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Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, emphasises a point during today’s (July 17) debate on the Constitution (Amendment) (Local Government) Act, 2015, in the Senate.
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, emphasises a point during today’s (July 17) debate on the Constitution (Amendment) (Local Government) Act, 2015, in the Senate.

Senate Passes Bill to Entrench Local Government in Constitution

The Senate, on July 17, passed legislation to entrench local governance in the Constitution. The Constitution (Amendment) (Local Government) Act, was passed without amendments. Under the Bill, local authorities are being given the ability to perform regulatory functions to facilitate...
The top students in the poster segment of the Office of the Contractor General Essay and Poster Competitions, proudly show off their illustrations at the award ceremony held on July 9, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston. They are (from (left) winner Omario Kelvin of Chetwood Memorial Primary School; Shae-on Green of Glenmuir High, who placed second; and Pa’vielle Hamilton and Kavina Blake of the Edith Dalton James High School, who placed third.
The top students in the poster segment of the Office of the Contractor General Essay and Poster Competitions, proudly show off their illustrations at the award ceremony held on July 9, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston. They are (from (left) winner Omario Kelvin of Chetwood Memorial Primary School; Shae-on Green of Glenmuir High, who placed second; and Pa’vielle Hamilton and Kavina Blake of the Edith Dalton James High School, who placed third.

Students Win Cash Prizes in Contractor General Essay and Poster Contest
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Carol Palmer, receives a $1 million cheque from Head of Wealth Management at Proven Wealth, Ryan Reid, on July 8. The money was used to purchase 14 new laptops for use in the courts.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Carol Palmer, receives a $1 million cheque from Head of Wealth Management at Proven Wealth, Ryan Reid, on July 8. The money was used to purchase 14 new laptops for use in the courts.

Justice Ministry Gets $1 Million from Proven Wealth Limited
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, looks on as Administrator General, Lona Brown, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Western Administrator General’s Department, located at 42B Union Street in Montego Bay. The office was opened on Tuesday, July 7.
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, looks on as Administrator General, Lona Brown, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Western Administrator General’s Department, located at 42B Union Street in Montego Bay. The office was opened on Tuesday, July 7.

McCalla Welcomes Opening of Justice Offices in Montego Bay
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), shares a laugh with Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, at the opening of three offices of the justice system in Montego Bay on Tuesday, July 7. The offices are the Western Administrator General’s Department, Montego Bay Legal Aid Clinic, and the Supreme Court Regional Registry.
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), shares a laugh with Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, at the opening of three offices of the justice system in Montego Bay on Tuesday, July 7. The offices are the Western Administrator General’s Department, Montego Bay Legal Aid Clinic, and the Supreme Court Regional Registry.

Justice Ministry to Build Regional Court Facility in Western Jamaica

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Check GLC’s Website for Attorneys of Good Standing

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the General Legal Council (GLC), Ian Jackson, is encouraging Jamaicans to utilize the Council’s website to check for practising attorneys who are in good standing. “The website is encumbered with the necessary information. Persons may go to a section on the website titled ‘Practising Attorneys’ to see the attorneys who are in good standing. All...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, emphasises a point shortly before the historic vote on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Bills in the House of Representatives on May 12. The members voted 42 to 21 in favour of the CCJ replacing the United Kingdom-based Privy Council as Jamaica’s final appellate court. At left is Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips.
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CCJ Will Ensure Access to Justice for Jamaicans

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), in April, celebrated 10 years of existence as the regional court for the Caribbean. President of the CCJ, Sir Dennis Byron, in a statement issued to mark the milestone, called on all CARICOM member states to give the CCJ the 10th anniversary gift of “full accession” to the court. While the CCJ, in its...
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Director of the Justice Implementation Unit in the Ministry of Justice, and Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Donna Parchment Brown (right), discusses the programme for the town hall meeting on the Dangerous Drug Act, with Senior Director for Criminal and Civil Justice Administration in the Ministry, Kathlene Arnold (left), and Legal Officer in the Ministry, Jamila Simms. The town hall meeting was held on Wednesday (June 17), at the St. Luke’s Anglican Church in St. Andrew.
Justice

Public Campaign to Discourage Irresponsible Ganja Smoking

The Government will be undertaking a public education programme to discourage irresponsible ganja smoking and protect vulnerable persons. Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, informed that the National Health Fund (NHF) and the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) have finalised the details of the programme, which is expected to get underway soon. He was addressing a town hall...
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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), emphasises a point during discussion with Chairman of the Ganja Growers Association, Orville Silvera, at a town hall meeting on the Dangerous Drug Act, held on Wednesday (June 17), at the St. Luke’s Anglican Church in St. Andrew.
Justice

Ticketing Small Quantities of Ganja to Reduce Clogging of Courts

The amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act, to make possession of small quantities of ganja a non-criminal offence, are expected to reduce by 15,000 per year, the number of such cases to go before the courts. The legislation, among other things, makes the possession of two ounces or less of ganja a ticketable offence. Persons ticketed by the police will...
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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addressing yesterday
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Ganja Law Will Require Discretion and Judgement of Police – Justice Minister

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says the successful implementation of the new law regarding possession of small quantities of ganja will require the discretion and judgement of the police. Mr. Golding said discretion and judgement on the part of the police is not an unusual requirement for the performance of their duties. "As is usual, when laws...
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