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Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding.
Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding.

Justice School Tours Empowering Students to Create Change – Custos Golding

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...
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, addresses stakeholders during his swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 6.
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, addresses stakeholders during his swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 6.

CCJ to Launch Seven-Year Strategic Plan Under President, Justice Winston Anderson
Members of the judiciary and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) participate in a special sitting to commemorate the inauguration of President, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson. The ceremony was held at the Seat of the CCJ in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday (October 6).
Members of the judiciary and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) participate in a special sitting to commemorate the inauguration of President, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson. The ceremony was held at the Seat of the CCJ in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday (October 6).

Jamaica’s Justice Winston Anderson Hailed as Visionary at CCJ Inauguration in Trinidad and Tobago
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Minister Urges JPs to Mentor Youth in Schools
Custos of St. Ann, Hon. Joseph Issa (left), applauds the launch of the St. Ann Custos Commando JP mentorship Initiative, at the Exchange Primary School Auditorium in St. Ann on Tuesday, September 30. Also applauding (from second left) are JP and Coordinator of Mentorship Initiative, Wesley Boynes; Principal of St. John
Custos of St. Ann, Hon. Joseph Issa (left), applauds the launch of the St. Ann Custos Commando JP mentorship Initiative, at the Exchange Primary School Auditorium in St. Ann on Tuesday, September 30. Also applauding (from second left) are JP and Coordinator of Mentorship Initiative, Wesley Boynes; Principal of St. John's Preparatory, Bertram Watson; Vice Principal of Exchange Primary, Donna Boreland-Tracey; Exchange Primary School Board Chairman, Gregory Chung and Senior Education Officer of the Guidance Counselling Unit from Region Three, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Harlene Gordon-Riley.

Mentorship Programme Launched for Primary-School Students in St. Ann

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Director, Public Law, Restorative and Preventative Justice in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Julia Moncrieffe Wiggan.
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All Justices Of The Peace To Receive New National Seal By March 2026

By March 2026, all Justices of the Peace (JPs) are expected to be in possession of the newly designed seal, which features the word ‘Jamaica’ in place of individual parish names. This was disclosed by Director of Public Law, Restorative and Preventative Justice in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Julia Moncrieffe Wiggan, during an online Justice of the...
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The newly expanded Court of Appeal building, located on King Street in downtown Kingston.
Justice

Court of Appeal Records 560 Per Cent Judgment Delivery Rate in 2024

The Court of Appeal is reporting a judgment delivery rate of 560 per cent for the year 2024. This was disclosed by Justice of Appeal, Hon. Paulette Williams, during the opening of the Michaelmas Term of the Court of Appeal in Kingston on September 22. “[This] means that for every 10 newly reserved judgments in 2024, roughly 56 judgments were...
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck addresses day two of the Learning and Growth Session with the Judiciary event, held on Saturday (September 20) at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny.  
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Judges Commended for Reduction in Parish Court Case Backlog

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has commended parish court judges for their success in reducing the backlog of cases. Minister Chuck noted that the achievement reflects the judiciary’s commitment to delivering timely justice. “I want to congratulate you for the tremendous work, especially at the parish court level, that you have done to reduce the backlog....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Members at King’s House.
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Justice Minister Considering Joint Select Committee to Review Expungement Eligibility

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he is considering establishing a joint select committee to examine the expansion of offences eligible for expungement. This forms part of the plans Mr. Chuck is keen to continue, following his reappointment to the portfolio during Wednesday’s (September 17), Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House. While underscoring the importance of second chances,...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, delivers greetings during the Judiciary of Jamaica’s Annual Assize Church Service, held to mark the opening of the Michaelmas Term of the Home Circuit Court. The service took place on Sunday, September 7, at Meadowbrook United Church in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Rooted in Faith, Justice-Driven, Impacting the Future’.
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Chief Justice Champions Technology Integration to Boost Judicial Efficiency

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, has underscored the importance of integrating technology in the Judiciary’s efforts to reduce case backlogs and improve efficiency across Jamaica’s justice system. He highlighted the introduction of digital recording in the courts to reduce delays between trial conclusion and the start of the appeal process. “We are really in the 21st century. So when I...
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Director of the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dionne Dawn Binns.
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Persons Experiencing Trauma from Crime Encouraged to Seek Assistance

Individuals who are experiencing trauma as a result of crime are being encouraged to seek assistance from the Ministry of Justice’s Victim Services Branch offices islandwide. Director of the Victim Services Branch, Dionne-Dawn Binns, noted that when individuals experience trauma because of crime, the effects are very devastating. “I use the analogy that I came across some time ago that...
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