Prime Minister Holness seeks to clarify “hate speech” comment

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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CPFSA reports over 10,000 calls to 211 helpline since the start of the year

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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Gregory Park Primary administration calls on government to aid in improving school’s security

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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Students and teachers at Gregory Park Primary traumatized following shooting at school

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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NEPA says recent fish kill in Harbour Head Area in Kingston was due to a lack of oxygen in the water

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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Education Ministry embarks on initiative to improve student behaviour in schools 

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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Teen suspect under police guard following attempted robbery of Berrylium team

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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PM calls on diaspora to engage relatives and friends in Jamaica about importance of controlling violence

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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EPOC calls on government to embark on programme to increase use of public transportation

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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Kingston Wharves to resume services following bomb threat today

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has sought to clarify his recent statement about  “Hate Speech”.

The Prime Minister said earlier that the government would be taking steps to clamp down on hate speech, which was met with backlash from different groups, such as the church. 

Speaking at the citizen security business group meeting in Kingston yesterday Mr Holness said Jamaica’s stance against hate speech would relate to the issue of violence and not as the Europeans would have used it in their jurisdiction. 

He said the stance against hate speech may not be legislation, but a programme of public education. 

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