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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Jamaica's immigration laws are to be reviewed and modernized. Draft Laws are now being before the Ministry of National Security for policy decisions to be taken. State Minister for National Security, Senator Arthur Williams, made this disclosure in his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House. He was referring specifically to two statutes relating to immigration control in Jamaica -- the Immigration Restriction Commonwealth Citizens Act, and the Aliens Act, each of which have widely varying requirements. He further informed House that the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), would be reviewing existing legislation, and in some instances to propose the introduction of new legislation dealing with a range of issues, which include the matter of visas; carriers liability legislation; the obligations of port and airport managers; powers to enforce compliance with entry requirements; and refugee and asylum seekers. |
