UNICEF renews call for gov’t to ban the use of corporal punishment in all settings
by Myesha Broadie July 21st, 2021
The United Nation’s Children’s Fund, UNICEF has renewed its call for the government to ban the use of corporal punishment
The five Zones of Special Operations, ZOSOs across the island have been extended. The 60 day extension for the Denham Town, Greenwich
Shooting incidents in Corporate Area leave 4 alleged gunmen dead and 1 police officer wounded
by Myesha Broadie July 21st, 2021
Four alleged gunmen were shot and killed and a police officer wounded, during separate incidents in Kingston, yesterday (July 20). In
Gov’t considers ban on corporal punishment, following death of 4 y/o boy who was beaten
by Myesha Broadie July 21st, 2021
The government has indicated that its contemplating imposing a ban on corporal punishment. The matter came up in the Lower House
Health officials worried about rise in Covid infection rate and new cases
by Myesha Broadie July 21st, 2021
National Epidemiologist Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr is reporting that the country has been seeing an uptick in Covid-19 cases, over the past
World Bank Catastrophe Bond to provide Jamaica with up to US$185M against losses for 3 hurricane seasons
by Myesha Broadie July 19th, 2021
The World Bank priced a catastrophe bond to provide the government with financial protection of up to 185 million US dollars against
Children’s Advocate calls on parents to shift cultural belief that a child can only be properly disciplined through physical beating
by Myesha Broadie July 19th, 2021
Children’s Advocate Dihanne Gordon Harrison is calling on parents to shift the cultural belief that a child can only be properly
Former PNP Chairman Phillip Paulwell says the party will not be a viable opposition, if it does not fix its unity issues
by Myesha Broadie July 17th, 2021
Former Chairman of the People’s National Party, PNP, Phillip Paulwell, says the party will not be able to serve well, if it does