Opinion: The Jamaican Government and Failure of Justice
By Peter Polack Peter Polack The Holness led Government of Jamaica has recently been ordered to pay J$120 million for the unlawful detention of a mentally ill man for 50 years. This court judgment comes on the heels of a…
Vice-Chancellor’s Forum: Academic Freedom, Sustainable Development, and the Role of the University
Upcoming UWI Vice-Chancellor’s forum explores academic freedom and sustainable development The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Friday, June 27, 2025— As universities face increased scrutiny, their role as centres of knowledge and innovation remains essential. However, concerns have arisen…
Jamaica: Returning resident stabbed to death outside his gate in Trelawny
From The Gleaner Simon Blanchard, a 60-year-old returning resident, was stabbed to death just outside his gate in Retreat, Trelawny, in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to police reports, a neighbour discovered Blanchard’s body lying in a pool…
DWAYNE BROWN GIVES HIM GLORY!
Dwayne Brown Introducing Dwayne Brown, no stranger to the gospel music scene in St. Lucia. A strong voice making it’s mark in the hearts and minds of the people who need a voice to worship. Born in Clarendon Jamaica, he…
Jamaican Company Completes Landmark Psilocybin Export
From New Americas News Americas, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tues. June 24, 2025: Rose Hill Apothecary, a Jamaican pioneer in psychedelic cultivation and research, has completed its first major international export – 18 kilograms of dried psilocybin mushrooms shipped to Brazil. The historic…
Rio Cobre pollution case against Wisynco collapses; DPP explains why using Cayman Islands case | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Court Today (June 23, 2025) 15. On the 23rd day of June 2025, the prosecution led by Dwayne Green, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, and Mr. Kemar Setal, Crown Counsel, outlined to the Court the reasons stated above and…
Public Fear is Not a Policy Framework: Why a Public Sex Offender Registry Won’t Make Jamaican Women Safer
https://designprivacy.io/2024/06/08/considering-risks-public-access-jamaica-sex-offender-registry From Leanne Levers About A political scientist, specialising in strategic advocacy, communications, policy development, and relationship-building. My expertise encompasses justice reform, global health, gender equality, and racial justice. A driving force behind impactful advocacy campaigns and legislative reforms addressing…
UWI: STATEMENT FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR || Passing of Sir Geoff Palmer
From UWI Open Campus The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Thursday, June 19, 2025—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles issues the following statement. The University of the West Indies is profoundly saddened…
Bahamas drops Cuban Medical Program, moves to direct hiring
From Caribbean Life Cuban medics arrive in Jamaica to help the country in its fight against coronavirus. Jamaica Information Service Minister of Health Mike Darville has told parliament that the Bahamian government has dropped a political foreign policy bombshell. The…
UWI AI Research Conference aims to empower the Caribbean – Less than one week to go!
Dr Curtis B Charles The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Tuesday, June 17, 2025—With less than one week to go, excitement is building for the region’s only dedicated AI conference, hosted by The University of the West Indies (The…
