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Prime Minister Andrew Holness
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the new National Identification and Registration bill, which will allow for set up of the National Identification system (NIDS), is now complete.
The government had to revamp the bill after it was ruled unlawful by the court in 2018.
On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Holness told the House of Representatives some of the changes made to the bill, noting that "a significant landmark was achieved when Cabinet approved the new Voluntary National Identification and Registration Policy."
"Substantial changes, as reflected in the new policy, include the voluntary enrollment under the NIDS and the use of minimum biometrics which are finger print, facial image and manual signature," he revealed.
Mr. Holness said the government will provide an online forum for all Jamaicans to comment on the bill.
He said the bill will also go before a joint select committee of parliament.
"We intend to have the bill, through the legislative committee before the end of October. The bill will come back to this House and out of an abundance of caution, I can state here that it will go to a joint select committee so that there is no opportunity for unnecessary delays, and that if there are issues that arise in the traditional way, we deal with it in the committee," he declared.
Mr. Holness wants the bill passed before the end of the year.
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