Tenneshia Watkins
JamaicalawyerFemale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Tenneshia Watkins is the President of the Jamaican Bar Association, where she advocates for the ethical responsibilities of legal professionals. In her recent remarks during a church service, she highlighted the importance of fairness and justice in the legal system, urging court staff to prioritize these values over mere victories in legal battles.
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Jamaican Bar Association President Tenneshia Watkins highlighted the mandatory minimum sentence as the biggest concern.
Lawyers maintain threat to withdraw criminal court services for one week starting Monday | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-25
Tenneshia Watkins, the JAMBAR president, complained that mandatory minimum sentences have taken away the discretion of the judge totally.
Editorial | Listen to the lawyers | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-25
Tenneshia Watkins represented JAMBAR as its President during the meeting.
Defence attorneys to put forward proposed changes to Firearms Act amid mandatory sentencing concerns | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-25
Tenneshia Watkins, president of The Jamaican Bar Association (JamBar), stated that the mandatory minimum has taken away the discretion of the judge totally.
‘Silent’ attorneys declare decisions on gun crimes must be left to judges | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-24
Tenneshia Watkins, President of the Jamaica Bar Association, spoke about the injustices in the system during a silent protest over mandatory gun sentences.
Lawyers stage silent protest over mandatory gun sentences | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23Jamaican Bar Association President Tenneshia Watkins said beginning the legal year with a church service offered an important opportunity to pause, reflect and pray for God’s guidance.
THE POWER OF SECOND CHANCES - Chuck urges non-prison penalties to support rehab, expungement | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-14Tenneshia Watkins said the JBA remains ready to share their experience and support their colleagues in advancing the legal profession.
TCI Bar Council sits with Jamaican legal bodies for talks on bolstering partnerships | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-13
Tenneshia Watkins, the president of the Jamaican Bar Association, expressed concern over the violation of Ruth Lawrence's dignity and data protection rights.
Sharing of details of death of parish court judge sparks concern from bar association | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-02
Jamaican Bar Association President Tenneshia Watkins reflected on the responsibilities carried by judges, lawyers, clerks, and other court staff.
Jury duty left to the poor | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-08
