Buchanan: Human rights are ‘constitutional guarantees,’ not optional ideals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn light of Human Rights Day, celebrated on Wednesday, December 10, under the theme ‘Our Everyday Essentials,’ Isat Buchanan, Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights, expressed that the human rights of every Jamaican are constitutional guarantees, particularly since the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

“Today, as Jamaica joins the global community in observing International Human Rights Day, we are reminded that the dignity, safety, and fundamental freedoms of every Jamaican are not optional ideals. They are constitutional guarantees,” Buchanan said.

Don’t challenge the police: Over 1,000 body-worn cameras to be acquired for JCF

Reading Time: 3 minutesCabinet has approved the procurement of more than 1,000 body‑worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness made the disclosure in the House of Representatives…

ODPEM confirms 45 Melissa deaths, 13 missing; 32 cases still under investigation

Reading Time: 2 minutesThirty‑two deaths remain under investigation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s passage in October. Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, reported…

Donations to Private Sector Hurricane Melissa Relief Task Force close to $2b

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Joint Private Sector Hurricane Melissa Relief Task Force is commending the VM Group for its $5 million donation to its relief effort. The task force, which involves the Private…

PNP commends heroic Councillor Scean Barnswell and wife in dramatic child rescue

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe People’s National Party (PNP) is commending Councillor Scean Barnswell, the Party’s representative for the Hayes Division in Clarendon, and his wife, for their “swift, courageous, and heroic actions” which…

PNP Patriots congratulates former president Omar Newell as new PNP Region 2 chairman

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe PNP Patriots, a professional youth arm of the opposition, extended congratulations to former Patriots president Omar Newell on his elevation to chairman of Region 2.  In a statement, the…