Government says constitution amendment bill to establish Jamaica as a republic, could be tabled next week

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

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Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and Duane Smith sworn in as MPs for Trelawney Southern and St. Andrew North Western

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

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Police High Command & INDECOM probing scuffle involving off-duty officers and influencers at a party this weekend

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

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The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

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Sentencing for Kayodi Satchell, who pleaded guilty to killing 8 y/o Danielle Rowe, put off to December 20

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More

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The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More

Opposition calls for introduction of law to establish “safe spaces” around schools amid recent violent incidents

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More

Iberostar’s management commits to addressing payroll and allowance issues which led to this morning’s protest at the hotel

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More

Sentencing of Danielle Rowe’s killer postponed until next month

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More

Jamaica makes history with first export of locally produced medical-grade oxygen

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to remove King Charles as Jamaica’s Head of State and transition the country into a republic, could be tabled in parliament as early as next week.

This update was provided by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Speaking in parliament this afternoon, Mrs. Malahoo Forte revealed that six revised drafts of the Constitution Amendment (Republic of Jamaica) bill have been dispatched since August.

This followed reviews conducted by the Constitutional Reform Committee, the ministry’s team, and the Attorney General.

Mrs. Malahoo Forte stated that the proposed bill comprises 36 clauses intended to achieve several national goals, aimed at aligning Jamaica’s Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

These national goals include transitioning Jamaica to a republic and enshrining the Electoral Commission in the Constitution.

Read More