Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has pointed to the need for partnership between the executive and the judiciary for the transformation of the justice system. “The public, in whose interest we all serve, more than ever, wants to see an improved justice system through strengthening of the rule of law and timely justice outcomes. Let me again emphasise...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there must be a transformed justice system within the framework of the long held proud tradition of judicial independence. The Prime Minister was speaking this morning [Thursday march 1] at the Ceremony at King’s House to confirm the Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes as Chief justice of Jamaica. Mr. Holness said for effective governance, transformation...

The Government is giving consideration to selling some of its shares in the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) in order to clear the debt owed to the company for streetlights. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament held on Wednesday (February 28). Currently, the...

The Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes has been appointed the eighth Chief Justice of Jamaica. Justice Sykes was sworn in by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). During the function, he was bestowed with the nation’s fourth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica (OJ). The Governor-General, in...

Prime Minister,Andrew Holness after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition has written to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen to confirm Acting Chief Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes, CD, as Chief Justice of Jamaica. The appointment will take effect on March 1. The ceremony will be held at 9am at Kings House tomorrow.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the policies and programmes carried out or contemplated by the Government are in the best interest of the citizens. Mr. Holness cites the proposed implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) as one such project. He was speaking at a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (February...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed deep sadness at the death of former head of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and prominent public sector leader Hon. Noel Hylton, OJ. Mr. Hylton died yesterday (February 24) after a brief illness. Prime Minister Holness has hailed Mr. Hylton as a nation builder. “The Hon. Noel Hylton served Jamaica with distinction over...