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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Modern Court Infrastructure in Two Years – Justice Minister

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says that within the next two years, Jamaica should have a modern court infrastructure comparable to anywhere in the world. Addressing the Jamaican Bar Association Annual Conference at the Half Moon Hotel, Rose Hall,...
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Dr. Roy Henry (right), addresses the launch of the 25th annual National Prayer Vigil on November 15 at King’s House. The Vigil is to be held on Sunday, December 10 on the grounds of King’s House from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Others (from left) are Chair of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union Apostolic, Dr. Patricia Holmes, and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Public Relations Committee, Evangelist Errol Rattray.
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Dr. Roy Henry (right), addresses the launch of the 25th annual National Prayer Vigil on November 15 at King’s House. The Vigil is to be held on Sunday, December 10 on the grounds of King’s House from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Others (from left) are Chair of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union Apostolic, Dr. Patricia Holmes, and Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Public Relations Committee, Evangelist Errol Rattray.

National Prayer Vigil Set for December 10
The offices of the Registrar General’s Department at Twickenham Park, Spanish Town. (FILE)
The offices of the Registrar General’s Department at Twickenham Park, Spanish Town. (FILE)

RGD Advises Persons to Collect Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (left); Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (centre), and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, watch a demonstration of the new video-link technology at a handover ceremony of the equipment along with others, at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (left); Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (centre), and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, watch a demonstration of the new video-link technology at a handover ceremony of the equipment along with others, at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13.

DPP Emphasises Importance of Digital Audio Recording in the Courts
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), addresses a ceremony for the handover of digital audio-recording and video-link equipment at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer; Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla; Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska; and Judge in the Court of Appeal, Hilary Phillips.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), addresses a ceremony for the handover of digital audio-recording and video-link equipment at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on November 13. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer; Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla; Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska; and Judge in the Court of Appeal, Hilary Phillips.

Audio-Recording and Video-Link Equipment for Courts

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New Justices of the Peace for St. Catherine take the Oath at a commissioning ceremony at the Portmore Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on November 8. Some 241 Justices of the Peace were sworn in.
Justice

Governor-General to Appoint Commissioners for Anti-Corruption Unit Soon

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in short order, will appoint five Commissioners to a single Anti-corruption Unit, which will investigate and prosecute corruption in Jamaica. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, confirmed that the Governor-General has now signed the Integrity Commission Bill, which was approved by the Senate in July, paving the way for the establishment of...
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Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office on Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston.
JusticeNational Security

Know Your Rights: What to Do If You Are Arrested

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, is encouraging Jamaicans to know their rights and the correct protocol for arrest under the law. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Lindsay states that the police may carry out an arrest for different reasons, such as to prevent an offence, to prevent the continuation of...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)
JusticeNational Security

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Crime

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague says the Government remains committed to the safety and protection of all Jamaicans. He noted that while the security forces are committed to fighting crime, it will take the combined efforts of the Government and the citizenry to bring the situation under control. “We have to understand that what we are fighting is...
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Communications/Social Media Coordinator, Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP III), Patrice Nephew, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 31.
Health & WellnessJusticeSocial SecurityYouth

CSJP Provides Substance Misuse Treatment for Youngsters

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III has successfully implemented the first phase of a Specialised Substance Misuse Treatment programme aimed at providing youngsters with the necessary support to ensure that they can benefit from the entity’s range of educational and employment opportunities. The programme is being undertaken through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Council on...
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Deputy Executive Director of National Integrity Action (NIA), Dr. Patrece Charles, makes a point during a Think Tank held recently at the JIS headquarters in Kingston.
CommunityInformationJustice

Forty-Two New Parent Mentors to Graduate in November

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has trained and equipped 42 new parent mentors to serve communities. Under a 13-week programme undertaken in collaboration with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), the community volunteers were empowered to provide guidance and support to families at risk or in need. The mentors will be incorporated in the training and support programmes...
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Chairman of the Accreditation, Curriculum and Development Committee, University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), Dr. Lowell Dilworth (left), presents President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, with certificates of accreditation for several of the programmes offered at the institution. The presentation was made during the 30th anniversary awards luncheon of the UCJ at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 27. During the event, certificates of registration and accreditation were issued to recently registered institutions and those with programmes that have been accredited or re-accredited during the period March 2016 to September 2017.
Justice

Discussions to Be Held on Entrance Issue at Norman Manley Law School

The Government will be engaging in discussions with stakeholders to resolve issues surrounding entrance to the Norman Manley Law School, housed at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who said the matter was raised during the last meeting of the...
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