House Approves Orders Under Proceeds Of Crime Act
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, November 19, approved five Orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), as part of measures to combat the …
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House Passes Omnibus Bills
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 19, passed the Omnibus legislation, which seeks to establish a transparent and coherent regime to govern all tax …
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Omnibus Tax Incentive Bills Get Approval
Four pieces of legislation which comprise the Government’s Omnibus Tax Incentive Regime were approved in the House of Representatives on Tuesday
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House Begins Deliberations on Bank Fees Motion
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 12, began deliberations on a motion calling for the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) to, within two months; prepare …
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Government Implement Legislation for Schemes
Government looks to implement legislation for schemes not covered under Strata Titles Act
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IMF first quarterly review Passed
Jamaica has passed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) first quarterly review, thereby qualifying for a second drawdown of 19.97 million US dollars under the four-year Extended Fund Facility agreement.
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The Amended Defamation Act 2013 gets approval
The amended Defamation Act 2013, Which seeks to replace the decades-old Slander and Libel Laws, Was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday with bi-partisan support
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Defamation Act Passed in the House of Representatives
The amended Defamation Act 2013, which seeks to replace the decades-old slander and libel laws, was passed in the House of Representatives on November 5 …
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House Passes Charities Act
A Bill to introduce a single piece of legislation to regulate all charitable organisations, whether intending to, or already operating in the country, was passed …
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Work to Expand Kingston Terminal on Stream
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies, said that the expansion and modernisation of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) remains on stream, …
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Senator Suggests Setting Up of Permanent Law Reform Commission
Opposition Senator, Alexander Williams, is suggesting that a permanent Law Reform Commission be set up in Jamaica, which would seek to ensure that, among other …
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Church of Haile Selassie I Gets Legal Status
The Government has officially recognised the Church of Haile Selassie I as part of the religious expression of the Rastafarian movement in Jamaica. This follows …
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Update to Parliament on the Environmental Scoping of the Portland Bight Area
INTRODUCTION Mr Speaker, you will recall that when I last addressed this Honourable House on September 10th of this year, I indicated that China Harbour Engineering Company …
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Minister of Finance’s Presentation on the Omnibus Incentive Legislation
It has long been recognised that an important part of securing growth will require tax reform. The current taxation system operates as a high tax …
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Finance Minister Tables Bills for New Incentive Regime
The Fiscal Incentives (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the Income Tax Relief (Large Scale Projects and Pioneer Industries) Act 2013 were tabled in the House of …
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House Updated on Study Done on Portland Bight Protected Area
The House of Representatives was updated on October 29, on the major findings of a preliminary study done on the Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA), …
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Upper House Debates Campaign Financing
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has been lauded for its commitment to ensuring that political processes are conducted transparently and in the best interest …
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House Begins Debate on Charities Act
Debate on the Charities Act 2013 began in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 22. The purpose of the Bill is to introduce a …
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Government approves amendments to Terrorism Prevention Act
Government approves amendments to Terrorism Prevention Act; Jamaica’s cyber-security capabilities to be strengthened; and funeral for former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, set for next week
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EU Commissioner for Development announces budgetary support for Jamaica
Parliament approves amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act, EU Commissioner for Development announces budgetary support for Jamaica and representatives from over thirty countries to attend CELAC conference in Jamaica
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