He was reacting to criticisms by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, in relation to the Child Diversion Programme.
Mr. Chuck had claimed that some judges were misinterpreting the law, citing reports that they had children enter a guilty plea prior to being referred to the Diversion Programme.
The market is one of several that was earmarked for rehabilitation by the government.
Speaking at yesterday’s contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony, the MP noted that construction of the facility is something residents have long anticipated.
Reports from the Half Way Tree police are that between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., police personnel on operation observed a shopping bag at a tree trunk while searching a premises in the area.
The bag was inspected and revealed one Colt semi-automatic pistol with a magazine affixed containing two .45 cartridges.
Kingston and St. Andrew will be water resilient and drought resistant in 18 months.
This was a major part of a renewed call for the judiciary to have greater control over its budget.
Speaking today at a media engagement put on by the Court Administration Division, CAD, the Chief Justice noted that he has not seen any indication that the Justice Ministry has activated emergency procurement, to have the rehabilitation works undertaken.