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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and Acting Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, pilots the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act during Friday’s (January 30) sitting of the Senate.

Senate Passes Bill To Broaden Access To Expungement

The Senate, on Friday (January 30), approved the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, which, among other provisions, seeks to widen access to expungement in deserving cases. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and Acting Leader...

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.

Senators Hail Late Dorothy Pine Mclarty

Late former Senator and Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, Don Wehby.

Senate Pays Tribute to Late Former Senator Don Wehby

President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the swearing-in of members of the Upper House at Gordon House on September 18. Observing the proceeding is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.

PHOTOS: Swearing-in for Members of the Senate

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).

Job Descriptions to Be Advanced This Parliamentary Term – PM

Government Senators, who were sworn into office at Gordon House on September 18.

5 months ago Senate

21 Senators Sworn In

All 21 Senators were sworn in on Thursday (September 18), marking the beginning of their service in the Upper House of Parliament. Senator Thomas Tavares-Finson was elected as President of the Senate, with Senator Charles Sinclair to serve as Deputy, during the ceremony held at Gordon House. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith,...

Chief Executive Officer of the JMMB Group, Keith Duncan.

5 months ago Senate

Focus Must Be on Delivering Inclusive Wealth – Keith Duncan

Having achieved macroeconomic stability and developed the supporting institutional framework, businessman Keith Duncan says the Government must now focus on delivering inclusive wealth to the Jamaican people. “We now need to chart the way forward for growth... inclusive wealth of the Jamaican people,” Mr. Duncan pointed out. “Therefore, we'll have to invest in our human capital. We'll have to invest...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Senate’s recent sitting at Gordon House.

7 months ago Senate

New Road Traffic Act Fuels Push for Efficient Governance

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says provisions in the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, complement the Government’s broad goals of modernising and enforcing traffic management by enhancing administrative efficiency. Piloting the legislation in the Senate recently, Minister Johnson Smith said the legislation resolves existing inefficiencies associated with a paper-based licence and registration...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (June 27).

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Senate Passes Tougher Praedial Larceny Law To Safeguard Farmers

The Senate, on Friday (June 27), passed amendments to the Praedial Larceny (Prevention) Act, aimed at combatting the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said agriculture and aquaculture are entering a new era of productivity, production and national development. “Through our new FACE...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Friday’s (June 20) sitting of the Senate.

8 months ago Senate

Senate Approves Harsher Sentences for Murder, Particularly Killing of Children

The Senate, on Friday (June 20), approved amendments to three pieces of legislation, which impose harsher penalties for murder, especially in cases involving the killing of children. The Bills are the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act 2025, the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act 2025. They seek to increase the mandatory minimum...

Consultant Psychiatrist, Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

8 months ago Senate

Holistic Care for the Elderly

As the elderly population in the country grows, emphasis is being placed on the holistic care of these persons. So important is this focus, a Special Select Committee of the Senate is reviewing a Private Member's Motion on a proposal for an Elderly Care and Protection Act. Consultant Psychiatrist, Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore, and a member of the Committee, said...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon addresses the senate on May 19.

9 months ago Senate

Senate Passes Legislation to Grant Certain Public Officers Option of Retiring Before Age 65

The Senate has passed legislation granting public officers born between August 1, 1961 and February 28, 1963, the option of retiring before reaching age 65 while still receiving full benefits. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, piloted the Pensions (Public Service) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025 through the Upper House on Friday...