A new $239.8 million magistrate’s court and living quarters were commissioned yesterday at Port Kaituma, Region One, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release said.
The facility, the first of its kind in the area, will serve approximately 800 residents of Port Kaituma and a broader population of 18,000 across the region. It replaces the arrangement where court sessions were held in Matthews Ridge and most recently, the police station.
This development, the DPI noted, addresses longstanding challenges, including the burden of travel for legal services, which often strained resources, posing barriers for those who needed justice most. It also serves as a statement that justice should be close to home by ensuring access for all. The unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday and was led by the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC, and Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill.
