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The Government is taking steps to put into operation the Sexual Harassment Tribunal in the new parliamentary year, to address sexual harassment complaints. This was announced by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen in his presentation of the Throne...

Republic status, NIDS high on Government agenda, says GG

The JamWorld Entertainment Complex in Portmore, St Catherine, is poised to become Jamaica’s first 24-hour entertainment zone. The announcement was made on Thursday by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during his Throne Speech at the Ceremonial...

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.

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 two-year window for public entities, private businesses and other institutions to retrofit their buildings to allow members of the disabled community to access their services or products more easily or face possible sanctions expires today....

KINGSTON, Jamaica -The 2024/2025 parliamentary year will commence on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with the time-honoured Ceremonial Opening of Parliament to be held at Gordon House. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen will deliver the Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary year. This year’s event is expected to see the full slate of invitees: parliamentarians and their guests, State officials, custodes, mayors, and members of the diplomatic....