Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging court staff to deliver quality service to customers, in light of the Government’s efforts to provide a first-class justice system. “Once we provide the first-class facilities, we expect that those who work in the courts will provide first-class service. Good customer service must be at the forefront of how we treat citizens...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says work on the St. Catherine Justice Centre in Spanish Town will commence in a few months, along with five new courts in other parishes. Speaking with JIS News, following his presentation at a National Public Education Symposium in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (November 20), the Minister said additional spaces are available at...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is reporting that a total of 4,274 new cases entered the Supreme Court across all divisions for Easter term 2018, while 3,337 cases were completed. He said that the High Court Civil and Matrimonial divisions accounted for the largest number of new cases, with 1,571 and 1,366 respectively. Mr. Chuck was speaking in the...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing for Jamaicans to start thinking first class. He said that “Jamaica will never achieve first-world status unless our people start thinking first class. We can only build a good society and a great nation if our people are good and think greatly.” Minister Chuck was speaking at a Justices of the Peace...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says expansion of the Court of Appeal building on King Street in downtown Kingston is on track for completion by the end of November. He made the announcement at a Justices of the Peace training seminar held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on November 3. In April, the Minister signed an $846-million contract...

A strategic plan for courts is being designed as part of efforts to strengthen and modernise the country’s justice system. Speaking at a training seminar for Justices of the Peace (JPs), at the Jamaica Conference Centre on November 3, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, informed that the plan will be completed for the 2019/20 financial year. “This (the strategy) is...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Cabinet submission to set up the National Human Rights Institute has been completed. The Institute will complement the existing network of institutions that are mandated to protect the rights of nationals. Mr. Chuck said the Government remains committed to advancing the human rights of Jamaicans, and the National Human Rights Institute will provide...

The Ministry of Justice has signed a contract with technology firm Growth-Tech Limited for the supply of wi-fi modems in all courthouses across Jamaica and the provision of wireless internet. The service, scheduled for implementation in the first quarter of 2019, will enable free wi-fi access for persons, who use the courts. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in his remarks...

The Senate on Friday (October 19) approved the Emergency Powers (Continuance) (No.4) Resolution 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parish of St. James until January 31, 2019. Seventeen members of the Senate voted in favour of the Motion. There was one abstention, while three members were absent. In her remarks, Leader of Government Business...