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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Education Ministry Redoubling Efforts to Curb Violence in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be redoubling its efforts to curb violence in schools, using a multiplicity of strategies. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said these interventions will be guided by the Safety and Security Policy. “The Safety...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke [third left) and Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (right), share a moment with members of the Ministry of Justice’s winning debate team, during the finals of the 2024 Public Sector Debate Competition held on August 7 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The Ministry defeated the Administrator-General’s Department (AGD). The team members (from left) are Demoy Whitely, Joanalee Robertson, Claudia Powell, Payton Patterson and Oschain Haynes.

Justice Ministry Wins 2024 Public Sector Debate Competition

Administrator-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Administrator-General's Department, Stacie-Ann Carty.

AGD to Celebrate Achievement of Student Beneficiaries

Director, Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy, Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans, greets British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at a National Consultation Workshop held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Friday (July 19). The workshop was organised by the Integrity Commission.

Integrity Commission Hosts National Anti-Corruption Strategy Consultation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), shakes hands with Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ECHE Limited, Lititia Myers Gray (right), during a visit by Ms. Gray to the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (July 17), to showcase the company’s newly acquired fleet of armored vehicles. Sharing the moment is Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Looks at Armoured Vehicles

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, with the Instrument of Appointment at the swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on July 18.

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Jamaica Appoints First Female Court of Appeal President

Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (July 18), becoming the first female to hold the office. Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the function, which was held at King’s House. Justice McDonald Bishop was invested with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) during the...

Justices of the Peace take the Oath of Office at a commissioning ceremony, on July 17 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

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JPs Lauded for Helping Communities to Access Services Provided by Justice Ministry

Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been lauded by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, for helping communities to access the many services offered by the Ministry. The Minister said Jamaica now has more than 10,000 JPs, and many of the younger ones are actively coordinating with the older JPs to provide “better information” through the JP Associations, so that...

Outgoing Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks.

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Judiciary Bids Farewell to Outgoing Court of Appeal President

Members of the Judiciary said farewell to outgoing President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks, on Wednesday (July 17) during a special sitting of the court to mark his retirement. During the sitting, Mr. Brooks, who was appointed Court of Appeal President in 2020, was praised by colleagues and peers for his stellar contributions at various levels...

Administrator-General and Chief Executive Officer, Administrator-General’s Department (AGD), Stacie-Ann Carty.

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AGD to Launch Estate Planning Public Education Campaign

The Administrator-General’s Department (AGD) will be launching a national public education campaign this year to sensitise more Jamaicans about its services and equip them with knowledge on good estate management practices. Estate management involves legal preparations for a person’s passing and making final decisions on what should be done with the deceased’s assets, such as obtains in the drafting of...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent Social Justice Tour town hall in St. Elizabeth.

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JPs Have a Role to Play in Promoting NIDS – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Justices of the Peace (JPs) have a role to play in promoting the National Identification System (NIDS). “We are going to be urging the over 11,000 JPs across the island to really be part of this National Identification System, to promote it, to neutralise the misinformation that will go around,” Mr. Chuck said....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), demonstrates his dancing skills alongside individuals attending the Legal Aid Council justice fair for persons with disabilities, which was held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Friday (June 21).

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Minister Chuck Attends Justice Fair For Persons With Disabilities

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), demonstrates his dancing skills alongside individuals attending the Legal Aid Council justice fair for persons with disabilities, which was held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Friday (June 21).

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), shares a moment with Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, at the opening reception of the Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciaries of the Caribbean Conference 2024 on June 19 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

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Court System to Go Paperless

The Government will be introducing technology to facilitate a paperless system throughout the country’s court network. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who made the disclosure, said Jamaica is about to enter into a bilateral agreement with Rwanda, partnering with global software company Synergy International Systems, Inc. to implement the technology. “[This will] catapult the operations of the court to world...