Freedom Imaginaries urges Jamaican Government not to deport Haitians
Posted on July 22, 2023 by petchary Last November, the UN Refugee Agency made an urgent call for countries not to forcibly return Haitians fleeing their country, because of the “devastating humanitarian and security crisis” there. The UN Human Rights Commissioner urged nations to “stand in solidarity…
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Jamaican Government welcomes Windrush compensation scheme
By Alecia Smith From JIS Story Highlights The Government has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of the Windrush Compensation Scheme by the British Government, and is encouraging individuals who have been affected to submit their claims. The scheme applies…
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Jamaican churches questions country’s stance against Venezuela
From Jamaica Gleaner The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) says it is mystified by two major decisions made by the Andrew Holness administration against Venezuela. In a press release yesterday, the JCC said it was concerned that the current administration…
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Top Caribbean institution initiates historic partnership With Nigeria
From The Stewardship Report Lagos, Nigeria. A development that can be described as historically significant took place recently when the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) based in Kingston, Jamaica signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with Nigerian educational institutions that…
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European Union steps up support for three hurricane-hit Caribbean countries
From Curacao Chronicle BRUSSELS – Representatives of the European Union (EU) and the governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St Lucia yesterday signed agreements in support of the post-hurricane recovery and reconstruction efforts in those Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states….
No Tax Haven – Caribbean leaders toughen stance on sweetheart deals, concessions
By Romario Scott From Jamaica Gleaner Corporate sweetheart deals are hurting Caribbean countries, and their leaders, recognising this, are making a concerted effort to move away from the practice, which was once the tool of choice to lure investors to…
Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission considers Regulation of Accomplice Evidence
Accomplice evidence From The Law Reform Commission For public comment is a short paper on the regulation of accomplice evidence (“Queen’s Evidence) and a Bill entitled the “Criminal Justice (Offenders Assisting Investigations and Prosecutions) Bill, 2017. NOTE: This area of…
Hundreds brave merciless heat to pay last sad tribute to a great man
By Desmond Allen Executive Editor – Special Assignment From Jamaica Observer A packed Hope United Church and the overflow tent at 221 Old Hope Road, St Andrew, said all that was necessary about how Dr Lascelles Sewell Lewis had touched…
Jamaican Government to reduce duties on prime beef for hotels
PRESS RELEASE – The Government of Jamaica is taking steps to reduce duties on imported prime beef cuts, in an effort to support the country’s expanding tourism industry. With hotel rooms expected to double in Jamaica over the next few…
Caribbean gov’ts yet to fulfil financial commitments to Haiti – CDEMA head
From Jamaica Gleaner Head of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Ronald Jackson has revealed that some two weeks after Hurricane Matthew ravaged Haiti, Caribbean governments are yet to make good on their commitments to provide financial resources for…
