Tag: elderly

CCRP calls for community action to protect Jamaica’s elderly

February 6, 2024

Our elders are vulnerable, and for a number of reasons. In today’s societies (not only ours), they may live alone and may not have much contact with family and friends. In Jamaica and other less “well-off” countries, they may not have the resources to keep themselves safe and sound. They may not be healthy or … More CCRP calls for community action to protect Jamaica’s elderly

The Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance launches its Justice and Resilience Agenda, outlining priorities

December 7, 2023

The Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance is a growing and powerful group. It is quite a diverse group too, including civil society and non-governmental organisations, local activists, creatives, the media, and others across the region, all working outside government. Now, after many months of work, establishing working groups, online discussions, webinars and sheer brainstorming, the Caribbean … More The Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance launches its Justice and Resilience Agenda, outlining priorities

House to house vaccination starts in Jamaica

October 25, 2021

Our health workers have been putting in the hours. Who can deny this – they have been dedicated, hard-working and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude. The United Nations in Jamaica decided to recognize them by encouraging government and private sector buildings to “light up blue” in recognition of the efforts of our … More House to house vaccination starts in Jamaica

IDB and IDB Lab’s Silver Economy Innovation for Inclusion Challenge invites grant proposals to benefit seniors

June 22, 2021

Did you know there is something called the Silver Economy? I love this expression. I hear it is booming in the United States, and why shouldn’t it boom in Jamaica and across the Caribbean? I know on this island we have an aging population – and apparently this also applies to the Latin American/Caribbean region … More IDB and IDB Lab’s Silver Economy Innovation for Inclusion Challenge invites grant proposals to benefit seniors

CCRP Welcomes Special Provisions for Senior Citizens on Election Day

August 29, 2020

With Election Day just a few days away, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has been putting out information on how to vote and our focus is on the day itself. I have already expressed my own views on whether the elections should have been held at this time, especially in light of the irresponsible … More CCRP Welcomes Special Provisions for Senior Citizens on Election Day

At-Risk Groups Will Soon be Able to Self-Screen for COVID-19

July 22, 2020

This is such good news. I am sharing with you all, because it cannot come soon enough. Telemedicine has been talked about for long enough in Jamaica – now at last here is the opportunity provided by this pandemic to protect vulnerable groups – who should not be leaving home, and who don’t wish to … More At-Risk Groups Will Soon be Able to Self-Screen for COVID-19

JFJ Delivers Open Letter with 2,730 Signatures to Parliament Demanding Legal Reform on Sexual Harassment Bill

July 3, 2020

A wave of anger surged on social media recently, after Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck made a casual (and at the same time pointed) remark regarding the #MeToo movement at a parliamentary committee meeting examining proposed Sexual Harassment legislation. Minister Chuck’s observations, captured on a television news report, were: “We don’t want the situation that now happens … More JFJ Delivers Open Letter with 2,730 Signatures to Parliament Demanding Legal Reform on Sexual Harassment Bill

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15

June 16, 2020

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s a rather awkward phrase to pronounce, but a very important day that focuses on an issue that is often ignored and forgotten. Two years ago, I wrote about this as a “hidden problem.” As founder of the non-governmental organization Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Jean Lowrie-Chin has … More World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15

Roll-out of Relief Programme from PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund Begins

May 19, 2020

Last week, the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) provided an update to the public on the progress of its COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, a partnership with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), United Way of Jamaica (UWJ), American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) and others. It is a carefully targeted fund that aims to provide resources … More Roll-out of Relief Programme from PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund Begins