Tag: Cabinet

The environment AND climate change: shuffled out in the Jamaican Government’s “reshuffle”

January 17, 2022

Apart from the collective “meh” among most Jamaicans that greeted the Prime Minister’s “Cabinet reshuffle” announced a few days ago, one thing struck me immediately. Where has the Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change gone? It seemed to be settling down a little, under the leadership of Minister Pearnel Charles, Jr., who … More The environment AND climate change: shuffled out in the Jamaican Government’s “reshuffle”

We must “do more” to combat violence against women, Jamaica’s Gender Advisory Committee urges

April 21, 2021

I am not done with the domestic violence issue yet – which reared its ugly head with the emergence of a viral video, allegedly showing a parliamentarian hitting a woman with a stool, earlier this month. Mr. Wright has now taken leave from Parliament and his lawyer says that comments in the public domain may … More We must “do more” to combat violence against women, Jamaica’s Gender Advisory Committee urges

Parliamentarians over 60 years old for vaccination tomorrow

March 15, 2021

For those who are trying to keep up with the fluctuating situation (or should I say “fluid” – to use a word someone used today) regarding vaccines, here is the latest from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Now, apparently, political figures over 60 years old are going to be “joining” health care workers and … More Parliamentarians over 60 years old for vaccination tomorrow

ICYMI in Jamaica, September 15, 2020: Sorting Out the Politicians, and More

September 16, 2020

The forces of nature have been flexing their muscles recently. During a heavy afternoon thunderstorm on Wednesday (Kingston went completely dark), two people in St. Elizabeth were killed by a lightning strike. Meanwhile, there are five – yes, five – named storms in the Atlantic basin. At the moment, Paulette, René, Sally, Teddy and Vicky … More ICYMI in Jamaica, September 15, 2020: Sorting Out the Politicians, and More

The Tabling of Jamaica’s CARICOM Review Commission Report in Parliament

February 19, 2018

Remember the “formidable team” appointed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and chaired by former Prime Minister Bruce Golding to assess Jamaica’s position with regard to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)? As I noted at the launch of the CARICOM Review Commission in July 2016, the eighteen-member group consisted mostly of business people with five sixths of … More The Tabling of Jamaica’s CARICOM Review Commission Report in Parliament

Deliberations Advanced On Cockpit Country, Says Prime Minister Holness

November 2, 2017

Here is an update from the Office of the Prime Minister, dated November 1. It is online here. Prime Minister Andrew Holness in response to the Jamaica House Petition on the Cockpit Country is advising that The Cabinet of Jamaica continues to deliberate on matters concerning the area. He noted that in September, the Jamaica … More Deliberations Advanced On Cockpit Country, Says Prime Minister Holness

Why Corruption Is a Women’s Issue: An Article by Joan Grant Cummings

July 27, 2017

A single anti-corruption body. What a marvellous concept; an idea whose time has come. It’s actually long overdue. While many government ministers have been busy with the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference – downtown Kingston was abuzz with activity this week – the long-awaited Integrity Commission Bill landed back with a thump in the Lower House of … More Why Corruption Is a Women’s Issue: An Article by Joan Grant Cummings

Dr. Marcia Forbes: There Are Too Few Women in Decision-Making Positions in Jamaica

March 17, 2017

Here is Dr. Marcia Forbes’ presentation at Jamaica House on International Women’s Day, when the Prime Minister hosted a large group of women for lunch. It is direct and to the point. Marcia tells it like it is!  March 8, 2017 Written by Dr. Marcia Forbes Greetings – Prime Minister, Ministers, Colleagues: Thanks for inviting … More Dr. Marcia Forbes: There Are Too Few Women in Decision-Making Positions in Jamaica

Quitting on Integrity: A Blog Post from Kenya’s Patrick Gathara

July 22, 2016

I’m a big fan of Patrick Gathara’s political blog from Kenya. So well written and so thought-provoking!  This article can be found at http://gathara.blogspot.com/2016/07/quitting-on-integrity.html Does this ring a bell, my dear fellow Jamaicans? As they say on social media, “I am leaving this right here.” It came as no big surprise. “I will not resign,” declared … More Quitting on Integrity: A Blog Post from Kenya’s Patrick Gathara

Caribbean Conference on Ageing, Elder Abuse and the Rights of Older Persons: A Blogger’s Observations

December 26, 2015

My attempt at re-blogging this article by friend and fellow blogger Dennis Jones failed, so I have resorted to the old copy and paste. I recently wrote about the impact of climate change on our seniors, here: https://petchary.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/listen-to-the-voices-of-our-senior-citizens-on-climate-change/ in which I touched on several of the issues raised at the conference. The points Dennis makes below are … More Caribbean Conference on Ageing, Elder Abuse and the Rights of Older Persons: A Blogger’s Observations