Chairman’s Message 2020

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Chairman’s Message 2019

A new Council was appointed with effect 25th April 2019 for a term of 3 years. Seven members were appointed to the Council for the first time while an eighth member had held previous appointment. Special thanks is extended to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Chairman’s Message 2018

In the Financial Year ending March 2018, there have been several important developments to which all attorneys-at-law and the public should be made aware. The Full Court delivered its decision on 29th April 2017 in the action brought by Jamaican … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Chairman’s Message 2017

The year 2016 was a challenging year in which the General Legal Council consolidated it operations at 78 Harbour Street and implemented measures to reduce costs and thereby to arrest the trend of running operating losses. This has been a … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Chairman’s Message 2016

In February 2016, a new General Legal Council was appointed for a term of three years. Five members were appointed for the first time. On 23rd March 2016, as a consequence of the outgoing Chairman indicating that he would not … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Chairman’s Message 2014

In February 2013, a new General Legal Council was appointed for a three year term. Five members were appointed for the first time. The members elected me to serve a second term as Chairman. One of the most significant developments … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Chairman’s Message 2013

The legal profession will see unprecedented changes during 2013, and these changes will have a significant effect on the regulatory regime and the role of the General Legal Council. There has been and will continue to be a marked increase … [CLICK TO READ MORE]