Editorial - More than bigger guns needed
THE POLICE commissioner is clearly acting responsibly when he speaks publicly about the lack of resources which hamper the performance of the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF), and thereby, lobbies for what he needs.
Portia should wait - Bad time for early elections
THE NATION is in a season of change. The greatest opportunity to advance the agenda for a new Jamaica is with us. The evidence of this season began with the changes in the three top leadership positions in the nation...
A right attitude to civil authorities
This is an edited version of an article submitted by the Public Theology Forum, a grouping of local ministers of religion.
What hope for justice?
THERE IS a fear coursing through the veins of the country that makes one's hair stand on end. It is the fear of an encounter with a policeman while going about our lawful business. A blue seam, a red seam, not even a khaki uniform is any guarantee...
Beaten with many 'stripes'
THERE IS a Jamaican expression that goes 'cockroach don' business ina fowl fight!' Well, I might not be a big roach or cock but something is 'foul' about the growing impasse between the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its colleagues in the Island Special..
Sexual relations, rape and civil unions
GIVEN A decision that was taken by the Irish Supreme Court recently, it may be prudent that we seek assurance from the Government that our law in Jamaica is not similarly vulnerable.
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