QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Please give me an idea on where or who I can go to get documents signed while I am abroad. Some of the notary public live too far from where I am. Added to that not all the bank notaries can sign certain documents. Sara Edwards RESPONSE: Dear Sara, Thanks for writing in. Please see the list below: GREAT BRITAIN / NORTHERN IRELAND: 1. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor 2. Chief Magistrate or Deputy Magistrate Chief Magistrate 3. Notary Public COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES: 1. The Governor 2.…
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Articles by senior journalists including reports, interviews on matters of justice, legal etc across Jamaica
VIEW: A year later the Stand Your Ground Law misinterpreted?
It would appear that the premise for using deadly force in this state law is fear. If a person is in fear of losing their life then they can take someone else’s
Read MoreVIEW: Crimes most Jamaicans commit punishable in the COURTs
International Legal Doc Centre empowers Jamaicans
Do you know which Jamaica Law applies to you?
How can I find out if my dead dad’s wife took his land?
A US poet wants to use Jamaican art in his book, please help
I am in NYC as we speak to represent my country Jamaica. The writer has asked for my permission to buy the Licence to use my art in the book. Help
Read MoreI had an accident on a Jamaica coaster bus, please help?
I travelled on a Jamaican coaster bus from Kingston to Montego Bay. I was squeezed in one of the middle seats. There was an accident, and I hurt my back.
Read MoreWe split, she remarried over 14 years ago and now wants half
My wife and I split for at least 14 years now. We haven’t been on good speaking terms since. I recently asked for the title, and she demanded half of the house
Read MoreThey killed my brother, the cops need a letter HELP!
I live in Kingston. My brother was killed 4 years ago in the country. I was told that the killers were sentenced. I needed to collect my brother things…
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