Is Freedom of Speech Under Threat in Jamaica?

Is Freedom of Speech Under Threat in Jamaica?

The law states that all persons in Jamaica are entitled to the right to freedom of speech (expression) and the right to seek, receive, distribute or disseminate information, opinions, and ideas through any media. While exceptions exist, questions are being raised over...
Adolescent Parents to Receive Scholarships and Bursaries

Adolescent Parents to Receive Scholarships and Bursaries

More than 60 adolescent parents will receive bursaries and scholarships valued at some $3.9 million from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) to help with their educational expenses. The WCJF is an entity of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment,...
Woman and Child in Viral Video Receives Counseling

Woman and Child in Viral Video Receives Counseling

A woman and child seen in a recent viral video having a physical altercation are receiving counseling from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The agency says the video that shows the adult hitting the child and the child retaliating was brought...
Revised COVID-19 Measures: What Have We Learned?

Revised COVID-19 Measures: What Have We Learned?

The revised COVID-19 measures announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Monday, July 26, was what many Jamaicans saw as inevitable after being able to experience what a partial return to normality would feel like for a short wile. That re-crafting COVID-19...