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New St James JPs urged to shun corruption

WESTERN BUREAU: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says justices of the peace (JPs) who are not being thorough in exercising due diligence in performing their duties are allowing criminals to get away with illicitly obtaining documents such as driver’s...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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