Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the government will advance the process to formally establish job descriptions for parliamentarians.

He gave the commitment while addressing the opening of the new parliamentary term yesterday.

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"We intend to hold this government to account for all the promises that they made to the people of Jamaica".

That was the commitment from opposition leader Mark Golding, as he addressed the house of representatives for the first time in the new parliamentary term, yesterday.

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Stakeholders in the country's education sector are being called on the take the necessary steps to ensure that the nation’s children learn and reach their full potential.

The call was made on Wednesday, by Caribbean Policy Research Institute, (Capri) during the release of its latest report, “Education scorecard 2025 assessing the present guiding the future”.

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This as the 2025 parliamentary term commences, following the September 3 general election. There are some new faces among the 13 Government and 8 Opposition Senators.

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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the comment while addressing the swearing in ceremony yesterday. 18 persons were sworn in, the majority being reappointed to the portfolios they held in the previous administration.

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The son of Parish Councillor Patrick Forrester is among three people who remain hospitalized following a car crash in Westmoreland yesterday.

50-year-old Forrester of Shrewsbury District was a passenger in the vehicle which was being driven along the Barrack Main Road.

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The National Works Agency, (NWA) is conducting damage assessment, following heavy rainfall in sections of Hanover and St. James yesterday.

Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Office Janel Ricketts told Irie Fm News this morning that there was congestion along the roadways but the flood waters have receded.

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There are some new appointees, following the September 3 General Election.

This is after the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) increased its numbers in the House of Representatives by winning 28 seats, while the Jamaica Labour Party won 35 seats.

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon gave the update yesterday during the swearing in ceremony for cabinet members.

In 2023, the government waived tuition and administrative fees for Heart/NSTA Trust programs up to level four.

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This in reference to Mrs. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert or Mrs. Juliet Holness.

It's expected that at today's Swearing in Ceremony for the Members of Parliament and Senators, the members will select one among them to be the new House Speaker and Senate President.

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