‘Self trained attornies-at-law’ peeve Jamaica Judges

From China to Jamaica, agents have been common in the legal system for centuries. In Jamaica however such persons have gone a level too far. In a recent discussion on February 16th, 2022, with a Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable DP, ‘the practice’ of ‘self trained attornies (at law) representing clients is fast becoming a pet peeve for legit members of the Jamaica legal fraternity. Understandably so, and the concern over ‘self-trained attornies and their practice’ is common among Judges and Masters alike at the Supreme Court tier. Firstly, while…

Read More

Happy culture month Jamaica

February is celebrated as Reggae month for Jamaica. Happy culture month to all Jamaicans. Let us celebrate our artists, artistes and artisans. Icons to remember from our music industry include Bob Marley Dennis Brown Gregory Isaacs Alton Ellis John Holt Garnet Silk Peter Tosh Bunny Wailer Toots Hibbert Jimmy Cliff Freddie McGregor Tony Rebel Ken Boothe Sanchez Lovindeer Beres Hammond Rita Marley Shaggy Sean Paul Icons from the visual arts industry include Alexander Cooper Barrington Watson Henry Eccleston Albert Huie Christopher Gonzalez Richard Hall Stanford Watson Kapo Edna Manley Cecil…

Read More