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LIVE STREAM: A Conversation with the Judiciary of Jamaica || February 26, 2026 - 9:00am 

Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Dryden, Kerrie-Ann v Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Public Service Commission, The Attorney General of Jamaica and Audrey Sewell

JUDICIAL REVIEW - Civil Procedure Rules - Part 56 of CPR – Constitutional law –– Breach of Public Service Regulations – Staff Orders for Public Service – Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS) guidelines – Delay in completing job performance reports and PMAS appeal process – Right to fair hearing within reasonable time under Section 16(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms – Mandamus – Declaration – Damages.

Urban Taxi and Tours Limited v Advantage General Insurance Company Limited

Civil Procedure – Application to set aside Default Judgment – Whether the requirements for entering a Default Judgment for failure to file Acknowledgment of Service or Defence have been met – Whether Default Judgment should be set aside – Prejudice – Overriding Objective – Civil Procedure Rules 2002 (as amended) 1.1.12.4,12.5,13.3 (1) and (2).

Bowes Rebecca v Fiesta Jamaica Limited (Trading as Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa) and Axis (Jamaica) Lilmited

Security For Costs – Claimant ordinarily resident out of the jurisdiction – Defendant seeking order for security for costs against the Claimant – Discretion to order security for costs – Factors to be taken into account in exercising discretion – Rule 24 of the Civil Procedure Rules

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