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4th Caribbean Conference a Success
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| DRF Helping to Modernize the Courts |
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“We promote government’s use of Mediation as a first option
for our departments to handle disputes involving the State.
The Government values your [DRF’s] contribution to the delivery of justice in Jamaica.”
-- Senator The Hon. Dorothy Lightbourne, Minister of Justice & Attorney General, Jamaica.
For full article, view Gleaner Advertorial of March 18, 2009.
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Governor-General proclaims 2009
NATIONAL YEAR OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(click here to view the Proclamation) |
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| DRF Board Chairman Novar McDonald, CEO Donna Parchment Brown, Patron Hon. Chief Justice Lensley Wolfe (retired), and Board Members Dr. Eileen Boxill and John Bassie receive the Proclamation. |
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National Year of Dispute Resolution
Travelling Parish Exhibitions
Launched in Trench Town on March 4th |
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| Speaking at the launch of the DRF's 15th Anniversary Exhibition, held at the Trench Town Peace & Justice Centre, Ms. Sonia Gill [at left, accepting the National Year of Dispute Resolution Proclamation by the Governor-General, from the DRF's Donna Parchment Brown and Sonia Whyte], Programme Advisor of Governance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) noted: |
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| "Under the Jamaica Violence Prevention, Peace & Sustainable Development Project, the UNDP has been supporting the DRF's work in justice, development and enhanced community safety through the Peace and Justice Centres here in Trench Town as well as at the Spanish Town Centre and the Western Dispute Resolution Centre in Montego Bay. |
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| "These Centres play a critical role in community and national development, providing as they do, a one-stop location for citizens for the purpose of peacemaking and mediation. Worthy of commendation is the Centres' support to the police and courts in tackling crime and violence; their responsiveness to gender issues at community level, including working with young men to address aggressive masculinity and providing access to justice for women, along with the myriad other services they provide including programmes for seniors... |
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| "Tackling violence and insecurity as well as citizens' access to justice are issues of good governance. Good governance and safe communities are reciprocal: where inhabitants are free from fear, and where safety is improved for citizens and neighbourhoods, interaction among people, among groups and with the public institutions improve." |
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| To read the full speech, click here. |
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| Speaking at the launch of the DRF's 15th Anniversary Exhibition, held at the Trench Town Peace & Justice Centre, Mrs. Lorraine Bélisle [at left, accepting a floral token of appreciation from the DRF's Karen Gentles], Head of Aid, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) advises us on an exciting new programme: |
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| Our focus will be on assisting the Government of Jamaica to strengthen and improve the Justice System. This will be done through a 4 year technical assistance project called “The Justice Undertaking for Social Transformation Programme.” Under this Programme, Canada will provide assistance to Jamaica valued at approximately 18.5 Million Canadian Dollars. |
| To read the full speech, click here. |
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The launch also included performances, such as Ziggy Soul who serenaded us,
showcasing the wealth of artistic talent in the community. |
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Mediation Training Graduates
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Graduates receive certificates for 40-Hour Mediation Training
on February 19, 2009. |
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Peace Management Initiative annual awards luncheon
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PMI's Berthlyn Plummer embraces DRF'S Karen Gentles, Beverly Haylett & Sonia Whyte
at the PMI Awards Luncheon on January 30, 2009. |
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Corporate Partner Carreras Ltd.
Contributes to DRF's 15th Anniversary.
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| Chairman of the Board of the Dispute Resolution Foundation, Mr. Novar McDonald accepts a cheque valued at $200,000 towards the 15th anniversary celebrations from Head, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Carreras Ltd, Mr. Rhys Campbell. |
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Governor-General proclaims 2009
NATIONAL YEAR OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(click here to view the Proclamation) |
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| On January 6, 2009, His Excellency the Most Honourable Professor Sir KENNETH OCTAVIUS HALL urges all Jamaicans to use the occasion to identify with and support this important effort to strengthen the relationships within Jamaica to move us closer to Justice, Peace and Development for all. |
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| Sagicor donates $100,000 to kick-start DRF's 15th Anniversary Year |
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| A smiling Donna Parchment Brown, CEO of Dispute Resolution Foundation, receives a sponsorship cheque from Karl Williams, Assistant Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Sagicor. |
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| Chartered Institute of Arbitrators — Caribbean Chapter: Workshop, Annual General Meeting & Reception |
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| Friday, November 28, 2008, 8am to 5pm at the Hilton Hotel, 77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 10, Jamaica. Details Registration Form |
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| For more information, please contact: John Bassie or Karen Gentles 906-2456 or 908-3657. |
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| Conflict Resolution Day is an international celebration held annually on the third Thursday in October. It was held on October 16, 2008. |
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| DRF Presents at the 17th Annual Convention & Education Forum of Jamaica Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (JASAP) |
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| Karlene Burgess, Convention Coordinator, introduces DRF CEO Donna Parchment Brown |
Donna and Paul Hines presented "Everybody wins ... How to turn Conflict into Opportunities", to 200 participants |
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| The Convention took place October 2-4, 2008 at the Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. For more info, CLICK HERE. |
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| DRF's CEO is guest speaker at Manchester High PTA Meeting on October 2, 2008 |
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| Chairman of Manchester High chats with Donna |
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| DRF and DunnCox attend 8th Annual Conference of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) |
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| Janice Causwell (left) and Pauline Findlay (middle), partners at DunnCox and DRF mediators, with Denise Pearson, of University of Denver |
Maria Volpe (left) of John Jay College of Law at City University of New York, takes a break with our Donna |
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| The conference took place September 24-27, 2008 in Austin, Texas, USA. The theme was "Aspirations, Possibilities, and Realities: Expanding Principles, Practice and Research in a Changing World". For more info, CLICK HERE. |
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| Justice Minister Urges "Gold" Standard Service by Sector Stakeholders |
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A smiling Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne (right), looks on as Dispute Resolution Foundation Board member, Maurice Stoppi, looks over a document, during the Michaelmas Meeting for Supreme Court Civil Mediators, September 9, at the Jamaica Trade and Invest in Kingston.
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| FULL ARTICLE Minister Lightbourne's speech |
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| Chief Justice Lauds Mediators |
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Chief Justice, Zaila MaCalla (right), peruses a document with Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne (left), during the Michaelmas Meeting of Supreme Court Civil Mediators September 9, at the Jamaica Trade and Invest in Kingston. The Chief Justice applauded the work of the mediators in attendance and encouraged them to continue to be the vanguards in the administration of justice.
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| FULL ARTICLE |
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| DRF Fundraiser: JAMAICAN FOLK SINGERS in Concert |
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| 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Little Theatre. For more info, click here. |
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| Happy 14th Anniversary DRF! |
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| On July 11, 2008, DRF celebrated our 14th Anniversary with a staff event at The Peace Centre. To view the pictures, click here.
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