Monday, April 14, 2014 | 7:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) a short while ago issued a statement condemning "misguided members of the public who believe violence should be their reaction at all times whenever there is news or opinions which they do not support".
The PAJ's statement was in relation to reports that death threats were leveled against two members of the media, Karyl Walker of the Observer, and Abka Fitz-Henley of Nationwide News Network.
The PAJ said that while threats against Jamaican journalists are not unusual, it views every threat seriously.
The organisation urged the police to investigate the threats and to take action to ensure the safety of Walker and Fitz-Henley.
The PAJ also reminded journalists to “continue doing their work without fear or favour, even as they make every effort to ensure their personal safety”.
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