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Canada gives $12M Boost for Jamaica’s Justice System

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1 year ago

January 20, 2023

Deandrea Hamilton

By Sherrica Thompson

Staff Writer

#Jamaica, January 20, 2023 – Women, girls, people with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence and residents of rural and vulnerable communities in Jamaica will now see more equity in justice being delivered because of a CAD$ 12 million donation by Canada through a newly launched Social Justice (So-JUST) Project.

The seven-year initiative, which runs from 2021 to 2028, aims to facilitate a more rights-based and gender-sensitive justice system that yields equitable outcomes for all Jamaicans.

In speaking at the launch of the project on January 12, Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck thanked the Canadian Government for supporting the project, emphasising that “Jamaica must respond by becoming a peaceful, safe and secure society”.

“So, this programme has now been launched. It’s really one where we expect strong communication so that every single citizen is made aware that you will have help [and] you can get help,” the Minister said.

In his address, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Harjit Sajjan, highlighted the importance of the So-JUST Project.

“This directly improves justice outcomes by reducing the backlog in the courts. For women and girls in rural areas, the extension of access to legal-aid systems has a direct impact,” Minister Sajjan said.

The So-JUST Project is being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Justice Ministry and the Office of the Chief Justice, with funding from Global Affairs Canada.

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Jamaica New Rui destination

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#Riu#Jamaica, April 25, 2024 – Jamaica’s tourism product is being enhanced with a new all inclusive Riu Resort called the Riu Palace Aquarelle, scheduled to open on May 4 at White Bay Beach in Falmouth. As reported by Caribbean Journal, the destination will house 750 rooms and will promote the country’s green transition, having 800 solar photovoltaic panels, saving up to 10 percent of the hotel’s energy use.

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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April 27, 2024

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#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.