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) Handing Over Ceremony is a special event that marks the completion of a new housing development and the delivery of new homes to their owners. The ceremony is typically attended by NHT officials, government officials, and the new homeowners and their families. The ceremony begins with a welcome from the NHT Chairman and a speech...

The House of Representatives may consist of 63 members (the maximum allowed by the Constitution), elected by single-member constituencies on the first-past-the-post basis. The Government in power can only exist if it has the support of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives. In practice, most Bills are initiated in the House of Representatives. No Bill may...

The Service Excellence Awards recognise Government organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to the promotion and implementation of improvements in key service delivery areas. There are seven award categories. Award Categories 1. The Digital Innovation and Modernisation Award 2. Customer Engagement Award 3. The Customer Experience Award 4. The Operational Excellence Award 5. The Website of the Year Award...

The purpose of the post-cabinet press briefing is to provide the media and the public with an opportunity to learn about the decisions that have been made by the Cabinet. The briefing is usually held on Wednesdays at 8:00 AM at the Office of the Prime Minister. The briefing is hosted by the Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan Minister without Portfolio...