Debate on the Trust Act, which seeks to create a modern statutory instrument as it relates to the most pertinent principles of Trust law, began in the House of Representatives on July 10. The legislation addresses the creation, validity, duration and enforceability of Trusts; identifies the property that may be held on trust; and establishes the procedure for the appointment...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) to utilise all resources at its disposal, including technology, to ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively in dispensing its services. These, he said, include the seamless processing and approval of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) applications submitted by business entities. He was delivering the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, has given his commitment to the Rent Assessment Board that he will ensure that changes made to the Rent Restriction Act (1983) are fair to both landlords and tenants. The Ministry is in the process of updating the Rent Restriction Act, in order to provide...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in discussion with members of the Northern Caribbean University’s Student Entrepreneur Team, during their call at King’s House on June 26. The team members are (from left) Lancelot Riley, Amina Muhammad, Jermaine Smith and Bescekia Nembhard.  

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, has called on countries of the region to adopt more gender-sensitive measures in reducing vulnerability and building resilience against climate change. She said that this can be done by integrating gender issues into policies, programmes and activities, with specific focus on empowering women and girls. “Canada wants to see a climate...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced a 12.9 per cent increase in the national minimum wage from $6,200 to $7,000 per week. In addition, security guards will receive $9,700 up from $8,854 per week, reflecting a 9.6 per cent increase. The new rates take effect August 1, 2018. Mrs. Robinson, who made the announcements in...

A key component of the Government’s growth agenda is the implementation of the relevant legislative framework to support local and international investments. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who said legislation being advanced to enable investments include the International Business Companies (IBC) Bill, International Corporate and Trust...