Major police changes Retraining on firearms, use of force
POLICE COMMISSIONER Francis Forbes, yesterday announced plans for major policy changes in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), including new guidelines for the use of force.
Seaga renews call for impeachment
JAMAICA LABOUR Party (JLP) leader, Edward Seaga, has put back on the agenda the issue of impeaching public officials who abuse their offices.
Public Defender to seek amends for 33 inmates
PUBLIC DEFENDER Howard Hamilton, has received a list of 33 inmates of the Tower Street and St. Catherine Adult Correctional centres on whose behalf he plans to act as they seek recompense or rehabilitation in lieu of incarceration.
Policeman suspended after punching photographer
A POLICEMAN who assaulted a Gleaner photographer outside the National Stadium yesterday has been suspended from duties pending the outcome of further investigations.
Search warrant issue for judicial review
THE JAMAICAN Bar Association (JBA) has been given the green light by the Supreme Court to apply to the Judicial Review Court for an order to quash the search warrants which were issued to search and remove files from the offices of two attorneys-at-law...
Unions to meet with Robertson, Dalley today
MEMBER UNIONS of the Jamaica Confederation of Trades Unions (JCTU) are to meet this morning with Minister of Development, Dr. Paul Robertson, and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Horace Dalley at a meeting at Jamaica House...
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