Strong support for Forbes
THE MAJORITY of people interviewed in a recent poll feel that Police Commissioner Francis Forbes should keep his job, despite the high level of crime and violence in the society. Conducted between Septe-mber 4 and 14 by Don Anderson and his team from...

The rusty arm of the law

E-MAILING "DIRTY jokes", possessing a copy or two of Playboy Magazine, or a semi-nude pinup of your favourite entertainer could land you in trouble with the law -- and a fine of $40. The Obscene Publications Act of 1927 makes it illegal to trade,...

Students discouraged from early exams
WESTERN BUREAU: STUDENTS WHO wish to sit external examinations before their final year of high school are being discouraged by some schools, although the Ministry of Education allows them this option.

Guardian explains plans for Boscobel
FOLLOWING ITS decision to close the newly-acquired Boscobel Beach Hotel for a year, owners Guardian Life Limited recently met with workers to explain refurbishing plans that they claim would necessitate the closure of the resort. Addressing the...

Charity organisation gets donation
A CHARITABLE organisation run by a group of Jamaican/Canadian women has received a donation from a defunct Canadian police race relations organisation. Women for PACE (Canada), which has adopted 80 basic schools in Jamaica, was presented with a cheque...