Page 12 - Patrick Allen News Today

The Jamaican Government implemented “critical aspects” of the Road to Republic Public Education Programme during the recently concluded Parliamentary Year, says Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen.

A new Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programme aims to accelerate drug manufacturing in austere environments, such as forward operating bases (FOBs), generating data and processes to evaluate new paradigms for real-time re...

Clarke to table new budget as Parliament opens today

The Government has set as one of its key legislative priorities for the upcoming parliamentary year amendments to the Companies Act. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says that the draft of the bill is being finalised with the amendments aimed at...

The JamWorld Entertainment Complex in Portmore, St Catherine, is being renovated to become Jamaica's first 24-hour entertainment zone, Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has announced.  During the Throne Speech this morning, the...

The Government has reiterated its commitment to provide a transportation system for students in rural Jamaica this year.  Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, in delivering the Throne Speech this morning, noted that reliable ...

The JamWorld Entertainment Complex in Portmore, St Catherine, which is known for its annual staging of Sting, the so-called ‘greatest one-night reggae show’, is to be designated Jamaica’s first 24-hour entertainment zone. The move is aimed at addressing the country’s need for designated entertainment areas. The announcement was made Thursday at Gordon House by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, as he delivered the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s plans...

The Government is intensifying efforts to have the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) operationalised in 2024 to commence enrolment and issue national identification cards under the National Identification System (NIDS). This follows the development of the national identification regulations and the successful completion of a pilot in 2023. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen spoke to the issue on Thursday as he delivered the 2024 Throne Speech under the theme ‘Towards...

Healthcare

KINGSTON, Jamaica - During the upcoming legislative year, the Government will revise various pieces of health-related legislation for improved care, says Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen. The governor-general, who was delivering the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in the House of Representatives Thursday, said this is key in the strengthening of the health sector. Among the laws that will be revised are the Tobacco Control Bill, which will enable Jamaica to be in...