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Regional Vice-President of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Melvin Harris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency's regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 13.

LMAJ Assists To Clear Backlog Of Cases

The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says that while there is still more work to be done, significant strides have been made to reduce the backlog of cases in courts at the parish level. Speaking at a Jamaica Information...

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica, Claudette Bryan, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ at the agency's regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 13.

Members Of LMAJ Continue To Serve Despite Pandemic

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, at its regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 13).

Custodes And Disciplinary Committees Commended For Maintaining Order Among JPs

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives today (April 3).

Matilda’s Corner District Consultative Committee Launched

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Child Diversion Can Reduce Youth Reoffending – Minister Chuck

National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Acceptance Of ADR Will Require Culture Shift – Consultant

National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, says that acceptance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means of settling conflicts outside of the courts will require a culture shift. Ms. Carey, who was addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, said that many persons view the use of ADR processes in the criminal justice system, such as restorative justice, mediation, arbitration...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), along with Chief Justice Bryan Sykes (fifth left) and President of the Court of the Appeal, Justice Patrick Brooks (fifth right), share a moment with members of the judiciary, who were sworn into higher office, during a ceremony held at King’s House in St. Andrew on April 7. They are (from left) Carla Thomas, Cresencia Brown Beckford, Evon Brown, Marsha Dunbar Green, Tania Mott Tulloch-Reid, Sandria Wong Small, Ann-Marie Lawrence Grainger and Heather Carnegie.

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Eight Members Of The Judiciary Appointed To Higher Office

Eight members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office today (April 7) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House. They are Marsha Dunbar Green, Evon Brown, Cresencia Brown Beckford, who were appointed to act as Judges of the Court of Appeal from April 12 to July 31, 2021. Also taking...

Head of the Trelawny Police Division, Superintendent Carlos Russell

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Trelawny Records 62.5 Per Cent Decline in Murders

The Trelawny police are reporting a 62.5 percent decline in murders in the parish for the first three months of 2021. Divisional Commander, Superintendent Carlos Russell, told JIS News that three murders were recorded between January 1 and March 31, compared to eight for the corresponding period in 2020. He said intense police investigations resulted in two of the three...

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Judiciary Announces Early Closure Of All Courts

The Judiciary of Jamaica wishes to advise the public that all courts will be closed at 11:00am tomorrow (Thursday, April 01, 2021). All courts will reopen on Tuesday, April 06, 2021. The Judiciary apologises for the inconvenience caused by the early closure. For further information, members of the public are encouraged to contact the Court Administration Division (CAD) at 876-754-8337...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), knocks elbow with senior citizen, Marjorie Grant (centre), who went to the National Arena for her coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine during the Government’s vaccination blitz, on Saturday, March 27. At left is her son, Sean Grant, who accompanied her.

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Prime Minister Visits Grieving Family

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, visited the family of 20-year-old accounting clerk, Khanice Jackson, whose body was found at the Portmore Fishing Village, in St. Catherine, on Friday (March 26). Ms. Jackson, a resident of Independence City, in Portmore, had been missing since March 24, after leaving home for work. The Prime Minister visited the family before touring...

National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey.

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Women’s Centre Foundation Supporting Child Diversion Programme

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is providing critical support to the National Child Diversion Programme. This is in keeping with its mandate of facilitating the continued education of teen mothers as well as providing counselling to teen parents. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, said that the WCJF has been...

Legal Officer with the Legal Aid Council, Kerona Spence.

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Legal Aid Council Committed To Providing Legal Help For Mentally Ill Persons

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) is reiterating its commitment to providing legal representation, especially to persons incarcerated who are mentally-ill. This, forms part of the mandate of the Council, which was established to administer an efficient and coordinated legal-aid system in Jamaica that benefits all. Legal Officer with the Legal Aid Council , Kerona Spence, told JIS News, that every...