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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House.

Appropriate Court Cases to Be Live-Streamed on Youtube

By: Judana Murphy, April 25, 2025

In an effort to increase openness and transparency, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says appropriate court cases will be live-streamed on the Jamaican Judiciary’s YouTube channel. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24)...

Judiciary to Introduce Digital Recordings April 28

By: Judana Murphy, April 25, 2025

Judicial Services Commission to Look at Recruitment and Appointment of Judicial Officers at Retreat

By: Judana Murphy, April 24, 2025

Justice 6 months ago Two Members of the Judiciary Sworn in to Serve in Higher Offices
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Former Public Defender, Earl Witter, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

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Office of the Public Defender a Cornerstone in Upholding Jamaica’s Constitutional Integrity

The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) remains pivotal in safeguarding the constitutional rights of Jamaicans. The OPD’s genesis dates back to the 1970s when Jamaica’s first Ombudsman was appointed,...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 11, 2025

Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

7 months ago Justice

Make Use of Public Defender’s Office to Safeguard Rights

Jamaicans are being encouraged to know their constitutional and human rights and to make use of the services provided by the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to safeguard those...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 7, 2025

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (front row, third left), Custodes and Ministry executives share a photo opportunity with Justices of the Peace, during Thursday’s (March 27) Justice Training Institute (JTI) graduation ceremony at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Pictured (from left, front row) are Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter; Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart-McFarlane; Custos of St. Ann, Hon. John Issa; JTI Director/Principal, Analia Wallace-Muir; and Vice President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Lynden Trevor Heaven.

7 months ago Justice

JPs Graduate from JTI to Serve in Lay Magistrates’ Court

Sixteen Justices of the Peace (JPs) from Portland, Clarendon and St. Ann graduated from the Justice Training Institute (JTI), on Thursday (March 27). The JPs received specialised training between October...

By: Judana Murphy, March 28, 2025

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JPs Encouraged to Strengthen Law-Enforcement Collaborations

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being urged to strengthen their collaboration with law-enforcement agencies to aid in crime prevention and the delivery of justice. “I want at least 10...

By: Britney Stevens, March 21, 2025

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left, seated), newly installed Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left. seated), and members of the Office of the Custos join 51 newly appointed Justices of the Peace for the parish as they proudly display their Instruments of Appointment.

8 months ago Justice

Justices of the Peace Urged to Champion Integrity in Their Communities

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being encouraged to embrace their role as beacons of integrity within their communities. This urging comes from Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who was...

By: Britney Stevens, March 20, 2025

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).

8 months ago Justice

$1.1 Billion Paid in Judgement Debt for 2024/25

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says $1.1 billion has been paid, so far, in judgement debt for the 2024/25 fiscal year. He was addressing the meeting of the Standing...

By: Latonya Linton, March 7, 2025

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).

8 months ago Justice

Gov’t Spent $350 Million for Alternative Justice Services in 2024/25

The Ministry of Justice spent approximately $350 million towards the provision of alternative justice services in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during the...

By: Latonya Linton, March 7, 2025

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

8 months ago Justice

Court Leadership Training Programme Being Developed

The Judiciary of Jamaica is working to develop a training programme that will enhance the managerial skills of officers in leadership positions in the country’s courts. Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan...

By: JERMI-LEE NELSON, March 1, 2025

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Office of the Public Defender a Cornerstone in Upholding Jamaica’s Constitutional Integrity

Make Use of Public Defender’s Office to Safeguard Rights

JPs Graduate from JTI to Serve in Lay Magistrates’ Court

JPs Encouraged to Strengthen Law-Enforcement Collaborations

Justices of the Peace Urged to Champion Integrity in Their Communities

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