Proceeds of Crime Act Amended
The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8) approved amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to correct a referencing error in the legislation. …
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MP Calls for Improvement in Water Systems
Member of Parliament for Southern Manchester, Michael Stewart, has suggested that improving the constituency’s water-supply systems will assist with the delivery of potable water to …
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House Begins Debate on Partnership Bills
The House of Representatives, on October 18, began debate on Bills that seek to establish Jamaica as a domicile of choice for international financial and …
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House Passes Bill to Continue Junior Stock Market Incentives
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 18), passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, which seeks to continue the incentives provided under the Junior Stock …
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Opposition Welcomes Provisions of Road Traffic Act
Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr. Morais Guy is welcoming the provisions of the new Road Traffic Act, which is now before …
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Senate Approves Motion Proposing a Ban on the Use of Styrofoam Containers and Plastic Bags
The Senate has approved a private member’s motion proposing a ban on the use of Styrofoam containers and plastic bags locally. The motion, which was …
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Parliament Postponed
Parliament is to be postponed this Tuesday, October 4 for a later date that will be announced. According to Minister Derrick Smith, Leader of Government …
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Action to Take Profit Out of Crime
Cabinet has approved further amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act to take the profit out of crime. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, …
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Actuarial Review of NIS Every Three Years
The House of Representatives has approved amendments to the National Insurance (Amendment) Act, allowing for an actuarial review of the national insurance scheme (NIS) every …
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Cabinet Looking at Report on INDECOM
The Public Order Committee of Cabinet is actively looking at the report of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament on the Independent Commission of Investigations …
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Sports Safeguards for Students to be Developed
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will spearhead an Inter-Ministerial Taskforce being established to develop safeguards that protect youngsters participating in sporting activities. The …
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Parliament to Debate Junior Market Incentives Restoration
Parliamentary debate on the proposed restoration of incentives under the Junior Stock Exchange (JSE) is expected to commence during Tuesday’s (September 27) sitting of the …
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Schools Reminded Not to Bar Students for Non-Payment of Fees
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is reminding school boards and administrators that no child should be denied access for non-payment of fees. Addressing …
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House Passes Bill to Set Up Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority
A Bill to establish the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 20. The Authority will …
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Gov’t and IMF Team to Continue Discussion on Successor Agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Country Team is returning to Jamaica this week to continue discussions with the Government on a successor arrangement. Minister of …
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No Shortage of Foreign Exchange – Minister Shaw
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says there is no shortage of foreign exchange in the market. He was speaking during …
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Draft Political Party Regulations to be Sent to Chief Parliamentary Counsel
Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives, Hon. Derrick Smith, says the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has presented a copy of the …
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Steps Being Taken to Address Issues at FCJ
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the necessary steps are being taken to address issues raised by the Auditor General in its report …
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Gov’t to Proceed with Issuing of Telecoms Licence to Symbiote Investments
The Government has decided to proceed with the granting of a Domestic Mobile Spectrum Licence (DMSL) to Symbiote Investments Limited. This was disclosed by Prime …
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PAYE Workers Urged to Spend Money Wisely
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) workers, who are taking home more pay as a result of the …
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