Senate Passes Representation of the People (AMENDMENT) Act, 2014
The Senate, on Friday, December 5, passed the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2014, which provides for the registration, regulation, and funding of political …
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Anti-Gang Legislation Approved by Senate
The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, was passed in the Senate, on (March 7), with three amendments. The …
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Statement in the Senate, Senator the Honourable A.J. Nicholson QC
Statement in the Senate Senator the Honorable A.J. Nicholson QC Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Visa-Free Travel to Bermuda Before reporting on …
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Senate Adopts Proposed Cybercrimes Act Amendments
The Joint Select Committee of Parliament, appointed to review the Cybercrimes Act, is recommending increases in fines for several offences which breach the legislation. The …
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Senate Passes 40 Bills in 2013
The Senate passed a total of 40 Bills during 2013, nearly double the average number approved each year over the previous four years. In a …
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Senate Passes Amendments to Companies Act
Local and overseas investors will now find it easier to do business in Jamaica following the passage of the Companies (Amendment) Act on December 19 …
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Senate Passes Bill to Combat Unlawful Financial Organisations
The Senate on Friday, December 13, passed the Securities (Amendment) Act, to combat the establishment and proliferation of unlawful financial organizations. In piloting the Bill, Minister …
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Dr. Nigel Clarke and Ruel Reid Sworn in as Senators
Businessman, Dr. Nigel Clarke, and Principal of Jamaica College, Ruel Reid, were sworn in as Opposition Senators in the Upper House, on Thursday, November 28, by …
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Senate Passes United Nations Security Council Implementation Act
A Bill to enable Jamaica’s fulfillment of its commitments to the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), was passed in the Upper House on November …
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Upper House Debates Campaign Financing
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has been lauded for its commitment to ensuring that political processes are conducted transparently and in the best interest …
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