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The Senate on Friday (March 2) passed a Bill to amend the Minimum Wage Act, to increase the fines and penalties for persons who fail to comply with the law. Minister of State for Labour and Social Security, Senator Floyd Morris, who piloted the Bill, pointed out that the proposed amendments were in keeping with a commitment given by the...

The Senate yesterday (Feb. 23) passed the Proceeds of Crime Act, which will provide for the forfeiture through the courts, of properties and accumulated wealth, which cannot be explained by legitimate activity. The Act, which repeals and replaces the Drug Offences (Forfeiture of Proceeds) and Money Laundering Acts, will also support efforts to fight organized crime and to ensure that...

Debate on the Proceeds of Crime Act, which will provide for the forfeiture of the assets and properties of persons, found to have accumulated wealth through criminal activities, began in the Senate yesterday (Feb. 22). The legislation, which has already been passed in the House of Representatives, will repeal and replace the Drug Offences (Forfeiture of Proceeds) and Money Laundering...

Legislation to protect the public from misconduct by attorneys-at-law was passed in the Upper House on Friday (Feb. 9). The Bill, An Act to amend the Legal Profession Act, which was piloted by Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator A.J. Nicholson, provides for changes in relation to: the jurisdiction and powers of the disciplinary committee of the General Legal...

A Bill seeking to link service in the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) with employment in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), was passed in the Upper House, on (February 9). The legislation will facilitate pension payments to officers who have served in both arms of the Force on or after February 27, 1998. State Minister in the Ministry of Education...

A Bill seeking to link service in the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) with employment in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), was passed in the Upper House, on (February 9). The legislation will facilitate pension payments to officers who have served in both arms of the Force on or after February 27, 1998. State Minister in the Ministry of Education...

The Senate on Friday (Jan. 26) passed the Trafficking in Persons Act, which will provide for the prevention of human trafficking, especially of women and girls, and punish those involved in such acts. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator A. J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill, said that the legislation sought to introduce specific provisions to deal with trafficking...

The Senate on Friday (Jan. 26) passed the Trafficking in Persons Act, which will provide for the prevention of human trafficking, especially of women and girls, and punish those involved in such acts. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator A. J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill, said that the legislation sought to introduce specific provisions to deal with trafficking...

An Act to establish the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) as a statutory body with responsibility for providing advice to the government on matters related to science and technology, was approved in the Senate on Friday (Jan.19). State Minister for Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Senator Kern Spencer, who piloted the Bill, said that the legislation would allow...

An Act to establish the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) as a statutory body with responsibility for providing advice to the government on matters related to science and technology, was approved in the Senate on Friday (Jan.19). State Minister for Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Senator Kern Spencer, who piloted the Bill, said that the legislation would allow...

The Senate on Friday (Dec. 15) passed a Bill to amend the Interception of Communications Act, to give the security forces increased power to tap the telephones of persons suspected or accused of criminal involvement. Minister of Justice, Senator A. J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill, said that the legislation would authorize the interception of all of the communication of...

Two Bills were passed in the Senate on Friday (Dec. 15) to allow for the postponement of Local Government Elections for one year. The Bills, which were piloted by the Minister of Justice, Senator A.J. Nicholson are titled: An Act further to postpone the holding of General Elections under the Parish Councils Act and An Act further to postpone the...