Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 28) approved the Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) Act, 2023. The legislation, which was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, was passed with one amendment. It seeks to repeal section 48C (1c), which forms part of the fiscal responsibility framework that was first...

Onion farmers in St. Thomas, who have already produced two thirds of the national yield, will be receiving market support for their massive production. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., met with the farmers on Wednesday (March 29), where he informed that buyers are stepping forward to purchase the onions. “Today has been a very good day....

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (March 28), approved the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2023, which will, among other things, facilitate the acceptance of electronic signatures in the court system. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the proposed changes are part of measures by the Government to maximise operational efficiencies and improve productivity levels in the...

The capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to fight cybercrime has been bolstered through the provision of technology equipment valued at $30 million to the Communication, Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD). The items, which include desktop computers, laptops, monitors, smart television, hard drives, printers, scanners among other necessities, were provided under the PRO-CYBER project, which involves collaboration between the...

A permanent work-from-home framework has been developed for companies operating in special economic zones (SEZs). This forms part of the efforts of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) to build an adaptable and flexible SEZ regime. Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, provided details during a meeting hosted by the JSEZA at the entity’s office on Waterloo Road...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), interacts with students of José Martí Technical High School during the restorative justice school tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on March 27.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), emphasises a point during conversation with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call held at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 29.