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In Jamaica, court rules government breached constitution in issuing states of emergency19 May 2025
A three-judge panel of the Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that the Government breached the separation of powers principles in the Constitution when it rol…
Jamaica's government plans for new elections in accordance with constitution4 April 2025
Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte has dismissed claims that Jamaica’s next general elections are constitutionally due…
Jamaica's parliamentary counsel submits draft bills for transition to a republic27 September 2024
The Chief Parliamentary Counsel has prepared two draft Bills to underpin Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. The proposed pi…
Jamaica's senate approves constitutional amendment bill eliminating reference to monarchy22 July 2024
A bill that will pave the way for the amendment of Section 61 of Jamaica’s Constitution and eliminate reference to the United Kingdom monarchy during the legisl…
Jamaica moves forward with amendment to constitution4 June 2024
In a significant legislative development, the House of Representatives in Jamaica approved a bill to amend Section 61 of the nation’s Constitution on May 28.
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