Human Traffickers to Face Tougher Penalties

Human Traffickers to Face Tougher Penalties

Human Traffickers are set to face tougher penalties as the Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, November 3, passed the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression, and Punishment) (Amendment) Act 2021, creating tougher penalties for offenders....
Government Seeks to Update Outdated Laws

Government Seeks to Update Outdated Laws

Members of the Lower House of Parliament on Wednesday, October 20, opened the debate to amend two legislations which some believe are outdated laws. The bills are the Trafficking in Person, Prevention, Suppression and Punishment Act, and the Emergency Powers Act....
Security Minister Extends Zones of Special Operations

Security Minister Extends Zones of Special Operations

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem and Norwood in St. James; Greenwich Town and August Town in St. Andrew, have been extended for a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 20, approved five...