The public health problem of vaccine hesitancy
Dr Peter Figueroa, Professor of Public Health, Epidemiology and HIV/AIDS, has said more needs to be done to increase the accessibility of the vaccine. “There…
Citizens say rise in fares should also mean rise in minimum wages
The recent 15 percent increase in fares has caused conflict between passengers and drivers, and some citizens have called for an increase in minimum wages…
Sexual Harassment Act is an important step with some shortcomings
The Sexual Harassment [Protection and Prevention] Act, 2021 is a milestone for Jamaica in its legal protections against sexual harassment, however, the Act fails to…
Child abuse cases increase as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in child abuse cases, including physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Cases of neglect have recorded the…
Jamaica will not convert new IMF SDR, despite sliding dollar
Finance minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica will not convert the additional 363 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR) it can get from the International Monetary…
University of the West Indies’ students against face-to-face exams
The decision by the University of the West Indies to reimplement face-to-face examinations have resulted in stark criticism from the student body. This backlash came…
Damaged Gordon Town road still hindering residents’ movement
Residents of Gordon Town are facing continuous challenges due to the damaged road leading up to Stand Up Hill. The road was damaged last November…
Gender gap in university enrollment
The gender imbalance in the enrollment in tertiary institutions in Jamaica continues to be of concern. Professor Carolyn Cooper explains that the cultural responsibilities of…
Discouraging housing costs
Have you been trying to buy your first home with little or no success? Are the prices quoted way above what you can afford? If…
August Town and the ZOSO
August Town community members are tired of the zone of special operations (ZOSO) and are seriously questioning its effectiveness and some residents have expressed frustration at…