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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

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says that Commonwealth judges are helping in the development of the Caribbean Courts, through facilitating the training of regional judiciaries. Speaking at the launch of the Judicial Conduct and Ethics ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop, held...

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.

185 Members of the JCF Recognised for their Invaluable Service

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).

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

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.

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

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at the Judiciary of the Jamaica National Public Education Symposium, held at the St. Catherine Parish Court on November 20.

Justice Minister Calls on Court Staff to Deliver Quality Service

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...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, shakes hands with Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, during a recent Justices of the Peace training session held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingtson.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Think First-Class

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 addresses a Justices of the Peace training seminar held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on November 3

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Expansion of Court of Appeal Building to be Completed by the End of November

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...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left) greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes at a Justices of the Peace training seminar held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on November 3.

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Strategic Plan for Courts Being Designed

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 (right), in conversation with Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (left) and Assistant Secretary General, Directorate of Human and Social Development, CARICOM Secretariat, Dr. Douglas Slater. Occasion was the opening of the two-day Regional Meeting for Advancing Recommendations for Addressing Gaps in the Human Rights Response under the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP) Justice for All programme, on Tuesday (October 30), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston

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Cabinet Submission on Human Rights Institute Completed

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...

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Contract Signed for Public Wi-Fi in Courts

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...