The Senate has approved the Ministerial and Parliamentary Functions (Phyllis Mae Mitchell) Validation and Indemnity Act, validating the official acts performed by Mrs. Mitchell and to regularise her tenure as...

The Senate, on Friday (May 25) passed companion legislation to the Proceeds of Crime Act, which is designed to fight organized crime and ensure that criminals do not benefit from...

The Senate on Friday (May 18) passed the Appropriations Bill, giving approval to the government's estimated spending of $380 billion for this fiscal year. The Bill, which was piloted by...

A Bill to amend the Employment Agencies Regulation Act of 1957 was passed in the Senate on March 2. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)....

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 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...