Rob,
Wasn't trying to accuse anyone of misuse of the 10% service charge. I should have been more concise. I was told by friends that they do not see the 10% service charge it is not their tip as it is in the USA. Many tourists (myself included at one time) believed I was tipping my server for good service as I would at home. A dollar is so much more to most I know in Jamaica than it is to someone here. I stand by my believe that you should still tip your server on top of the "service charge". As you said it is spread between the servers, the cooks, the dishwashers, the groundskeepers, the maintenance folks, etc.. It's a small amount added to wages, not gratuity. Tipping shows appreciation for the service provided. At home I tip 15% for barely average or below average and 20% or more for above average. I would do it no differently in Jamaica.

I'm very happy to hear the raised fine has totally corrected any problem there may have been in the past. I apologize for any misinformation.