Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer, is emphasising the importance of partnerships with local and international stakeholders in the fight against human trafficking. Noting the country’s collaboration with...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, is urging healthcare professionals to be vigilant when administering care, as they are well-positioned to identify and assist victims of human...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is committed to ensuring that persons charged with major crimes involving murder, drugs, illegal possession of firearm, extortion and lotto scamming...

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has hailed the late veteran journalist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, as an exemplary...

Residents of western Jamaica will now have easier access to the services of the Public Defender, with the opening of a regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on January 5....

Seven judges were sworn in to serve at the Supreme Court during a ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (January 5). They are Carolyn N. Tie, Stephane A. Jackson...

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, says the Ministry is looking to table the Child Diversion Bill in Parliament in January 2018. He said the Bill will go to Cabinet in...