The cadre of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Westmoreland has now climbed to just over 450, following the commissioning of 31 new appointees to the voluntary role. The new JPs took the oath of office during a swearing-in and commissioning ceremony held at the Commingle Hotel in Savanna-la-Mar on January 29. It marked another milestone in the strengthening of...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has urged 28 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. James to uphold the highest standards of integrity, service, and character. He cautioned that any abuse of the office erodes public trust and diminishes the credibility of the vocation. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony at the Grand-A-View Event Place...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has urged newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a more active role in national crime-reduction efforts by working closely with law-enforcement authorities and serving as trusted leaders within their communities. He made the call while addressing 28 newly appointed JPs during their commissioning ceremony at the Grand-A-View Event...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has called for intensified international cooperation to dismantle transnational criminal networks, as Jamaica works towards reducing its murder rate by 50 per cent in 2026. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the EL PAcCTO 2.0 Strategic Caribbean Focal Points Meeting, held on Wednesday (January 28) at the ROK Hotel in Kingston,...

Lay Magistrates are encouraged to remain firm as custodians of fairness and guardians of community justice, as their progress is measured by the lived experiences of the people they serve. Making the call, newly installed President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Paulette Kirkland, said the roles of Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Lay Magistrates are critical,...

The House of Representatives commenced debate on legislation to modernise and strengthen the jury system in Jamaica, on January 20. The Jury (Amendment) Bill was piloted by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck. In his remarks, Mr. Chuck said the Bill seeks to improve the efficient management of criminal and civil trials and safeguard the administration of...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) will spearhead a Traffic Ticket Public Day on March 4 at the St. Catherine Parish Court. This is aimed at quickly clearing thousands of outstanding traffic ticket matters currently before the court in the parish. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the CAD, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, told JIS News that the initiative is intended...