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The Jamaica broadcasting commission implements two broadcasting laws: the Broadcasting and Radio Re-diffusion Amendment Act and the Television and Sound Broadcasting Regulations. [1] The commission has informally adopted the principles of the Freedom of the Press clause contained in the United States' first amendment. [1]
Sodomy and/or buggery in Jamaica is a crime that can lead to prison time at hard labour for up to 10 years, however the law is oftentimes not enforced. Sexual behaviour between women is legal. Amnesty International, however, has received reports of violence against lesbians, including rape and other forms of sexual violence.
The Jamaican political conflict is a long-standing feud between right-wing and left-wing elements in the country, often exploding into violence. The Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) and the People's National Party (PNP) have fought for control of the island for years and the rivalry has encouraged urban warfare in Kingston.
As Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy modelled after the Westminster system, most of the government's ability to make and pass laws is dependent on the Prime Minister's ability to command the confidence of the members of the House of Representatives. Though both Houses of Parliament hold political significance, the House of Representatives ...
According to Visit Jamaica, part of the governmental Jamaica Tourism Board, the rate of crime against visitors to Jamaica is a low 0.01%. "As with any place in the world, you should always ...
The Island Special Constabulary Force was established in 1950 as part of the police auxiliary forces. It was organised on similar lines to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, with officers and sub-officers attached to each police division. [2] It was considered the first police reserve of Jamaica and had 1,037 all ranks in 1960.
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Menstrual leave is a type of leave where a person may have the option to take paid or unpaid leave from their employment if they are menstruating and are unable to go to work because of this. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Throughout its history, menstrual leave has been associated with controversy and discrimination against men, with very few countries enacting ...