The Senate, on Friday (May 18), passed the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Validation and Amendment) Act, 2012, with two amendments, during its sitting at Gordon House. Piloted by Justice Minister, Senator...

A Motion urging the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and various stakeholders to diversify the market for Jamaican coffee and improve the quality of the product, was approved in the...

The Senate unanimously approved a Motion, on April 5, seeking Government’s commissioning of a publication of the history of Jamaica’s Parliament, to include the names of Parliamentary Officers, Members, Clerks,...

Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late Hon. Justice Carl Rattray, OJ, QC, on Friday who passed away Wednesday (March 14). Senator K.D. Knight, who is a QC,...

The Senate, on Friday March 9th approved a motion seeking to have the use of communication technology by members permitted in the Upper House. The Motion which was moved by...

Tributes were paid  to former Senator and prominent businessman, Alexander Barclay Ewart, who died on February 1, by  Members of the Senate on February 10. Minister of Justice, Senator the...

KINGSTON — The Bill prohibiting open balloting, and removing limitations on the use of vehicles to convey voters to polling stations on election day was approved by the Senate on...

KINGSTON — The Senate has passed the Bill amending The Travel Agency Regulation Act, which will impose harsher penalties on travel agencies operating illegally in Jamaica. Minister of National Security...

KINGSTON — A Bill amending the controversial Interception of Communications Act was passed in the Senate on Thursday (July 28). Minister of National Security and Leader of Government Business, Senator...

KINGSTON — The Senate on Friday (July 22) passed amendments to the Tourism Enhancement Fund Act to increase the fees paid by airline passengers visiting the country from US$10 to...

KINGSTON — The Senate today (July 22) passed a resolution prolonging the duration of the Constabulary Force (Interim Provisions for Arrest and Detention) Act until July 22, 2012.     The...