How Are Jamaican Women Coping With The COVID-19 Pandemic- Contrary to trends worldwide, Jamaica’s women have been disproportionately affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 with women representing 59% of confirmed cases.
Additionally, mothers have been bearing the brunt of the burden of educating their children who are currently out of school, and experts admit to being wary of an increase in domestic violence during the stay-at-home measures.
To explore the impact of COVID-19 on Jamaican women we are joined By Judith Wedderburn-Gender and Development Advocate and Shirley Pryce -President of the Jamaica Household workers union.
…
An illegal slaughterhouse was uncovered at Big Lane, Central Village, St. Catherine, around 7 AM…
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the government regarding the tenure of…
Flow Jamaica is reporting severe vandalism that has disrupted services for numerous customers in the…
The Government of Jamaica has signed $36 billion in road network contracts and announced an…
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) will provide oversight regarding the Mas Camp incident, which…
The Integrity Commission has submitted an investigation report and an indicative ruling from its director…