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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) march past the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston.

Jurist Project Strengthens Justice System

By: Douglas Mcintosh, December 22, 2017

Jamaica is among several regional countries benefiting from implementation of the Government of Canada-funded Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, at a cost of Can$90 million. The initiative, being...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

Justice Ministry Looking to Table Child Diversion BILL January

By: Chad Bryan, December 15, 2017

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Office in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

West Kingston Residents Urged to Claim Funds

By: Chad Bryan, December 14, 2017

Justice 8 years ago Justice Ministry Wants More Retired Nurses to Serve as Justices of the Peace
By: Rochelle Williams , December 14, 2017
Justice 8 years ago CSJP Tackles Crime Through Parenting Programme
By: Denise Dennis, December 12, 2017
Justice 8 years ago $200 Million for Compensation to West Kingston Residents
By: Alecia Smith , December 8, 2017

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Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte. (FILE)

8 years ago Justice

Attorney General Says Law-Abiding Citizens Must Stand Against Criminals

Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says decent law-abiding Jamaicans need to take a strong stance against criminality. Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Community Incentives and Grants Programme...

By: Garwin Davis, December 6, 2017

Regional Case Management Coordinator, Central Region, of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Alva Marie Graham, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 30.

8 years ago Justice

Parenting Education Programme of CSJP Tackles Corporal Punishment

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III is looking to reduce the use of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure by 10 per cent within one year, through its...

By: Denise Dennis, December 5, 2017

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), simulates a court session in the newly opened expanded facilities of the Kingston Traffic Court. Also participating (from second left) are Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska; Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Calvin Allen; and Superintendent of Police attached to the Division, Courtney Coubre. The refurbished building was officially handed over during a ceremony at its Sabina Park location on Melbourne Road in Kingston on Thursday (November 30).

8 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJustice

Justice Minister Wants Licences of Delinquent Drivers Suspended

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is proposing the suspension of licences of drivers with five or more outstanding tickets for traffic violations. “I think it is important to send...

By: Alecia Smith, December 4, 2017

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

8 years ago JusticeParliament

Entities Must Report Unusual Financial Transactions

Real estate dealers, public accountants and casino and gaming machine operators are now required by law to report financial transactions that are linked to or suspected to be connected to...

By: Latonya Linton, November 30, 2017

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

8 years ago JusticeParliament

Debate Begins on Bill to Govern How JPs Operate

Debate on legislation aimed at strengthening the regime governing the functions of Justices of the Peace (JPs) began in the House of Representatives on November 21. The Justice of the...

By: Latonya Linton, November 27, 2017

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

8 years ago Gender AffairsJustice

Govt Endorses Caribbean Model Guidelines for Sexual Offence Cases

The Government has endorsed the ‘Model Guidelines for Sexual Offence Cases in the Caribbean Region,’ developed by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), which provide internationally-accepted best practices for the...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, November 27, 2017

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange.

8 years ago Justice

Gender Bureau to Work Closer With Entities Investigating Sexual Offences

The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) is being restructured to enable the agency to work more closely with entities involved in the investigation of sexual offences. Culture, Gender, Entertainment and...

By: Douglas McIntosh , November 26, 2017

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner (left), explains the functions of the Mobile Justice Unit to resident of Washington Gardens, Beverley Williams, at the Washington Gardens Seventh-day Adventist Church, today (November 23).

8 years ago CommunityJustice

Mobile Justice Unit Offers Services to Residents of Washington Gardens

Residents of Washington Gardens benefited from the services of the Legal Aid Council, through its Mobile Justice Unit, today (November 23). The unit and representatives from other State agencies were...

By: Latonya Linton, November 24, 2017

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Parenting Education Programme of CSJP Tackles Corporal Punishment

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Entities Must Report Unusual Financial Transactions

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Govt Endorses Caribbean Model Guidelines for Sexual Offence Cases

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