The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, Kingston and Mount Salem, St. James will be extended by a further 60 days to June 20 and July 9, respectively. The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 15), approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his brief remarks, Dr....

The Sugar Company of Jamaica Holdings Limited (SCJH) plans to complete development of and implement an Electronic Land Management System. This is contained in the 2020/21 Public Bodies’ Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. According to the document, the system is expected to...

For the 2020/21 fiscal year, the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica Limited (EXIM) will continue to pursue activities aimed at facilitating the growth and development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Those targeted are involved in the manufacturing, agro-processing, mining, services, information, communications and technology and the creative industries. This is contained in the 2020/21 Public Bodies’ Estimates of...

As of Tuesday (March 31), retailers found to be charging customers excessive prices for goods during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis can be fined up to $2 million or sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. This is provided in the Trade (Sale of Goods During Period of Declaration of Disaster Area) Order 2020, which was approved in the Senate on March...

Effective March 31, retailers found to be charging customers exorbitant prices for goods during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be fined up to $2 million for this breach. This is stipulated in the Trade (Sale of Goods During Period of Declaration of Disaster Area) Order 2020, which was approved in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 25). State...

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulations 2020 was passed in the House of Representatives on March 24. The Regulations now give effect to the provisions of the MOCA Act, which include the establishment of MOCA as a statutory law-enforcement agency with operational independence and authority. In his address to the House, National...

The Third Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for the current fiscal year (2019/2020), which make provisions for additional spending in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, was approved in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 25). This followed review of the spending plans by the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) and the Standing Finance Committee of the House....