Politics, Gender and Misogyny in Jamaica

Politics, Gender and Misogyny in Jamaica

Despite a marked increase in women’s representation in Jamaican politics, currently at a record 28.5 percent, according to the, gender parity globally will not be attained for 99 years. Some argue that in Jamaica, the remnants of misogyny are the greatest...
PATH Case Management ‘Woefully Inadequate’

PATH Case Management ‘Woefully Inadequate’

Opposition Senator Dr. Floyd Morris says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) is being mismanaged by the Government. Additionally, Senator Morris said social workers are woefully inadequate in the case management of the PATH programme....
PM Hints of Portmore Becoming a Parish

PM Hints of Portmore Becoming a Parish

A leading global provider of advanced outsourced customer experience solutions has officially opened on Friday, July 23, at a new site in Portmore, St. Catherine. The new, standalone building is located in the GTECH Office Park and is the second site for IBEX in...
Fire Engulfs Building at Hydel Group of Schools

Fire Engulfs Building at Hydel Group of Schools

More than 30 firefighters were deployed to the Hydel Group of Schools on July 22. This as fire engulfed the entire administrative building at the Hydel Group of Schools in St. Catherine. Superintendent Julia Davis-Buckle at the Jamaica Fire Brigade several units had...