Tivoli jackpot – High-powered lawyers…
Jamaican taxpayers had to fork out almost J$150 million to cover fees for the high-powered lawyers used by all but one state agencies that participated in the recently concluded West Kingston Commission of Enquiry. The Gleaner has obtained documents through the Access to Information (ATI) Act that give a breakdown of the fees paid to […]
Something Extra | Monday
More than 80 lawyers called to the Bar — upon completion of their studies at the Norman Manley Law School — RSVP’d to The Jamaican Bar Association (JAMBAR) President Kevin Powell’s invitation last Thursday evening to the company’s annual new calls seminar mixer, titled ‘Bridging The Bar: Fostering Connections, Building Careers’. With flutes of mimosas […]
Emotional impact statements at Sevana’s sentencing for fatal car accident
Westmoreland, Jamaica – The grief-stricken sister of a woman who died in a traffic accident involving reggae singer Sevana struggled to hold back tears Thursday as she detailed in court the impact the loss of her sibling has had on her family. “I am overwhelmed with grief, she was not ready to die,” said Ava […]
Legal action ‘highly likely’ following acquittal in ‘Lizard’ Williams murder trial – attorney
INGSTON, Jamaica – Saying that he will have to be instructed by his client, Shane Williams’ attorney Everton Dewar told OBSERVER ONLINE late Friday that it is “highly likely” an action will be brought against the State following his client’s acquittal in the Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams murder trial. Of the five accused in the murder […]