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A power of attorney is the legal authorisation of a person (appointee) to act on the behalf of another (donor) in business, judicial or personal affairs. Authorisation is granted by the donor. The appointee may be anyone of the donor’s … Continued

A power of attorney is the legal authorisation of a person (appointee) to act on the behalf of another (donor) in business, judicial or personal affairs. Authorisation is granted by the donor. The appointee may be anyone of the donor’s … Continued

As of January 1, 2019 the Government will impose a ban on single use plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam. The ban covers the importation, manufacture and distribution of the materials. The plastic bags to be banned are those that are … Continued

Starting in the 2018-2019 academic year, students will sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). PEP will replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) as the national secondary school placement test. The main objective of PEP is to enhance the academic … Continued

In an effort to improve the safety and security of Jamaican citizens, in March 2018 the Ministry of National Security implemented JamaicaEye. It is the national closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system that allows registered private citizens to share footage … Continued

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the most common non-communicable disease (NCD) in Jamaica and one of the five leading causes of death among the population. It is caused by abnormally high tension (or pressure) in the arteries … Continued

Any offensive communication sent to an individual with the intent to cause harm and slander is referred to as Malicious Communication. Examples include: internet trolling, publishing and distributing obscene writings, drawings and photographs and making devices or data available to … Continued

Fire is a major cause of damage to property and physical infrastructure and loss of life, making safety measures imperative. Since the start of 2018, the Fire Prevention Unit of the Jamaica Fire Brigade has recorded 727 building fires, during … Continued

Each year there is an increase in the number of persons who are victims or have been affected by intimate partner violence in Jamaica. To support the persons who have been affected there are a number of services provided by … Continued

The Rent Assessment Board recommends the following guidelines towards maintaining a harmonious relationship between tenants and landlords. • The property should be kept in a habitable state • Deliberate destruction of the property, such as the cutting down of trees … Continued

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in 2005. It is located in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. The CCJ is the final Court of Appeal on civil and criminal matters for four CARICOM Members States, namely Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Guyana. … Continued

Since the establishment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), several institutions have been formed under its umbrella or with its collaboration. These are categorised into two sets, namely Community and Associate. Community Institutions are fully funded by CARICOM, whereas Associate Institutions … Continued

The Conference of Heads of Government also known as the Conference is one of the most important arms of CARICOM. It was established in 1973 and is made up of the Heads of Government from the CARICOM’S 15 Member States. … Continued

To lessen the rate of infant and maternal mortality the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the European Union, developed the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC). The programme is aligned to the United Nations Millennium … Continued

Effective May 31, 2018, Jamaica will have a second area code and ten-digit dialling will become mandatory. The island will be the first country in the English-speaking Caribbean to utilise an additional area code. It is expected that the new … Continued

A regular feature of life in the tropics – a hurricane is a powerful storm that can cause great damage to property and loss of life. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 yearly. The 2018 … Continued

Climate change refers to the negative variation in the global atmospheric conditions caused primarily by the burning of oil, coal and gas to produce energy for homes, businesses and transportation. These activities produce greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane … Continued

According to the National Road Safety Unit in Jamaica, approximately 115 road accidents have occurred across the island since the start of 2018, with some being the result of unsafe practices on the roads. In an effort to reduce accidents … Continued

Under the Caribbean Community (Free Movement of Skilled Persons) Act, skilled nationals of CARICOM member states are entitled to move and work freely within other member states. This is made possible through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Skills Certificate, a provision … Continued