Debate on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Bills has been further delayed, due to the absence of Opposition members from today’s (October 30) sitting of the Upper Chamber. Leader of Government Business, Senator Hon. A.J. Nicholson, in a statement, said whether or not the Opposition members attend next week, "certain positions will be put forward by the Government, on...

Government Senator Sophia Fraser-Binns Liburd, has rejected calls for a referendum on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as a “double standard,” noting that there were no similar cries regarding the passage of the Charter of Rights. “I fail to see the wisdom in having a referendum to determine the CCJ. It cannot be that we are seeking a referendum...

The objective of Jamaica’s full participation in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is to ensure that justice is in the reach of all citizens, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, has emphasised. Mr. Golding, who opened the debate on the three CCJ Bills, in the Senate, on October 16, said the Bills, which were passed earlier in the...

The Senate on Friday (October 9) began debate on the Jury Amendment Act, which seeks to address the continuing problem of a shortage of jurors to serve the Circuit Courts, which has been contributing significantly to the delays in the disposal of criminal cases. Piloted by Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, the Bill aims to improve efficiency of...

The Administrator General and staff of the Administrator General’s Department have been commended for the speed with which the entity has implemented the changes that recent amendments to the law have brought about, as it relates to intestate properties where minors are  involved. Speaking at a signing ceremony at the Administrator General’s Department at Ocean Boulevard on October 2, Minister...

Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) President, Sir Dennis Byron, is expressing satisfaction with the achievements of the court, which is marking a decade of existence this year. In an interview with JIS News, Sir Byron said during its 10 years of operation, the CCJ has exceeded many of its expectations. “Although we have only had four countries joining the final...

The Senate, on Friday (September 25), approved a Bill, which seeks to  modernise the regulatory framework within which banks operate. The Banking Services Act amended and consolidated the existing Banking Act, Financial Institutions Act and sections of the Building Societies Act, into one governing Act. Regulations in the Bill deal with the hours of opening; establishment of branches; licence fees; amalgamation...