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Government Senator, Kavan Gayle
Government Senator, Kavan Gayle

JTC Act Represents Decisive Step to Modernise Governance Framework of Teaching Profession – Senator Gayle

By: Chris Patterson, April 25, 2025
Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, said the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Act, 2025, represents a decisive step towards modernising the governance framework of the teaching profession in Jamaica. Making his contribution...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Senate on April 11.

Senate Accepts Report on Security Interest in Personal Property Act

By: Latonya Linton, April 17, 2025
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks in the Senate on April 11. Seated (at left) is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks.

Senate Begins Debate on JTC Bill

By: Latonya Linton, April 12, 2025

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Newly appointed Government Senator, Ambassador Audrey Marks, was sworn in during today’s (March 14) sitting of the Senate.
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Ambassador Marks Sworn in to the Senate

Former Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, was today (March 14) sworn in as a Government Senator in the Upper House. Senator Marks was warmly welcomed by her colleagues...
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By: Chris Patterson, March 15, 2025
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
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Senate to Debate Several Bills

The Bill to amend the Counties and Parishes Act 2025 to declare the city municipality of Portmore the 15th parish of Jamaica, and for connected matters, was tabled in the...
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By: Chris Patterson, February 23, 2025
Senator Marlon Morgan takes the Oath of Allegiance, during his swearing-in ceremony at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe, observes the proceedings.
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Three New Senators Take Seat in Upper House

Three new members were sworn into the Upper House on Thursday (February 13). Senators Dr. Elon Thompson, Marlon Morgan and Delano Seiveright, took the Oath of Allegiance, during a brief...
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By: Vanessa James, February 14, 2025