Defence Act to be Amended
The Defence Act is to be amended to formalise the Chief of Defence Staff title given to the commanding officer of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and also establish a...
By: , March 30, 2017
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Sitting of House of Representative Postponed
Please be advised that in light of severe weather conditions, meetings of the Infrastructure and Physical Development Committee and the House of Representatives will not take place today as previously announced....
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House Passes Bill to Establish Jamaica National Service Corps
By: , April 13, 2017
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Senate Suspends Arbitration Bill Debate
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Revised Pension Scheme Takes Effect June 1
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Debate Begins on Pension Bill
Debate on a Bill to reform arrangements of the public-sector pension scheme began in the House of Representatives yesterday (March 15). The Bills are the Pensions (Public Service) Act, 2016...
By: , March 16, 2017
2017-18 Session of Parliament Underway
The 2017-18 session of Parliament got underway today (February 9) with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency...
By: , February 9, 2017
Ceremonial Opening of Parliament February 9
The ceremonial opening of Parliament takes place on Thursday (February 9) at Gordon House in Kingston, with the traditional pomp and pageantry. This event, which marks the beginning of the...
By: , February 8, 2017
House Passes Bill to Strengthen Measures to Fight Corruption
The House of Representatives on January 31 approved the Integrity Commission Bill, which is aimed at promoting and enhancing standards of ethical conduct for parliamentarians and public officials. The Bill...
By: , February 2, 2017
Parliament Seeks Public’s Assistance on Sexual Offences Act
PUBLIC NOTICE - A Joint Select Committee of Parliament has been appointed to review the “Sexual Offences Act”. This Joint Select Committee will also review the “Child Care and Protection...
By: , January 24, 2017
2017/18 Estimates of Expenditure to be Tabled February 9
The Estimates of Expenditure for the 2017/18 financial year will be tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 9. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the...
By: , January 18, 2017
Boundary Bill to be Tabled in The House
Cabinet has given approval for a Bill to be tabled in Parliament detailing how the boundaries of Local Government city municipalities are to be altered. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press...
By: , January 12, 2017
