Government has tied itself into unyielding legal and political knots to keep one public servant, former DPP Paula Llewellyn, in office for two more years. Let’s break that down starting with a brief history of DPPs. • William Swaby (1962-1965);...
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THE head of Jamaica's judiciary, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is adamant that the staffing and salary concerns of court reporters must be resolved "sooner than later". However, he has outlined severa...
Dr Elaine McCarthy has created history by becoming the first woman to be appointed chairman of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC).
Her appointment took effect in January.
McCarthy is a mem...
LAST week a lack of stenographers at the Home Circuit Court and Gun Court resulted in cases being adjourned until as far as June this year, leaving attorneys and accused individuals irritated.
Co...
MINISTER of Justice Delroy Chuck says he welcomes the decision of justices of the peace (JPs) and lay magistrates to work together in determining how to share court duties.
The minister made the ...
THE absence of court reporters from none other than the chief justice's courtroom at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on Wednesday resulted in a sentencing exercise for a man who pleaded gui...
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The Ministry of Justice is urging Jamaicans to report rogue Justices of the Peace (JPs) to the relevant authorities.
The prompting follows newspaper reports this week of JPs collecting money for their services, which is illegal, and offering recom