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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...

An Order to increase the departure tax at both airports from US$5 to US$10, which is slated to be implemented by March next year, was approved by the Senate, yesterday (December 14). "The proposed $5 increase will result in the airports remaining competitive in what is called the mid-range of airport charges, when compared with regional airports," A. J. Nicholson,...

The Senate yesterday (Dec. 14) passed a Bill to Amend the Petroleum Act to allow for the establishment of the PetroCaribe Development Fund. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Anthony Hylton, who piloted the Bill, explained that the Fund would be financed from the proceeds of the PetroCaribe agreement between Jamaica and Venezuela. The resources of the Fund,...

An Order to increase the departure tax at both airports from US$5 to US$10, which is slated to be implemented by March next year, was approved by the Senate, yesterday (December 14). "The proposed $5 increase will result in the airports remaining competitive in what is called the mid-range of airport charges, when compared with regional airports," A. J. Nicholson,...

The Senate yesterday (Dec. 14) passed a Bill to Amend the Petroleum Act to allow for the establishment of the PetroCaribe Development Fund. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Anthony Hylton, who piloted the Bill, explained that the Fund would be financed from the proceeds of the PetroCaribe agreement between Jamaica and Venezuela. The resources of the Fund,...

The Electronic Transactions Bill, which sets out the legal framework for electronic transactions and connected matters, was approved in the Senate yesterday (Dec. 8). Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator, A. J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill, noted that the legislation "above all, encourages trustworthy commerce in this computer age.it seeks to eliminate barriers to electronic commerce,...

The Electronic Transactions Bill, which sets out the legal framework for electronic transactions and connected matters, was approved in the Senate yesterday (Dec. 8). Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator, A. J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill, noted that the legislation "above all, encourages trustworthy commerce in this computer age.it seeks to eliminate barriers to electronic commerce,...

The Senate on Friday (Nov. 24) passed a Bill to amend the Income Tax Act, to allow for more effective regulation of long-term savings instruments, by, among other things, making it mandatory for prescribed persons who offer such instruments, to obtain the approval of the Minister prior to offering the products for sale. In Piloting the Bill, Foreign Affairs and...

The Bill seeking to make provision for the fulfillment of Jamaica's commitment to the efficient and effective staging of Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007, was passed in the Senate on October 27. The ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 Act, was also passed in the House of Representatives on October 24. "This Bill seeks to reflect the rights of...

The Senate on Friday (Oct. 20) passed the Electoral Commission (Interim) Act 2006, clearing the way for the establishment of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator A.J. Nicholson, who piloted the Bill through the Upper House, explained that in addition to conducting general elections, by-elections or referenda, the Commission would be responsible for compiling...

Electoral Advisory Committee (EAC) Chairman, Professor Errol Miller, has urged the Senate to move quickly to pass the Interim Electoral Reform Act, which was crucial for the establishment of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica. "We don't understand any delay in dealing with the matter," he said, at a press conference held yesterday (Oct. 18), at the EAC's head office on...