New Justice House offers 400 public services to Borjomi locals

Georgia’s latest effort to offer fast and transparent public services is now a reality for residents of the south-central resort town of Borjomi thanks to the opening of a Justice House.

Yesterday the country’s Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani opened the 17th Justice House in Borjomi, a resort famous for the eponymous mineral water internationally known as a hangover cure.

Justice Minister Thea Tsulukiani speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo by the Justice Ministry's press office

The new facility means Borjomi residents will be able to receive more than 400 public services in their home town; from issuing identification cards to wedding documents and more.

Until now the community was forced to go to Tbilisi or other larger towns to access vital public services.

Photo by the Justice Ministry's press office

Yesterday evening locals had an opportunity to enjoy special performances staged to celebrate opening of the modern building.

The ceremony included theatrical performances, musical shows and coloured smoke fireworks and ended with a festive concert.

Photo by the Justice Ministry's press office

The new Justice House, like other branches, offered fast, transparent and cost-effective public services, said the Minister.

Currently Justice Houses, also called Public Service Halls, operate in almost every major city of Georgia. Collectively the facilities provided services to more than 23,000 citizens per day.

This was the 17th Justice House to open in the country. Looking ahead the Ministry planned to open three more Justice Houses in other towns before the end of 2016.