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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, is congratulated by retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, following his swearing in at King's House in March.

Sykes Praises Former Chief Justices

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes has lauded the contributions made by former Chief Justices, Zaila McCalla and Lensley Wolfe, to the country’s court system. Chief Justice Sykes, who was speaking at the official opening of the newly expanded Court of...

Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy of Law's 5th Biennial Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 13. Seated from (2nd left) are: Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Conference Co-Chairman and Judge, Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson.

CCJ Critical Aspect of Regional Integration Movement

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third right), along with Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (second right); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (left); and President of the Court of Appeal, Dennis Morrison (second left); cut the ribbon to officially open the newly expanded Court of Appeal building located on King Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (December 12). Looking on is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Expanded Court of Appeal Building Officially Opens

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), hands over keys for the newly expanded Court of Appeal building located on King Street in downtown Kingston, to President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison, during the official opening ceremony on Wednesday (December 12).

Court of Appeal to Have Full Complement of Judges by 2020

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses the launch of the Judicial Conduct and Ethics ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop, recently at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters.

Commonwealth Judges Assist with Training

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JCAP Implores Users of Creative Works to Comply with Copyright Law

The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JCAP) is imploring users of creative works, such as media entities, to ensure that they comply with the Copyright Law. The warning comes against the background of a recent Supreme Court ruling against a cable company for copyright infringement involving the work of an overseas composer. The ruling also established that JCAP...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) converses with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson during the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on November 29.

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185 Members of the JCF Recognised for their Invaluable Service

A total of 185 members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) who have completed 18 years of continuous service in the Force and whose conduct and character have been exemplary, were recognised for their invaluable service. During the JCF Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct awards ceremony, held on the grounds of the Police Officers’ Club on...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivering the keynote address at the Ministry’s training session for Justices of the Peace (JPs), which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Wednesday (November 28).

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No Licence Renewals for Outstanding Traffic Ticket Holders – Min. Chuck

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is warning that under the new Road Traffic Act, motorists with outstanding traffic tickets will not be able to renew their driver’s licence. “What will happen is that we are going to match all these unpaid traffic tickets with the drivers’ licences, so when you go to renew your licence, you cannot get it unless...

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, points to a Court Management Services customer service chart, which outlines much of the improved services that the public can expect from the court system. He was addressing a justice forum in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, recently.

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100 Per Cent Case Disposal Rate at St. Catherine Parish Court

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, is reporting a 100 per cent case disposal rate at the St. Catherine Parish Court. He noted that this is a significant improvement over the 81.2 per cent disposal rate in 2017. The Chief Justice, who was addressing a recent justice forum in the parish capital of Spanish Town, recently, credited the development to the leadership...

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Justice Minister Calls on Court Staff to Deliver Quality Service

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 (left), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (right), at a National Public Education Symposium in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (November 20). At centre is Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

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Work to Commence Soon on Justice Centre in St. Catherine

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, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 20.

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4,274 New Cases Entered Supreme Court for Easter Term

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...