Debate on a Bill to repeal and replace the Companies Act began in the Senate last Friday (February 27). The amendments will, among other things, simplify the formation of a...

Government Senator, Noel Sloley has said that Jamaicans needed to substantially increase local saving funds for the country's development, and the stock market was a good vehicle for ordinary investors...

The Senate yesterday (Feb. 20) gave its full support to the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between government and the trade unions representing public sector workers. Attorney General and...

The Senate yesterday (February 6), adopted the Report of the Joint Select Committee on the Family Property (Rights of Spouses) Act, and approved the Bill. This will bring common law...

In a move to improve the capability of the Public Accountancy Board to carry out its functions, the Senate on Friday (Jan. 30) passed amendments to the Public Accountancy Act,...

The Senate approved a resolution on Friday (Jan. 30), which seeks to increase the minimum gratuity payable under the Constables (Special) Act to dependents and legal personal representatives of Special...

The Senate yesterday (October 31) gave its full approval to the amendments to the Access to Information Act and Access to Information Regulations 2003,which will give seven government ministries and...

The Amendments to the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations 2003 were tabled in the Senate on Friday, October 17 for debate to begin on October...

The Senate on Friday (October 3), closed the debate on a Motion moved by Government Senator and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, calling on Jamaicans to...