Minister of Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, made the announcement at a high-level, cross-government workshop in Kingston yesterday.
The proposed legislation aims to address the "implementation gap" identified in the Auditor General's climate scan assessment, which was tabled in parliament on Tuesday.
In making his contribution to the budget debate yesterday Robinson cited challenges with the country's education system and its ability to prepare people for participating in the work force.
The latest incident which took place in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today, resulted in the death of 30-year-old, Demmar Walker.
Police alleged that Walker engaged officers with a firearm, which led to him being shot dead.
In his contribution to the budget debate today Robinson pointed out that the revenue measures outlined by the government will only place more tax burden on people who are already struggling.
Speaking at today's meeting of the corporation Port Maria Mayor, Fitzroy Wilson, said he has received reports that some tenants have been using a bar in the market as a go-go club, mainly on Friday nights. He said the illegal operation is affecting vendors conducting legitimate business.