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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, addresses the opening of the three-day Prosecutors’ Human Trafficking Training Seminar at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on February 16. Listening at right is Acting Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Sharon Millwood Moore.

Govt Strengthening Investigation and Prosecution of Human Traffickers

By: Garwin Davis, February 19, 2018

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, says the Government is strengthening the environment for the investigation and prosecution of cases of human trafficking. She said that traffickers...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Government Committed To Expanding Restorative Justice

By: Denise Dennis, February 10, 2018

British Criminologist and Gang Reform Specialist, Craig Pinkney (left); Coordinator of the Ministry of Justice’s Restorative Justice Unit, Kahilah Whyte; and Director of the Ministry of Education’s Safety and Security in Schools programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto, in conversation at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston, on February 6. They were attending an interactive session with restorative justice practitioners.

Criminologist Holds Session with Restorative Justice Stakeholders

By: Rochelle Williams, February 7, 2018

Budget 2018/2019 8 years ago Government Focusing on Enforcing the Rule of Law in 2018/19
By: Latonya Linton, February 16, 2018
Budget 2018/2019 8 years ago Government Will Continue to Strengthen and Modernise Justice System
By: Chris Patterson, February 15, 2018
Justice 8 years ago Bills Passed to Expand Justices of the Peace Functions
By: Chris Patterson, February 6, 2018

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

8 years ago Justice

Debate Begins on Child Diversion Bill

Debate on the Child Diversion Bill began in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 30). The Bill seeks to enable the implementation of child diversion measures in dealing with...

By: Denise Dennis, February 5, 2018

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

8 years ago Justice

House Approves Amendments to Trafficking in Persons Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 30), passed amendments to the Trafficking in Persons Act to enable a judge to try trafficking offences without a jury. The amendments were...

By: Denise Dennis, February 2, 2018

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in light conversation with (from left) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla; and newly appointed Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes. Mr. Sykes was sworn in by the Governor-General during a ceremony at King’s House on February 1.

8 years ago JusticePrime Minister

PM Expresses Confidence in Acting Chief Justice

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed confidence that Justice Bryan Sykes, who has been appointed to act as Chief Justice, will effectively carry out his role in...

By: Latonya Linton, February 2, 2018

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes takes the Oath of Office during a ceremony at King’s House today (February 1). Justice Sykes has been appointed to act as Chief Justice.

8 years ago Justice

New Acting Chief Justice Calls for More Investment in Technology

Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes, has called for increased investment in technology to speed up the judicial process. “We have instances of mislaid files and documents not filed...

By: Latonya Linton, February 1, 2018

DSC 4277: Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla (right), is greeted by Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Bryan Sykes, after a special sitting of the Supreme Court to honour the outgoing Chief Justice, held at Public Building East, downtown Kingston, on January 31.

8 years ago Justice

Outgoing Chief Justice Lauded for 40 Years of Service

Outgoing Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla, has been praised for her over 40 years of service to the judiciary in Jamaica. She received the accolades from Judges of the...

By: Latonya Linton, February 1, 2018

8 years ago Justice

Justice Bryan Sykes to Act as Chief Justice

Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Bryan Sykes, has been appointed to act as Chief Justice of Jamaica, effective February 1, until further advised. This was disclosed by Attorney General,...

By: Latonya Linton, January 31, 2018

Outgoing Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (left), accepts a citation from Puisne Judge and Assistant Secretary of the Jamaica Association of Women Judges (JAWJ), Hon. Justice Carol Edwards. Occasion was a ceremony in Justice McCalla’s honor at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on January 26. Mrs. McCalla was recognised for her 40 years of stalwart contribution to the justice sector.

8 years ago Gender AffairsJustice

Women Judges Hail Outgoing Chief Justice

Women judges from Jamaica and the wider Caribbean have heaped praises on retiring Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla, for her 40 years of stalwart service to the justice sector...

By: Denise Dennis, January 31, 2018

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir. Patrick Allen (left), presents incoming Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, with his instrument of appointment during his swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, on Monday (January 29).

8 years ago Justice

New St. James Custos Endorses State of Public Emergency

Newly appointed Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, is endorsing the ongoing State of Public Emergency in the parish. He noted, however, that this operation “is not...

By: Alecia Smith, January 30, 2018