JFJ calls for more authority to be given to government bodies, as the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says JPS’ intention to resume disconnection of electricity after August 15, is unrealistic 

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

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JPS says more than half of St. Elizabeth customers back on the grid

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

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MPs and Councillors instructed to intensify Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts at JLP Central Executive Meeting

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

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Kamala Harris’ Jamaican family excited at the prospect that she could become U.S. President

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

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Government to ramp up crop production in other parishes to offset the impacts of Hurricane Beryl in St. Elizabeth

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

Read More

Disc Jockey gunned down at stoplight on Constant Spring Road

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

Read More

Three arrested, firearms seized in Westmoreland as police tackle gangs, guns and gunmen

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

Read More

OUR reports decrease in complaints by consumers in 2024 first quarter  

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

Read More

Several flights to Jamaica disrupted amid global information technology outage

As the process to transform Jamaica into a Republic continues, a call is being made for more authority to be given to some government bodies, such as the Office of the Public Defender.   

Executive Director of Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) Mickel Jackson, made the call at the St. James Lay Magistrate Association’s annual general meeting. 

According to Ms. Jackson, some government institutions do not receive enough support. 

She highlighted the Office of the Public Defender, which she said has limited resources and authority.  

She added that the conversation about reforming the constitution should not only be about Jamaica having a President.

According to her, it should also be about public institutions and the power they will have. 

Read More