The House of Representatives began debate on the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act, on September 17. Under the legislation, convictions for possession of two ounces or less of...

Members of the Upper House paid tribute to the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, on September 12, remembering him as “an exceptional Jamaican”. Minister Clarke died...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Ministry will ensure that workers and employers are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities under the impending flexi-work...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, on Tuesday, September 9, led fellow Members of Parliament in a tribute to the late Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger...

The Senate, last week, approved adjustments to the proposed Tax Collections (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2014, and the Tax Penalties (Harmonization) Act, 2014, with 18 additional amendments to those advanced by...

Since 2011, Government has spent $128 million to extinguish fires at the Riverton Disposal site. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, during...

A Bill to validate and indemnify the official activities of the Portmore Municipal Council and the Acting Mayor, Leon Thomas, was passed in the Senate on July 25. The Municipalities...

The House of Representatives has approved two Bills, aimed at facilitating the collection of taxes and improve the rate of compliance by Jamaicans. They are the Tax Collection (Miscellaneous Provisions)...