The Freedom of Information Act promotes maximum disclosure of information in the public interest, guarantees and facilitates the right of access to information of every person and provides for effective mechanisms to secure that right.
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Policy instruments
Environmental Protection Act (No. 22 of 1992)
14/12/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Pollutant Release Register Environmental education BelizeThis Act establishes a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for environmental protection in Belize.
Town and Country Planning Act (No. 45 of 1992)
15/07/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Cities Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesThis Act enables the orderly and progressive development of land and the proper planning of town and country areas in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Land Conservation and Improvement Act (No. 10 of 1992)
18/04/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Saint LuciaThe Act provides for the conservation of land in Saint Lucia and the establishment of the Land Conservation Board.
Environmental Health Services Act (No. 14 of 1991)
16/07/1991 Rights: Information Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesThis Act makes provision for the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health generallv and in particular in relation to places frequented by the public.
Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act (No. 9 of 1991)
05/07/1991 Rights: Information Justice JamaicaThe Act establishes the Natural Resources Conservation Authority and sets out its functions, which include the effective management of the physical environment and the promotion of public awareness of the ecological systems of Jamaica and their importance to the social and economic life of the...
Constitution of the Republic of Suriname
30/09/1987 Rights: Information Participation Justice SurinameThe Constitution of the Republic of Surinames highlights citizen participation and the construction of a just society. The State shall create the conditions for citizens to participate in a democratic and effective manner in the development process of the nation. The central authority shall...
Environmental Health Services Act (No. 4 of 1987)
27/05/1987 Rights: Information Justice BahamasThe act intends to promote the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health, for proper sanitation in matters of food and drinks and generally, for the provision and control of services, activities and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Constitution de la République d'Haïti
29/03/1987 Rights: Information Participation Justice HaitiThe Constitution of Haiti requires the State to publish information, in particular laws, orders and decrees in Creole and French. Public participation is ensured within the framework of the rights of association and peaceful assembly.
Constitution of Saint Cristopher and Nevis
23/06/1983 Rights: Information Participation Justice Saint Kitts & NevisThe Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis ensures access to information and participation within the framework of the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association. It also provides constitutional guarantees in case the aforementioned rights are infringed.
