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Justice Bryan Sykes sworn-in as Chief Justice

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen says this morning’s (Mar. 1) swearing-in of the Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes as Chief Justice, is a celebration of the “oneness of national purpose”.  He was addressing guests including members of the judiciary, as well as the executive and legislative arms of government, who witnessed the event which was held…

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Governance Meeting at King’s House

The Governor-General convened a tripartite meeting with representatives of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Government of Jamaica, on the written request of the Prime Minister, on Friday February 16, 2018, at King’s House The meeting was intended to explored ways in which each of the branches of government can collaborate and support…

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Justice Bryan Sykes takes oath to act as Chief Justice

The Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath for the Office of Chief Justice of Jamaica at a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on February 1,2018. His Excellency The Governor-General presents the Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes with his Instrument of Appointment as Chief Justice of Jamaica…

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Bishop Conrad Pitkin is the new Custos of St. James

His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen presents Bishop Conrad Pitkin with his Instrument of Appointment as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. James at King’s House on January 29, 2018. His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen looks on as Bishop Conrad Pitkin takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath…

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Justice and humanity above publicity

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen addressing the 38th annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday (Jan 18). Sir Patrick Allen (r) and Reverend Stanley Clarke pray during the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday (Jan 18). Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen used his address at the 38th staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday (Jan.…

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Supreme Court gets seven female judges

Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Kingston and Deputy Governor-General the Honourable Steadman Fuller (center) is joined by Hon. Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla – Chief Justice (4th right), the Hon Mr. Justice Denis Morrison – President of the Court of Appeal (5th left) and the judges sworn in to serve in the Supreme Court and…

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