The island’s 32 newest Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been warned that it is illegal to charge for their services.The caution came from President Dame Sandra Mason who reminded the JPs who were sworn in during two separate ceremonies, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., that they are required to provide their services free of charge.JPs sign and certify the validity of copies of official documents.President Mason said that during the almost 50 years she spent in the judiciary, she had come across JPs who misunderstood their role.
Thirty-two newly sworn-in Justices of Peace (JPs) were sternly warned not to exploit their new role by President Dame Sandra Mason on Monday.
During the swearing in ceremony at State House, President Dame Mason stated that the JPs have made