Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the land-titling programme that has been implemented in St. James West Central continues to aid persons in need. “Land is a big issue, not only in St. James West Central but right across Jamaica. I am pleased to say that I have put in a land-titling project; it’s an...

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Road to Republic Secondary School Tour began today November 23 with a stop at the Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank this morning, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said youth engagement is important to the process of transitioning from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic....

Members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) are currently deliberating matters regarding the Office of the President. This Office is a critical feature of a Republican State that reflects the separation of powers, with the President operating in a neutral, non-partisan capacity. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says three categories are being considered by the...

As part of its strategies to end violence against children, Jamaica has joined the Global Partnership, which is committed to the implementation of sustainable development goal (SDG) 16.2, which is focused on ending all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation of children. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank today (November 16), Senior Director, Children’s Affairs and Policy Division,...

Youth involvement is being encouraged in Jamaica’s transition from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic as part of the Government’s mandate to make the transition a public process. To facilitate this, several secondary schools were invited to participate in this year’s annual Heritage Month lecture, held on October 31. The virtual event was hosted by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ)...

Jamaicans will have more time to consider bail, as revisions to the Bail Bill have increased the facilitation from 24 hours to 48 hours. Under the current provisions, when a person is arrested or detained on reasonable suspicion that he or she has committed an offence, the law specifies that bail is to be considered within 24 hours. Minister of...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, will inform the nation on the Government’s position regarding Jamaica adopting the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final appellate court. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said that the Government is paying close attention to matters concerning the final court as well as constitutional reform. “There is...