Repercussions of the Industrial Action in Jamaica

Repercussions of the Industrial Action in Jamaica

Approximately half a million customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) all around the island suffered a loss of access to water, having been given the short notice, that thousands of unionized NWC workers would be taking strike action on Tuesday. The workers...
JDF, Residents and Community Interaction

JDF, Residents and Community Interaction

The recent incidents between members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and civilians have raised major concerns about how soldiers interact with community members, which calls into question their training and preparedness for such. Were the altercations and their...
Is Trial By Jury On Trial?

Is Trial By Jury On Trial?

The debate surrounding the utility of trial by jury continues to simmer within the legal fraternity. Some argue that allowing a group of laypersons to participate in determining the outcome of trials is inappropriate. Originally, jurors were neighbourhood witnesses...