10,000 Families to Benefit from World Food Programme Grant

10,000 Families to Benefit from World Food Programme Grant

A grant under the United Nation’s World Food Programme, (WFP) of a total of US$1.085 million will be distributed over three-month period to approximately 10,000 poor families in Jamaica who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The funds from the World Food...
The Proposal to Paternity Test Newborns

The Proposal to Paternity Test Newborns

We explore the proposal to paternity test newborns and whether or not a mandate on such tests, would lead to a reduction in cases of domestic violence. But beyond such an intention, what would be the implications for society of such a policy? Social Anthropologist,...
SOE a Potential Threat to Westmoreland Tourism

SOE a Potential Threat to Westmoreland Tourism

Hotellier and Negril Chamber of Commerce President, Richard Wallace is expressing concern about the State of Emergency, (SOE) in Westmoreland and how it is affecting businesses that thrive on tourism. He says that the SOE may turn off visitors from the parish of...
20- Year-Old Murdered in Hanover During SOE

20- Year-Old Murdered in Hanover During SOE

Hanover recorded its first murder since the imposition of a State of Emergency, (SOE) in the parish. Dead is 20-year-old Delano Hines from the Elgin Town community. Police sources indicate that at bout 7:30 am on Wednesday, November 17 residents of Elgin Town heard...
Addressing Affordable Housing Solution, NHT

Addressing Affordable Housing Solution, NHT

In light of the recent pricing on the Ruthven Towers and the continued need for affordable housing, is the National Housing Trust living up to its mandate? Plus finding housing solutions for the average Jamaican. Dr. Kadamawe Knife , entrepeneurship...