The Senate has approved amendments to the Standing Orders to allow members to join and participate in formal sittings virtually, due to the restrictions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

Peter Bunting was sworn in to the Upper House on Friday (December 18), to complete the slate of eight Opposition Senators. Senator Bunting, who will become the new Leader of...

Thousands of Jamaicans who are employed in the hospitality division of passenger ships are poised to benefit from significantly enhanced rights protection under the Shipping (Amendment) Act, which has been...

The Bank of Jamaica (Amendment) Act, 2020, aimed at modernising and strengthening the operations of the Central Bank by improving its governance, was approved in the Senate during its sitting...

Provisions have been made under the soon-to-be enacted Dogs (Liability for Attacks) Act, 2020, for presumptions that hold dog owners accountable if the animals attack an individual in a public...

Under new electricity regulations approved by the Houses of Parliament, inspection and approval of electrical works are now expected to be executed more expeditiously. This, as the supporting legislative regime...

The process of authenticating local public documents intended for use overseas, and foreign documents to be used in Jamaica, will soon become simpler, more efficient and less time consuming. This,...

As the nation observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Government Senator, Dr. Sapphire Longmore, is encouraging more persons to get screened for the disease, as early detection is key in the...