Who is the convenor of hear the children cry

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, says that while emergency powers must never become a permanent or even medium-term tool for fighting crime, given the …. Chief Justice, Hon. The event was held to remember and honour military veterans who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Skip to content Jamaica Information Service.

Government of Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction and the quality of work accomplished to date on the Montego … Read More News. A photographic exhibition depicting the significant role women have continued to play in the development of society was officially opened today July 29 , at the … Read More News.

Residents of Bangor Ridge, Portland, will now have easier access to mail services, with the official opening of a new post office in that community … Read More News. Blaine said despite a second call on the prime minister in for the summit it did not happen. Are you telling me we cannot fix this problem? She called for an amendment to the Offences Against the Person Act to impose tougher penalties on persons who bugger a child.

Section 76 of the Offences Against the Person Act makes buggery punishable across the board, with a penalty of imprisonment for up to 10 years, with hard labour. However, the Sexual Offences Act, Section 10 4 states that where a person charged with an offence is an adult in authority, then, he or she is liable upon conviction in a Circuit Court to life imprisonment, or such other term as the court considers appropriate, not being less than 15 years.

She reminded the country that the killers of Ananda Dean are yet to be brought to justice 13 years after she was decapitated. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising jamaicaobserver.

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