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Are you 16 - 30 years old and unemployed? Seeking your independence? Did not complete High School?
Police officers often lock up persons without charging them. Prior to the 2010 amendments to the Constabulary Force Act, the lawful detention period without charge was 24 hours. However, amendments were made to Sections 50B and 50F of this Act as part of the ‘Anti-Crime Bills’ put forward which extended the detention period without charge to 72 hours.
Your Rights § - To search you, police must have reasonable suspicion that you are about to commit, is committing or have committed an offence. They should tell you why they want to search you. They should not search you based on how you look or where you come from.
Did you know Jamaica does have postal codes, they are just not being used.  Help the postal department find you easier by using your postal code:
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Public Assistance

The Public Assistance Division of the Ministry administers a number of non-contributory social assistance programmes. It provides financial assistance to the most vulnerable groups in the society, namely; children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant and lactating mothers and the unemployed.

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