On Friday, a Supreme Court Justice granted Prime Minister Holness permission to seek a judicial review in his dispute with the Integrity Commission. But rejected his plea to compel the Integrity Commission to certify his statutory declarations for the years 2022 and 2023.
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Convicted Criminal Escaped from The Supreme Court
The police continued their search on Friday for a convicted criminal who allegedly escaped from the Supreme Court on Thursday morning.
Improving Court Infrastructure: Urgent Call by Senator Donna Scott Mottley
Senator Donna Scott Mottley highlights the urgent need for the government to address deficiencies in court facilities, citing unsanitary conditions and pest infestations. She emphasizes the crucial role of providing safe and sanitary environments for judiciary and court staff. The Justice Minister acknowledges maintenance responsibility lies with the Court Administration Division, but procurement issues remain a challenge.
Positive Jamaican Perspective Inspires Golding to Renounce British Citizenship.
Opposition Leader Mark Golding renounces UK citizenship to fully embrace Jamaican identity, affirming dedication to representing Jamaican people. Juvenile and co-accused acquitted in shootout case after defense reveals lack of evidence. St. James police report 28% decrease in murders post-launch of 'Operation Storm', earning Prime Minister's commendation for exceptional anti-gang efforts.
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica.
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica due to concerns about trial backlogs and the safety of jury members. He emphasized the need for the government to provide the necessary resources to make jury trials work during the pandemics or consider ending them altogether. The Chief Justice also … Continue reading Chief Justice Bryan Sykes called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica.
Man who pled guilty to Killing Shineka Gray now says He Didn’t Do It.
Crime Roundup: Mario Morrison, who pled guilty to killing Shineka, now says he did not do it. Police arrested three suspects connected to the Westmoreland robbery spree. Detectives have indicted Travis 'Chi Chi' with five additional charges In a stunning twist of events, Mario Morrison, the individual convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Shineka Gray, … Continue reading Man who pled guilty to Killing Shineka Gray now says He Didn’t Do It.
Murder accused Leoda Bradshaw wants access to her co-accused plea deal.
On Friday, December 1, 2023, the murder case of little Sarayah Paulwell and her mother, Toshyna Patterson, was brought before the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston. Defense attorney Deborah Martin, representing Leoda Bradshaw, the woman accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and killing of lawmaker Phillip Paulwell's 10-month-old baby and her mother, requested the contents … Continue reading Murder accused Leoda Bradshaw wants access to her co-accused plea deal.
Jamaica’s Supreme Court ordered the JCF to reinstate Rohan James.
KINGSTON, Jamaica–On Friday, November 17, 2023, Supreme Court Justice Tara Carr ordered that Corporal Rohan James, Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, be reinstated in his job in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, pending the outcome of his motion for judicial review. In granting the application for judicial review, the judge also ordered that the Commissioner … Continue reading Jamaica’s Supreme Court ordered the JCF to reinstate Rohan James.
Maitland’s defense team aborted his bail application.
In a shocking turn of events, defense attorneys representing Noel Maitland in the Donna Lee Donaldson murder case aborted his bail application hearing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The defense had scheduled a bail application hearing in the Home Circuit Court on Wednesday morning. Still, when the matter came before the Court, the Crown advised … Continue reading Maitland’s defense team aborted his bail application.
Woman allegedly killed ex-lover after attacking her in bus park.
BLACK RIVER, ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica–Detectives assigned to the Black River Police Department in St. Elizabeth are probing a love triangle incident in which a woman allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend to death on Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023. According to reporting by Nationwide, the woman was in the parish capital, Black River, when the man confronted … Continue reading Woman allegedly killed ex-lover after attacking her in bus park.