“Why does it seem that so many programmes are geared towards women and girls and none towards men and boys in Jamaica when that is where the real problem lies?” said a girlfriend of mine recently. I went on to explain that in fundamental areas, there is still a real and systemic problem for women and girls in Jamaica – like in overall employment, in positions of decision-making as political representatives, as CEOs and board directors – people who set the rules of the game.
Category: Jamaica
The power of empathy
With regard to the perennial wave of crime and violence in Jamaica, it was heartening to read the comments of Robertino Gordon, dean of discipline at Cornwall College in Montego Bay. He stressed the fact that parents should be held accountable for the upbringing of their children.
Sewage plague threatens Jones Town
If an epidemic broke out it in a poor section of Kingston, it would quickly affect the better-off areas as the poor people go to work in those communities and work as cleaners and domestics. There is real danger that the untreated sewage flowing on to Benbow Street in Jones Town could lead to an outbreak in cholera that might trigger the deaths of Jamaicans.
The Booziest Honeymoon Destinations, Ever
Sample world-renowned rum in a bodega and learn about the slow-aged process that makes it the rum of choice for aficionados. After a visit to the distillery, head to Granada, the oldest colonial continental city in the Americas.
Immigration Officials Detain Muhammad Ali Jr. In Florida
While returning from a Black History Month event in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the renowned Muhammad Ali’s son was detained at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Courier-Journal reports. The incident occurred on Feb. 7 when Muhammad Ali Jr.’s mother and second wife of the late boxer, Khalilah Camacho-Ali said that her son was questioned for two hours.
Muhammad Ali Jr., mother detained at Florida airport, attorney says
LOUISVILLE, KY – Muhammad Ali’s son was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigators at a Florida airport earlier this month, his attorney confirmed on Saturday. Muhammad Ali Jr. and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, were arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Montego Bay, Jamaica on February 7 when they were directed to secondary inspections, Chris Mancini said.
Muhammad Ali Jr. detained by immigration officials at Fla. airport
Muhammad Ali Jr., 44, and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, were pulled aside while going through customs because of their Arabic-sounding names, according to family friend and lawyer Chris Mancini. Muhammad Ali Jr. detained by immigration officials at Fla.
Caricel to continue trading despite legal issues
Telecoms provider Symbiote Investments Ltd, which trades as Caricel, says it will continue offering competitive services as an LTE advanced telecoms provider in Jamaica despite recent court developments. According to Minett Lawrence, company secretary for Symbiote Investments, the company will continue to offer a range of services to consumers on excellent terms and at affordable prices.
Prayer breakfast working, says committee chairman
Scepticism about the value of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast has not daunted the man who heads the organising committee. The Rev Dr Stevenson Samuels says that while it was unfortunate that some people do not see the importance or purpose behind the event, and despite the fact that Jamaica is still plagued by crime and violence, there have been some notable achievements over the years.
Getfield’s all white party a hit
Miron Evanks and Rohan Scarlett cosy up for a photo while enjoying the vibe at the Fantasy All-White Beach Party at Tropical Bliss in Montego Bay on Sunday. Annmarie and Michael Coleman in a jovial mood at the Fantasy All-White Beach Party at Tropical Bliss in Montego Bay on Sunday.
Something Extra | Friday
Director of Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals Kingston, Jamaica , Salina Solomon , and her mom, Rosemarie Brown, take a quick pic at the Sip and Paint for Charity event organised by the KYPKJ. Part proceeds of the event will go towards the club’s upcoming ‘Spread a Bed for KPH’ initiative and other outreach projects.
US Lifts Gun Ban
THE United States has resumed the authorisation process for firearm export licences to Jamaica, lifting an almost two-month ban that was imposed in November last year. The US Embassy in Kingston said in a news release yesterday that the State Department has resumed the authorisation process, considering each case on its merits.
Power company wants to introduce sea water A/C system to Jamaica
Jamaican power and conservation solutions company, New Leaf Power said it is desirous of introducing sea water air conditioning technology to Jamaica following a 12-member public and private sector study tour of two alternative energy systems in Canada. This is against the background that in the Caribbean, according to the Caribbean Development Bank , air conditioning accounts, on average, for 50 per cent of total energy consumption in commercial buildings, while sea water technology is estimated to reduce electricity consumption for air conditioning by up to 90 per cent.
Forex: J$128.55 to one US dollar – Latest News
KINGSTON, Jamaica The Jamaican dollar held firm against the US dollar trading at J$128.55 on Friday, January 6, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily foreign exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at J$96.30, down from J$96.71, while the British pound sterling ended trading at J$156.93, down from J$157.23.
NWA dismisses claim that Southern Coastal Highway is a iffya
Chief Executive Office of the National Works Agency EG Hunter says that there is nothing “iffy” about the process leading up to the start of work on the proposed US$384-million Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project. Hunter was responding to a remark by St Thomas Eastern Member of Parliament Fenton Ferguson that there was something “iffy” about the project, as Opposition members of the House of Representatives’ Infrastructure and Physical Development Committee pressed him for details about the agency’s main projects.
MoBay EDM fest tonight
EBMF, now in its fourth year, has become a marquee event on Montego Bay’s entertainment calendar. With its two stages, one catering to dancehall and hip hop and the other to Electronic Dance Music and soca, patrons are in for a treat.