Supreme, appeal and six parish courts resume sittings on Monday

The Jamaican Judiciary has announced the resumption of court operations across multiple jurisdictions starting Monday, November 3, 2025, following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Among the courts reopening are the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court at Public Building East on King Street in Kingston, and the High Court Division of the Gun Court. Additionally, six parish courts will resume their activities, including specialized courts such as Family, Coroners, Special Coroners, Traffic, and Parish Courts in Kingston and St Andrew. Courts in Manchester, Clarendon, St Thomas, Portland, and St Mary (excluding Richmond) will also reopen. Both criminal and civil cases will proceed as scheduled, with matters postponed during the week of October 27–31 being rescheduled. Affected parties will be notified of new dates, which will also be published on the official social media pages and websites of the Jamaican Judiciary.