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SRHA scurries to fill specialist vacancies following Cuban doctors’ departure
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7 12:18 AM
Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
Artiste unapologetic about musical direction as he readies album
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 7 12:16 AM
Yaksta set to
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
April 7 12:14 AM
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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JFF president to shut door on foreign coaches; wants Speid and Coley to continue long term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7 12:12 AM
JFF boss to shut door on foreign
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Congrats, JUNELLE & NOAH
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Congrats, JUNELLE & NOAH
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MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
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MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7 12:05 AM
MoBay Perimeter Road on track for Sept deadline, says Morgan
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Jamaica expungement law widens access to ‘fresh start’
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Jamaica expungement law widens access to ‘fresh start’
‘They should not be indefinitely burdened by past mistakes’ says justice minister
March 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More Jamaican ex-convicts will be allowed a ‘clean slate’ under what has been billed by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck as one of th...
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Chuck extends condolences following passing of Hanover parish judge
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Chuck extends condolences following passing of Hanover parish judge
March 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, has expressed condolences to the family and friends of Senior Parish...
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Justice minister at Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Fiji
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Justice minister at Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Fiji
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Commonwealth law ministers meeting opened in Fiji on Monday with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers...
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Justice minister urges JPs to support crime-reduction efforts
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Justice minister urges JPs to support crime-reduction efforts
January 31, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, has urged newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a m...
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Will the increase in the daily stipend make Jamaicans professional jurors?
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Will the increase in the daily stipend make Jamaicans professional jurors?
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The question of whether the pending increase in the stipend paid to jurors will result in some of them becoming professional juror...
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Justice Ministry proposes new courthouses for some parishes after Melissa damage
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Justice Ministry proposes new courthouses for some parishes after Melissa damage
January 17, 2026
The Ministry of Justice is proposing the construction of new courthouses in parishes where existing facilities were severely impacted by Hurricane Mel...
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JPs cautioned against signing documents for people they don’t know
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JPs cautioned against signing documents for people they don’t know
January 5, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Justices of the peace (JPs) are being warned against signing documents for individuals they do not know for fear of creating oppor...
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Chuck urges JPs to be ambassadors of peace
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Chuck urges JPs to be ambassadors of peace
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, is imploring the country’s Justices of the Peace (JPs) to be amb...
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PJ Patterson votes to ‘rescue nation’
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PJ Patterson votes to ‘rescue nation’
September 3, 2025
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has expressed confidence that People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for St Andrew North Eastern, Stacey Knight, w...
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Disability advocates decry slow progress in making Jamaican courthouses accessible
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Disability advocates decry slow progress in making Jamaican courthouses accessible
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gloria Goffe, executive director of the Combined Disabilities Association, has expressed concern surrounding the snail's pace at w...
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St Catherine gets 65 new JPs
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St Catherine gets 65 new JPs
August 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — St Catherine now has 65 new Justices of the Peace (JPs), following a commissioning ceremony held on August 20 at the Lighthouse As...
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Chuck says Holness’ JLP deserves more than the 500,000 votes Seaga got in 1980
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Chuck says Holness’ JLP deserves more than the 500,000 votes Seaga got in 1980
August 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six-term Member of Parliament (MP) Delroy Chuck is urging supporters of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to come out in ov...
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Jamaicans encouraged to use appropriate conflict resolution measures
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Jamaicans encouraged to use appropriate conflict resolution measures
May 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica -Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck is encouraging citizens to end the cycle of violence in families and communities by employing prop...
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Justice minister urges Jamaicans to write their wills
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Justice minister urges Jamaicans to write their wills
April 10, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, says Jamaicans should take the necessary time to write their wills, making it easier for their ...
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Justice minister calls on JPs to assist in the fight against crime and violence
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Justice minister calls on JPs to assist in the fight against crime and violence
February 26, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica- Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, has called on justices of the peace (JPs) in Clarendon to assist the nation in the fight again...
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Number of JPs in service islandwide doubles
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Number of JPs in service islandwide doubles
February 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The number of justices of the peace (JPs) in service islandwide has doubled, according to Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck. “Over the...
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Government committed to access to justice for disabled persons – Chuck
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Government committed to access to justice for disabled persons – Chuck
December 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, says the Government is committed to ensuring that members of the disabled community are not lef...
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Lawyers being recruited in JCF to strengthen preparation and completion of case files —-Chuck
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Lawyers being recruited in JCF to strengthen preparation and completion of case files —-Chuck
November 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says the Government has initiated the recruitment of 20 attorneys for the Jamaica Constabulary Forc...
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Plea bargaining helping to speed up delivery of justice
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Plea bargaining helping to speed up delivery of justice
November 2, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica  —  Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, says the use of plea bargaining has had a positive and significant impact on the justice syst...
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House approves Bill providing reprieve for motorists with outstanding tickets issued before Feb 1, 2018
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House approves Bill providing reprieve for motorists with outstanding tickets issued before Feb 1, 2018
July 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists are to benefit from a reprieve for any outstanding traffic tickets issued before February 1, 2018 for which payment of t...
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ECJ to assume role of political ombudsman as Gov’t uses majority to pass legislation
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ECJ to assume role of political ombudsman as Gov’t uses majority to pass legislation
February 6, 2024
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) will officially take over the functions of the Office of Political Ombudsman (OPO) ahead of the local govern...
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RECRUITMENT RUSH
SRHA scurries to fill specialist vacancies following Cuban doctors’ departure
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7, 2026
RECRUITMENT RUSH
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Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
Central, ...
Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 7, 2026
Soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder due in court Wednesday
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
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Yaksta set to ‘Roar’ into new era
Artiste unapologetic about musical direction as he readies album
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 7, 2026
Yaksta set to
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
Athletics, ...
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
April 7, 2026
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
JFF president to shut door on foreign coaches; wants Speid and Coley to continue long term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
JFF boss to shut door on foreign
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