The Committal Proceedings Bill, which seeks to abolish preliminary enquiries, has been sent to a Joint Select Committee of Parliament for further deliberations.        Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark...

The Government of Jamaica remains committed to the ongoing and sustainable development of the entertainment industry as a national priority, said Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion...

Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson, said his office is up to the task of providing effective legal advice to the Government when necessary. “I wish to categorically state that the...

The Entertainment Advisory Board has been mandated to formulate the tenets of an Entertainment Encouragement Act, which will facilitate further private sector involvement in the local entertainment industry. State Minister...

The Government is moving ahead with plans to build a state-of-the-art adult facility to accommodate 5,000 inmates. The project has been on the drawing board for some time, and National...

As part of efforts to improve the efficiency of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), the entity is moving to clear the backlog of firearm licence applications. "The objective will be...

Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, is urging Government to stand firm on the issue of free movement within CARICOM for all professionals, including dancers, singers...

Minister without Portfolio (with responsibility for Housing), Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said this year, the Ministry will be pursuing avenues to separate the land titling process from infrastructure.  The Minister...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says he will be working closely with the Ministry of Housing to regularise a number of settlements within his...

The Board of Supervision of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has acquired the Client Service Tracker Software, to assist in developing the Information Identification Homeless Database System...

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, says the Government will be taking steps to strengthen the legislative and policy framework governing mortgages, in an attempt to revitalise...