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Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, at its regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (April 13).

Custodes And Disciplinary Committees Commended For Maintaining Order Among JPs

By: Serena Grant, April 14, 2021

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, is crediting Custodes and the organisation’s disciplinary committees for maintaining order and discipline among Justices of the...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives today (April 3).

Matilda’s Corner District Consultative Committee Launched

By: Rochelle Williams, April 10, 2021

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Child Diversion Can Reduce Youth Reoffending – Minister Chuck

By: Twila Wheelan, April 7, 2021

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By: Twila Wheelan, April 7, 2021
Justice 4 years ago Eight Members Of The Judiciary Appointed To Higher Office
By: Chris Patterson, April 7, 2021
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Judiciary Announces Early Closure Of All Courts

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), knocks elbow with senior citizen, Marjorie Grant (centre), who went to the National Arena for her coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine during the Government’s vaccination blitz, on Saturday, March 27. At left is her son, Sean Grant, who accompanied her.

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Prime Minister Visits Grieving Family

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, visited the family of 20-year-old accounting clerk, Khanice Jackson, whose body was found at the Portmore Fishing Village, in St. Catherine, on Friday...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 28, 2021

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Women’s Centre Foundation Supporting Child Diversion Programme

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is providing critical support to the National Child Diversion Programme. This is in keeping with its mandate of facilitating the continued education of...

By: Twila Wheelan, March 25, 2021

Legal Officer with the Legal Aid Council, Kerona Spence.

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Legal Aid Council Committed To Providing Legal Help For Mentally Ill Persons

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) is reiterating its commitment to providing legal representation, especially to persons incarcerated who are mentally-ill. This, forms part of the mandate of the Council, which...

By: Twila Wheelan, March 25, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the virtual post-Cabinet press briefing held on Wednesday (March 24).

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Cabinet Approves Acquisition Of Westmoreland Family Court Premises

Cabinet has given approval for the acquisition of property at 26 Rose Street in Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland, at a cost of $38,500,000 for the continued operation of the Family Court. Minister...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 24, 2021

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Justice Ministry Considers Victim Involvement In Child Diversion

The Ministry of Justice is considering the inclusion of victims as part of the child diversion process to facilitate the mending of broken relationships within schools and communities. Child diversion...

By: Twila Wheelan, March 24, 2021

National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank.

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More Mentors Needed For National Child Diversion Programme

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By: Twila Wheelan, March 24, 2021

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Justice Ministry Intensifies Efforts To Address Child Abuse

The Justice Ministry will be intensifying efforts to address the use of abusive methods by some parents and guardians in disciplining children. This is light of concerns surrounding the connection...

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