Tag: CXC

ICYMI in Jamaica: September 29, 2020 – The Law and Order Edition

September 30, 2020

Well, the past week has been – I would say, chaotic. We point fingers at the Americans and the British madly partying during the pandemic, but we have had some shameful incidents ourselves. What has gone wrong? COVID-19 protocols are being flouted uptown, downtown and in rural areas. Gang violence seems to be on the … More ICYMI in Jamaica: September 29, 2020 – The Law and Order Edition

WROC and NIA To Launch Skills Training Project to Promote a Culture of Integrity: Wednesday June 28

June 26, 2017

The combination of the Women’s Resource and Outreach Centre (WROC) and National Integrity Action (NIA) is a powerful one, especially when reaching out to empower members of some of Kingston’s most vulnerable communities. This project is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and as you read below, it is part of a … More WROC and NIA To Launch Skills Training Project to Promote a Culture of Integrity: Wednesday June 28

Wishing for Wings by Debbie Jacob: The Voices of Trinidad’s Imprisoned Boys

November 12, 2013

I had the honor and pleasure of reviewing this book for the Kingston-based Ian Randle Publishers. I found it a remarkably gripping and emotional experience. The words of the boys simply tear at your heart. I would highly recommend the book for anyone working with at-risk youth, educators, sociologists, psychologists – or anyone concerned with … More Wishing for Wings by Debbie Jacob: The Voices of Trinidad’s Imprisoned Boys