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Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), Member of Parliament for St. James West Central and widow of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte, in deep reflection as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) escort the urn bearing the eminent jurist's remains to a table during Friday's (June 26) Official Funeral Service at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church in St. Andrew.

Justice Forte Remembered at Official Funeral Service

A moving service was held to celebrate the life and legacy of late retired Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Ian Xavier Forte, who was remembered not only for his historic contributions to the justice system, but also for his...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently.

JCF Reaping Success Against Praedial Larceny

Parish Court Judge Kaysha Grant Pryce addresses the graduation ceremony for the 91st Cohort of the Staff and Junior Command Course at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Friday (May 22).

JCF Urged To Embrace Transformational Leadership

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

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.

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Court of Appeal Pursuing ISO Certification

The Court of Appeal is seeking to become ISO 9001 2015-certified before the end of the 2026/2027 financial year, as part of a broader initiative to improve operational efficiency and modernise the country’s judiciary. Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, said that the process is in keeping with the commitment to continually improve quality standards to meet...

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

4 months ago Justice

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

The Portland Parish Court hosted its Bail Symposium in Byron Bay, Portland, on Tuesday (March 10), under the theme ‘Understanding Bail: Your Rights, Your Responsibilities’. Community members, along with key stakeholders and students from several high schools, gathered for the informative session, which provided valuable insights into the bail process, including the legal procedures involved and the rights and responsibilities...

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

4 months ago Justice

Govt to Increase use of Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Government is moving to increase the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods in the new financial year as a means of peacefully settling disputes. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on March 5. ADR methods, which include restorative justice, conciliation and...

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

4 months 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.

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$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.

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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.

4 months 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...