The swearing in for the newly announced Ministers and Ministers of State will take place this afternoon June 29 at 3:00 p.m. with the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen conducting a...

KINGSTON — A Bill to give Parish Councillors and Mayors the powers of a Justice of the Peace (JP) was approved by the Senate on June 24. Under theAttestation of...

KINGSTON — A censure motion against Opposition Member of Parliament, Dr. Peter Phillips (East Central St. Andrew), was withdrawn by the Government during Tuesday’s (June 21) sitting of the House...

KINGSTON — Senator Desmond McKenzie is urging the Government to fast track legislation dealing with the mandatory evacuation of people from disaster-threatened areas and the establishment of ‘no build’ zones....

KINGSTON — Legislation to ensure the establishment of a formal structure to promote and preserve the integrity, status and relevance of the Office of the Custos, was passed by the...

KINGSTON — The Government is to hire an independent consultant, who will provide oversight for payments made under the Jamaica Infrastructure Development Programme (JDIP). Speaking in the House of Representatives...

KINGSTON — The Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the extradition of Christopher "Dudus" Coke was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday June 14 by Prime Minister...

KINGSTON — Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, has tabled a Bill to amend the Interception of Communications Act, in the House of Representatives. A decision was taken to amend...

KINGSTON — The Government is examining the feasibility of introducing an unemployment insurance scheme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, speaking in the House of Representatives earlier...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved the tabling of a Bill entitled, “The Committal Proceedings Act, 2011”, in Parliament, to abolish preliminary enquiries in Resident Magistrate’s Courts. Minister with responsibility for...