Mr. Morris

Your letter to the Gleaner 6/26/09 regarding ganja production and its benefit medically as well as economical was excellent. I have thought about the same points that you have mentioned and I have come to the same conclusion, that America is being hypocritical in their decision to put pressure on Jamaicans who grow ganja. It is a shame that because America is so big and powerful that they can do anything they want to do and tell other countries what they should do. Read the rest of this entry

Can A 16-Year old Get  married in Jamaica?

The answere is YES. At a recent meeting , the chief executive officer of the island’s Registrar  Dr. Patricia Holness told the audience consisted of newly appointed marriage offficers that a 16 year old is allowed to married in jamaica. According to Section 24 of the Marriage Act, a 16-year-old can be married with the consent of father, mother or lawful guardian. If none of the authorised individuals are present, the applicant can get consent from a judge.

No Same Sex Marriage

At the same meeting Dr. Holness told the audience  that marriage in Jamaica can only be between two persons of the opposite sex.