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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles (Jr.) (2nd right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of JPS Co., Kelly Tomblin (2nd left), signs Memorandum of Understanding to provide internship opportunities for 45 at-risk youth from Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) target communities. Witnessing are Vice President of Customer Service and Communications at JPS Co., Keith Garvey (left) and Project Manager for CSJP, Simeon Robinson (right). Looking on are Programme Manager of the Community Renewal and Customer Solution Department, Marilyn McDonald (right, standing), and Corporate Communications Officer at JPS Co., Audrey Williams (left, standing).

At-Risk Youth to Benefit from Internship Programme

Forty-five at-risk youth are to benefit from an internship, through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Phase III and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS Co.). Fifteen of the 45 young men will...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), is in light conversation with Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Mark Golding (centre), and Chairman of the General Legal Council, Allan Wood, at the Council’s Law Conference on May 22, at Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Courts to Receive Additional Support in Handing Down Judgments

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner.

Legal Aid Council Hosts Justice Fair May 21

Justice Minister on Mission to Reduce Delay

Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, addresses recent awards ceremony in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, for several long serving Justices of the Peace for their outstanding contribution to the parish.

DPP Defends Her Office

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer.

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Justice Ministry to Complete Relocation by End of July

The relocation of the Ministry of Justice to premises at 61 Constant Spring Road should be completed by the end of July. All the units and divisions of the Ministry will be accommodated at the new property, including those located downtown Kingston. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, told JIS News that most of the offices have...

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Tell What You Know to the Police – DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, is urging Jamaicans to take a stand against crime and violence by sharing information with the police that could assist in keeping their families and communities safe. Addressing an awards ceremony to recognise long-serving Justices of the Peace (JP) from Trelawny, at the New Testament Church of God in Clark’s Town recently, Ms....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is greeted by Head of the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Clifford Chambers, at the launch of

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Operation Uplift to Boost Trafficking in Persons Fight

The Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) has launched a new strategy, dubbed ‘Operation Uplift’, aimed at strengthening the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Clifford Chambers, who is head of C-TOC, said under Operation Uplift, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit will be given additional resources and support to strengthen its operations. “These...

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 3, at the company’s head office.

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Importance of Civil Registration Highlighted

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Operations at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, says it is important that civil registration and identity management are viewed within a developmental context. Civil registration includes vital information on the citizens of the country, such as birth, death, marriage and adoption, that is collected and stored. “At the international level...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), is engaged by Country Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (centre), at the launch of ‘Operation Uplift’, a new strategy to fight human trafficking in Jamaica, at the Police Officers’ Club on May 6. At right is Director of the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, Professor Rosalea Hamilton.

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USAID Joins JCF to Highlight Human Trafficking

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Fi Wi Jamaica Project, has joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to sensitize 1,000 persons about trafficking in persons over the next year. Country Director of the USAID, Denise Herbol, said the drive is necessary as “not enough people know about human trafficking.” According to the International Labour Organization (ILO)...

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Human Traffickers to be Tried by Judge Alone

Persons charged with human trafficking in Jamaica will soon be tried without a jury. This was stated by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of ‘Operation Uplift’, a new strategy to fight human trafficking in Jamaica, at the Police Officers’ Club on May 6. Mr. Chuck pointed out that the recommendation for trial by judge only was...

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, converses with Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett, at the Trelawny Association of Lay Magistrates’ awards ceremony held recently, at the New Testament Church of God in Clark’s Town.

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Commit to Service above Self – DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, is calling on public servants to commit to service above self. “We must be mindful of the communities we serve and that the public’s interest takes precedence over everything else,” she said. Ms. Llewellyn was addressing the Trelawny Association of Lay Magistrates’ awards ceremony held recently, at the New Testament Church of God...