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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson delivers Jamaica’s statement at the OAS special session honouring the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade at its headquarters in Washington DC on March 25.

Jamaica Calls For Reparatory Justice At OAS Slavery Remembrance Commemoration

Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson, has called on member states to move beyond solemn remembrance and deliver concrete reparatory action as the entity observed International Day of...

Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 25).

Electronic Warrant Signing Rolled Out Across Parish Courts

President of the Court, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop.

Court of Appeal Pursuing ISO Certification

Chief Judge of the Parish Courts (Acting), His Honour Brodrick Smith.

Portland Parish Court Stages Bail Symposium to Promote Public Understanding of Justice System

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Govt to Increase use of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses a recent forum, dubbed

4 weeks ago Justice

Steps Being Taken to Increase Courtroom Space In Westmoreland

The Judiciary is working to increase trial capacity in Westmoreland, following significant damage to court infrastructure during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, said that repairs are being done to the Family Court and steps are being taken to convert a building to house the Parish Court. He said the move will ensure that “persons...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 12.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceJusticeParliamentWorks / Construction

$164M Earmarked for Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay

The Government has allocated $164 million for the construction of the Hanover Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, which will provide restorative justice, child diversion, and mediation services. This is contained in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on February 12 by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The project...

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for Portland, Romeo Henry, addresses a commissioning ceremony for new Justices of the Peace for the parish at Hotel Tim Bamboo on February 19.

1 month ago JusticeNational Security and Peace

JPs Must Be First Line of Defence Against Crime in Communities – DSP Henry

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being called upon to be the first line of defence against crime in their communities by providing information to the police and using their influence to deter violent behaviour. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Romeo Henry, who made the call, said that information is the lifeblood of policing. “We are not in the community...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, centre), and Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter (seated, second left), pause for a photo opportunity with newly commissioned justices of the peace for the parish of Portland and other dignitaries. Occasion was a commissioning ceremony on February 19 at Hotel Tim Bamboo in the parish.

1 month ago Justice

28 New Justices of The Peace Commissioned for Portland

Twenty-eight new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned to serve in Portland, bringing the total number of JPs in the parish to 308. During the commissioning ceremony on Thursday (February 19) at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, urged the newly commissioned JPs to ensure that they are well...

Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

2 months ago Justice

50 Cases Referred to Sexual Harassment Tribunal to Date

A total of 50 cases of sexual harassment complaints has, so far, been referred to the Sexual Harassment Tribunal. Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, made the disclosure during a recent presentation to the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians at Gordon House. “Of the cases that we've had so far, most of them have come...

State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (right), operates the hydraulic lift on a mobile legal aid bus, to assist Leco Bradford, who utilises a wheelchair, to enter the unit. The event was the Legal Aid Council

2 months ago Justice

Justice Ministry to Expand Legal Aid Services in Hurricane-Impacted Parishes

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs will be expanding its legal aid services in rural Jamaica, particularly in parishes that were severely impacted by hurricane Melissa. State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, said that the mobile legal aid units will be utilised to reach citizens. These units, acquired through funding from Global Affairs Canada, provide free legal advice, help with...

2 months ago Justice

Justice Minister Calls on JPs to Play a More Active Role in Land Administration

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a strengthened role in land administration and titling as the Government advances recovery efforts, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The call was made during a virtual sensitisation session for JPs on Thursday (January 22). Minister Chuck underscored the importance of...