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In today’s edition of You and the Law, we tackle the issue of public passenger vehicle operators overcharging customers, and what the Road Traffic Act has to say on the matter. Stay tuned.

Over the last few days, the country has had a front row seat in seeing aspects of the Disaster Risk Management, DRM Act, playout. In today’s edition of You and the Law, we’ll continue our look at this legal framework. Stay tuned.

Jamaica has seen its fair share of disasters. In fact, we are in the throes of one right now- Tropical Storm Melissa. The government has been coordinating efforts to manage and lessen the risks associated with this natural disaster. How, you may ask? Through the legal framework of the Disaster Risk Management Act. We’ll take a glimpse at the Act...

In today’s edition of You and the Law, we consider the Representation of the People Act, and what the law says about voting on Election Day. Stay tuned.

The vexed issue of paternity fraud is one of Jamaica’s age-old problems. In today’s edition of You and the Law, we explore the legal avenues misidentified fathers can take to get redress, with help from Attorney-At-Law, Shuana-Kaye Smith. Stay with us.

Harsher penalties are coming for persons who vandalize telecommunications infrastructure. In today’s edition of You and the Law, we’ll consider the government’s efforts to discourage this illicit practice through the Law Reform Amendment of Penalties Bill 2025, and the Telecommunications Act. Stay tuned.

Legislation has been passed to create a 15th parish. Stay tuned to You and the Law, for details of this significant move, which is slated to bring economic, social, and political development for the people of Portmore.

In today’s edition of You and the Law, we turn the spotlight on the Disabilities Rights Tribunal, set-up to settle complaints of discrimination against persons with disabilities. Stay tuned.

As a tenant, have you ever harboured the thought of renting part of your property to someone else? In today’s edition of You and the Law, we explore the issue of subletting and other rent-related matters. Stay tuned.

On the cusp of a new financial year, the government has signalled its roadmap to achieving proposed priority programmes and policies. Stay tuned, as You and the Law takes a peek into several pieces of legislation that the government plans to implement or revise, during the new session of parliament.

In today’s edition of you and the Law, we discuss the Rent Assessment Board Tribunal and the sitting of court hearings. Stay tuned.

It’s the Christmas season, which means a significantly higher number of people moving about on the nation’s roadways. In today’s edition of Your and the Law, we consider the Road Traffic Act and what it says about some of the common road traffic violations during this period. Stay tuned.