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Justice ministry moves to address problems plaguing jury systemAn internal working group of the Ministry of Justice met yesterday to discuss the problems plaguing the jury system in Jamaica, and the related incidents of trials being unable to start, which have be.....
Ministry of Justice | 2012-04-23 10:15:59 # Views :3356
Jamaican government establishes shelter for human trafficking victimsThe Jamaican government recently established a shelter for victims of human trafficking. The shelter was operationalized at a cost of just over $3.2 million......
Ministry of Justice | 2013-06-19 00:03:17 # Views :3328
Ten (10) new positions of Judicial Clerks for the Supreme CourtThe Ministry of Justice has succeeded in its representation to have an increase in the number of Judicial Clerks for the Supreme Court by ten (10). This brings the complement of Judicial Clerks at the.....
Ministry of Justice | 2014-02-03 19:19:45 # Views :2086
Jamaica winning the fight against human traffickingJamaica has been commended and upgraded to a Tier 2 ranking in its fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) by the US Department of State in its 2016 TIP Report......
Ministry of Justice | 2016-07-01 17:20:46 # Views :2037
Ministry of Justice’s response to brutal killing of Dwayne JonesThe Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, joins in the condemnation of the brutal slaying of 17-year-old Dwayne Jones by a mob at a dance in St. James on 22nd July 2013......
Ministry of Justice | 2013-07-30 04:30:17 # Views :1989
Italian Firm Contracted by European Union Fails to successfully deliver and install audio and video link technology in Jamaica’s CourtsThe Ministry of Justice takes note of stories carried in the media over the past several days about delays in implementing audio and video link technology in the courts. The Ministry unequivocally rej.....
Ministry of Justice | 2019-01-31 16:57:34 # Views :1969
Justice Ministry congratulates Chief Justice Zaila McCallaThe Ministry of Justice wishes to congratulate the Hon. Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla OJ, Chief Justice of Jamaica, who on Tuesday February 9, 2016 was conferred with the prestigious honour of being appo.....
Ministry of Justice | 2016-02-15 13:29:45 # Views :1896
Statement regarding the death of Mr. Emil George, QCThe Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, has expressed sadness at the passing of Emil George, QC......
Ministry of Justice | 2015-08-13 11:45:51 # Views :1877
Stop it! Chuck warns Scammers in St. JamesSpeaking at a Justice of the Peace town hall meeting in St. James last Thursday (September 22) Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck sent a stern warning to lottery scammers in the parish to "Stop it, cut.....
Ministry of Justice | 2016-09-27 09:40:07 # Views :1820
Jurors’ allowance to be increased to $2,000 from $500The Minister of Justice, Senator the Honourable Mark Golding has signed Regulations that will increase the allowance payable to persons who serve as jurors in civil and criminal cases......
Ministry of Justice | 2015-07-02 15:39:16 # Views :1739
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German Embassy donates $ 5.7m to Hurricane “Sandy” relief effortsThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will receive a $ 5.7 million donation from the German Government to support recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane “Sandy”.
International journalist to be guest speaker at PAJ awardsOutstanding British journalist and union leader Jeremy Dear is to be the guest speaker at the 2012 Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) Awards which will be held on Friday December 7 at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
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