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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Rhoda Moy Crawford (3rd left), meet with residents of Albion in Manchester, during a tour of communities in the parish on Thursday (Oct. 17).

Manchester Police Reaping Success in Apprehending Criminals

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Manchester police have had “significant success” in apprehending persons responsible for illicit activities in the parish, noting that 76 per cent of major crimes have been cleared up. Up to...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Senate Passes Judicature (Rules Of Court) (Amendment) Act, 2024

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Hanover Justice Centre contract-signing ceremony on Friday (October 4), at the Ministry's Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston.

$172-Million Contract Signed for Hanover Justice Centre

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on October 1.

Law Amended To Facilitate Membership of DPP on Rules Committee of Supreme Court

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (centre), is in discussion with Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret.), Radgh Mason (left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers, at the media launch of the DCS Correctional Management System (CMS), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (Sept. 27).

DCS Launches Correctional Management System

Inmates cutting trees and grass as part of their rehabilitation.

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Rehabilitation Of Inmates Yielding Results

Initiatives designed to improve the rehabilitation of inmates in correctional facilities are yielding fruit, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She told JIS News that inmates are having educational accomplishments, and these should be seen as big wins. “I’m really happy that there are big wins. There are some good things that are...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives recently.

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AGD Empowered to Administer Small Estates Valued Up to $1.5m

The Administrator-General (AG) has been empowered to administer estates solely comprising personal property not exceeding $1.5 million without the need for a Grant of Administration from the Courts. This increase became effective with the Gazetting of the Administrator-General’s (Maximum Value of Small Estates) (Amendment) Order 2024, on August 29, 2024. The Administrator-General was previously empowered to administer estates consisting solely...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Kingston during the Ministry

2 years ago Justice

JPs Urged to Protect Integrity of Office

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is imploring Justices of the Peace (JPs) to protect the integrity of the office, warning them against abuse of their authority by charging a fee for services rendered. He also instructed JPs to refuse gifts offered, whether in cash or kind. “Don’t go out and undermine the integrity of this vocation. I am urging...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Ministry’s Social Justice Tour – ‘Justice Fi All A Wi’ –- Justice Day in School, which was held at Rusea’s High School in Hanover, on September 20.

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Students Encouraged to Deal with Conflicts in a Peaceful Manner

Students have been encouraged to approach conflicts in a peaceful manner to prevent them from escalating to harmful levels, by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “Students, make sure that you find the ways and means to resolve your disagreements and avoid conflicts. I'm very happy that all the schools here have teachers who are trained in restorative justice.,” the...

Senior woman hugging her daughter in the living room.

2 years ago Justice

Importance of Wills in Administering Deceased Individuals’ Estates Reiterated

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has reiterated the importance of wills in ensuring the formal administration of deceased individuals’ estates. He indicated that doing so is crucial in preventing family disputes over property and inheritance, pointing out that unresolved estate matters, commonly referred to as ‘dead lef’ in local parlance, are a leading source of conflict in Jamaica that often...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a 2024 Justices of the Peace Sensitisation Session, at Grand Palladium Resorts in Hanover, on Wednesday, September 18.

2 years ago Justice

JPs Warned Not to Accept Payment for Services

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being strongly urged not to accept any form of payment or gifts in exchange for their services. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who issued the warning, indicated that these men and women are at risk of being decommissioned from the voluntary role that prides itself on upholding the integrity of the justice system. “I...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated left); and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Marva McDonald Bishop (seated right), with members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher offices at today’s (September 16) swearing in ceremony, at King’s House. They are from (left) Justice Kissock Laing; Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson; Her Honour Opal Smith; Justice Georgiana Fraser; Ms. Andrea Martin Swaby; Her Honour Christine McNeil and Ms. Maxine Jackson.

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Judges to Serve in Higher Posts

Seven members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on Monday, September 16, at King’s House. They will serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath were Justices Kissock Laing and Georgiana Fraser, who have been appointed...