Dr Clarke: Wage Talks at A Delicate Stage

Dr Clarke: Wage Talks at A Delicate Stage

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says talks with the unions in the public sector are at a delicate stage as the wage negotiations continue. However, the Minister told CVM LIVE steps are being taken to reduce the compensation scale from in the hundreds to 16...
The Law and Protocol, Around Use of Force

The Law and Protocol, Around Use of Force

How does the law prescribe the use of force and in particular the use of deadly force? What guidance, training, or information is provided to firearm holders to ensure that they use their weapons within the ambit of the law? What are the societal factors impacting on...
STATIN: September 12 Is Census Day 

STATIN: September 12 Is Census Day 

The Population and Housing Census 2022 begins September 12 and will run through to December 31. For the first time, the collection of census will be done using tablets. CVM LIVE spoke to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy. Once...
Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley Speaks on Brain Drain

Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley Speaks on Brain Drain

Opposition Senator Donna Scott-Mottley is raising concerns about the mass migration of Jamaicans seeking jobs overseas. She contends that remittances are being used to stabilize the economy. Speaking at a People’s National Party (PNP) conference in North East...
Blind Man Seeks Help 

Blind Man Seeks Help 

 After being mowed down by a vehicle 5 years ago which resulted in Moses Palmer’s visual impairment, the once hearty man is now struggling to cope with life in the aftermath. Palmer tells CVM LIVE his near-death experience changed his life, plunging him into...