Today on You and the Law, we will look at the Copyright Amendment Act 2023, which was passed in the Senate without amendment on Friday, November 3. Stay with us to hear more.
Motorists may have their vehicle seized for several reasons under the Road Traffic Act and the Transport Authority Regulation. Stay tuned as we consider some of those conditions under which a vehicle may be taken into the custody of the state.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is on a mission to improve access to good oral health services in the country. Work is now underway to ensure that all Jamaicans have access to quality dental services.
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) recently announced the award of scholarships totaling US$80,000 / J$12 million to 11 students pursuing postgraduate and undergraduate studies at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and other tertiary institutions. The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, CCRIF, is the world's first multi-country, multi-peril risk pool providing parametric insurance and other products to...
The parish of Portland dates back to 1723, when then-Governor, the Duke of Portland, created amalgamated parts of what was then St George and a chunk of St Thomas. Some 300 years later the Institute of Jamaica this week celebrates the contributions Portland has made to Jamaica’s history, economy, and people in a celebration of Arts and Culture.
With the average age of Jamaica’s population expected to keep rising in coming years, the Government is taking steps to expand social protection coverage for the elderly. Among the measures implemented was the introduction of the Social Pension Programme for seniors 75 years and older. Stay tuned to hear how you or someone you know can benefit under progamme
Thousands of Jamaicans have benefitted from the government’s flagship social assistance programme, the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education, PATH. Thousands more are set to access even greater benefits as targeted reforms are being made to the programme. As part of the country’s development process, an evaluation of PATH is currently being spearheaded by the Labour and Social Security...
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