In this Panel Discussion, we shed light on the intersecting forces of racial disparity, underlying health conditions, and class that affect how the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout Jamaica and the world. What might account for the racial disparities that we’re seeing...
The controversial and tragic passing of 23-year-old Jodian Fearon has brought many painful issues to the fore. Jamaicans have been reminded of just how important it is to know their health rights. This is true for patients, but also first responders, front-line...
Should the government end the lockdown and fully re-open the economy? Businessman, John Mahfood thinks so… In fact, he took out a full-page ad telling the government to open up the economy again. And that a total lockdown would be a huge mistake – it would...
Worldwide, persons are recovering from COVID-19; however, they are still forced to observe quarantine rules. However, Chile is seeking to become the first nation to lift restrictions on recovered COVID-19 patients with the issuance of an immunity passport or...
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, every step along the agriculture industry supply chain has been affected. For Jamaica, how is the pandemic affecting the country’s food systems, food security, and agricultural livelihoods? To...
School’s out, but education must continue. How are we doing with homeschooling and distance education in this age of COVID-19? Access to the internet with the continuation of the school term online. Teacher’s capacities to engage their students using the...
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