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Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to rise to make my contribution to the Sectoral Debate, which will be my first in the capacity of Minister of Tourism and Entertainment. I would like to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for the confidence she...
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Mr. Speaker there is a lot for me to be thankful for in this 50th year of our Independence. I thank Almighty God for the gift of life and his many blessings.
I thank the People's National Party, this great Party whose policies and whose philoso...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller departs Jamaica Tuesday July 3rd for St. Lucia where she will attend the 33rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM. The meeting takes place July 4 – 6.
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says the drafting of a Diaspora and Development Policy, is imperative based on challenges the country faces as a result of migration.
“The need for a policy frame...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has lauded the Diaspora for keeping the good name, image and reputation of Jamaica at a high level.
She was delivering the keynote address at the annual gala of the Me...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is appealing for more accomplished persons to give back to society by becoming mentors.
She said that one of the challenges facing young people today is the absence of...
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The Government has committed to fast track e-commerce policies in order to facilitate business development, especially in the technology sector.
This assurance was given by Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, while speaking at the opening ...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has welcomed the launch of Anbell Trade Exchange Limited (ATX), which will facilitate a barter system for Jamaican companies and professionals.
The exchange will be membershi...
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Church leaders are being urged to assist in getting young people, deemed at risk, involved in the schedule of activities marking Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon Lisa Hanna, made this call fo...
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Minister of Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, says a national consensus is required of all Jamaicans about the importance of the country getting out of the current debt trap.
The Minister said it has often been repe...
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The proposed merger of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF), is high on the list of priorities of the Government.
According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, this forms part of a ...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that all Jamaicans will benefit from the Government’s plans to expand the country’s health tourism offerings.
He noted that health and wellness tourism will not only ...
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The Senate, on June 29, postponed debate on the Legal Profession Act, due to the late submission of a review of the proposed legislation by the Jamaica Bar Association of Jamaica.
The Bill seeks to enhance the conduct of attorneys-at-law, and the q...
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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says he intends to bring to Cabinet for its approval, a policy framework to allow the transfer certain ganja-related cases from the Resident Magistrate’s Court (RM) to the Petty Sessions Court.
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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes- Abrahams, has emphasised the importance of minimising bureaucracy and creating a favourable business environment for investors, in order to propel the economy forward.
Mrs. ...
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The Government has taken another step towards strengthening security at its commercial ports, with the signing of a Letter of Intent with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to participate in the Container Control Programme.
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says that arbitration and mediation will lead to better public sector governance, by reducing the backlog of disputes before the courts and improving ...
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The police is cautioning persons against allowing others to use their bank accounts to facilitate the movement of large sums of money, as they could face serious charges.
Speaking at a Think Tank hosted by the Jamaica Information Service’s (J...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the government’s new tax package targeting imported food items will benefit the Jamaican farmer and the local agricultural sector.
He made the comments against the background of Gove...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Area One, Devon Watkis, says that the police has made significant inroads in dismantling gangs over the last two years, with a number of persons arrested and convicted before the courts.
Addressin...
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