Court proceedings to resume in Savanna-la-Mar and Black River after new locations secured

October 5, 2026

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says he expects court proceedings to resume in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland and Black River, St. Elizabeth, after new locations were secured to replace the facilities.

Both courts were severely damaged during Hurricane Melissa last October.

Mr. Chuck said a lease agreement has already been signed for the Savanna-la-Mar Parish Court and it’s now being set up to allow the staff to move there.

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He noted that a lease agreement is being negotiated for the Black River Parish Court.

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