The Government has commenced the process of entrenching local governance in Jamaica’s Constitution, with the tabling of the Constitution (Amendment) (Local Government) Act. The Bill was tabled in the House...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday September 30, passed the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act, paving the way for the removal of criminal records against the names of...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 23, passed the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, paving the way for the introduction of flexible working time. The flexi-work arrangement...

A Bill to amend the General Consumption Tax (GCT) Act was tabled in the Senate on Friday, September 19, paving the way for an improved tax collection system. Justice Minister,...

The Bill, to amend the Access to Information Act, is expected to be tabled in Parliament before the end of the 2014/15 legislative year. This was disclosed by Minister of...

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...