Murders continue to trend downward in the St. Catherine South Police Division with 50 homicides reported since the start of the year, representing a 40 per cent reduction over the 84 for the same period in 2024. Speaking at the staging of the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative at the Greater Portmore Police Station (100-Man) on Friday (Dec. 19),...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) is reassuring the public that court records remain fully intact following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, noted that both digital and physical systems are in place to safeguard court documents. “I know persons would be concerned about the records and their matters, especially if their...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) has implemented measures to ensure continuity of court operations in western parishes that were affected by Hurricane Melissa. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the CAD, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, told JIS News that several courthouses sustained damage, with the St. Elizabeth Parish Court in Black River being the most impacted. “In St. Elizabeth, we...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 9), approved amendments to the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, expanding access to expungement in potentially deserving cases. Closing the debate, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, underscored the need to relax certain provisions of the Act, thereby allowing more individuals convicted of offences the opportunity for a second...

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. Mary will be adopting a community in Westmoreland  to provide long-term support to the residents. Westmoreland is among the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the island on October 28. The announcement was made by Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson, during a commissioning ceremony for 27 new JPs for...

The Government will be implementing an integrated electronic case management system, so that justice can be delivered in a timely manner that benefits the people, says Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck. Delivering the keynote address at the contract signing for the commencement of the design, development and implementation of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS),...

The Justice Day in School tours have been hailed by Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, as an opportunity for students to learn how to create positive change for a peaceful society. She was addressing a recent stop on the tour at the Charlemont High School in the parish. A programme of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional...