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Trafficking in persons is the trade of persons for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation.

Government Tackles Human Trafficking With Focus On Prevention, Prosecution And Victim Protection

The Government is actively tackling the issue of human trafficking by focusing on prevention, prosecution, and victim protection. To this end, in 2025, a total of 79 investigations were conducted, leading to nine alleged traffickers (five females and four males)...

Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit speaks on a recent episode on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority ‘Citizens’ Corner’ podcast.

Buyers Of Used Cars Urged To Check Identification Numbers

Members of the Office of the Public Defender team that assisted residents during the Boston Bay leg of the Redress Road Tour in Portland on July 1.

Portland Residents Benefit From Office Of The Public Defender Outreach Tour

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

JPs Urged to Play Greater Role in Promoting Peaceful Dispute Resolution

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, seated); State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (fourth right, seated);and Custos Rotulorum for Trelawny, Hon. Hugh Gentles (fourth left, seated), share a photo opportunity with the 19 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace and other dignitaries following the Trelawny Justice of the Peace Association’s Commissioning Ceremony, held at the Glistening Waters Hotel in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday (June 26).

Justice Minister Endorses Demerit System to Rein in Reckless Driving

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

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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 profound humility and devotion to family. The Official Funeral, held on Friday (June 26) at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church...

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

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JCF Reaping Success Against Praedial Larceny

A total of 145 persons were convicted for praedial larceny offences in 2025, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. The Minister made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives, recently. Mr. Green also disclosed that the Agricultural Protection Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been established...

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).

2 months ago Justice

JCF Urged To Embrace Transformational Leadership

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being encouraged to embrace transformational leadership that goes beyond authority and operational competence to include compassion, empathy and humanity. Parish Court Judge Kaysha Grant Pryce, in making the call, said that Jamaica requires police officers who are not only capable of enforcing the law but of also inspiring trust, strengthening communities and restoring confidence...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret

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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 Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 25. Speaking at a meeting held at...

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).

4 months ago Justice

Electronic Warrant Signing Rolled Out Across Parish Courts

All Parish Courts are now positioned to utilise the electronic signing of warrants through the Ticket Information Management System (TIMS), significantly enhancing and streamlining the warrant processing framework. This was disclosed by Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 25), which launched the implementation...

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

4 months ago Justice

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...