Mr. Speaker, with the office of Attorney-General now in such sharp focus, not only here in Jamaica but also in other common law jurisdictions including those of our closest neighbours to the North, I should like to begin by highlighting that our current arrangements for the office need to be revisited. The recommendations of the […]
The Attorney-General’s Department is far advanced in preparing for its role in the centralisation of legal services, as part of the modernisation of the public sector. Cabinet in 2017 approved recommendations outlined in a framework proposal for the centralisation of legal services to the Government under the Attorney-General’s Department. The plan places the Department as […]
Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the Government has the full support of the World Bank on key initiatives that aim to enhance the country’s growth agenda. “They report that we are at a good place at this time, and they are in full support of what the Government is doing, particularly on the economic-reform […]
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for another opportunity to address this Honourable House, in the Sectoral Debates. . I give thanks, firstly, to the Almighty, who has begun this work in me. I believe, with all my heart that He will faithfully bring it to completion. God has also blessed me with a loving, supportive […]