Efforts to promote family welfare were given a significant boost recently with the initiation of the construction of a new building to house a Family Court.This Cabinet approved project will be monitored and supervised collaboratively by the Ministries of Human Services and Social Security and Transport and Hydraulics.Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, indicated that this development is one that government is committed to, with special emphasis being placed on ensuring that families are supported and encouraged.The Minister noted the awareness of instances where family units face internal challenges which result in breakdowns.This recognition is a contributing factor that has placed focus on providing an environment where persons, especially children, seeking redress, have a particular domain,Adrian Wilson Cardinals Jersey, a place where family law issues can be addressed in a specialised way.Manickchand highlighted the fact that it was earlier in 2009 that Cabinet gave the two-fold approval to establish a family court and erect a structure in which the entity would be housed. It was further stipulated that the business of compartmentalising family law matters begin even before the completion of the building. This is an indication of the importance being placed on judicial preparedness in family welfare matters.This building comes at a time when thus far in 2009, four pieces of child friendly legislation have already been passed. Currently pending in the National Assembly are three more pieces of legislation to deal with related matters.The new facility will be tasked, primarily and in a specialised way, with family related issues such as divorce, division of property,Jerseys NFL Wholesale China, domestic matters,Jerseys From China, adoption, applications on the status of children, guardianship, custody and related matters. The Minister pointed out, however and distinctly,Jerseys Cheap NFL, that domestic violence cases will remain in the realm and within the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court.Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn,Andrew Desjardins Jersey, shared a positive position,NFL Jerseys Cheap, indicating that he was pleased to be a part of a network that will contribute to the promotion of such an important social programme. He noted that it is even more significant because the construction will involve building on one of the most historic sites in the city of Georgetown.The new building will have two floors and the same architectural style as the existing Supreme Court and adjoining library.The contract, which was awarded on October 13, was mobilised on November 5 and over the past two weeks there has been demolition of the eastern and northern fences.The foundation of the former will be incorporated into the foundation of the new building.The project is expected to be completed six months from the state of commencement, in May 2010.Responsible for the completion is PD Contracting, a national firm familiar to such projects, having contributed to the fencing, drains and ultimate completion of the National Stadium at Providence. Design and supervisory consultants for the project will be provided by E&A Consultants. |