KINGSTON, Jamaica—Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says $680 million in judgment debt was paid out during fiscal year 2025/2026, to satisfy claims against the government. “This will encourage judges to continue to deliver timely judgments and be a part of the process of delivering a stronger justice system,” he said. Chuck made the disclosure on June 10 during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has declared that there are no human rights problems in Jamaica. He made the declaration Wednesday afternoon during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. He was responding to Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Zuleika Jess who, during her contribution to the debate last Wednesday, took Chuck to task while highlighting a range of issues she deemed to be injustice or human rights abuses.