Rights groups call for apology from West Portland MP following comments at political meeting

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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PM Holness says Jamaica must move away from belief that protecting the environment means leaving it untouched

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Police corporal arrested after 19 y/o taxi operator robbed of his vehicle at gunpoint

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Majority of public school teachers get increments payment; rest to get next month

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Old Harbour Bay Primary School gets face lift on Labour Day  

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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The country’s leaders call for environmental action as Jamaica observes Labour Day today

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Fifteen schools to receive upgraded learning environments and digital tools through a $10M labour day initiative

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Classes at Parry Town Primary and Infant School to be dismissed early today, due to ongoing water issues

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Police identify man who was fatally shot during alleged confrontation with officers in Brown’s Town, St.Ann

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

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Samuda assures that Dunn’s River water is safe following reports of elevated levels of bacteria

By Markelia Rumble

Rights group Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on the Office of the Political Ombudsman to establish clear and strong guidelines for conduct at political rallies and on the campaign trail.

The call follows comments made by West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who encouraged the playing of a song widely known to promote violence against LGBTQ+ persons in Jamaica.

Expressing deep disappointment in the use of homophobic slurs at political events, Executive Director Glenroy Murray says Mr. Vaz should issue a public apology.

Meantime, advocacy group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is also supporting the call.

Executive Director Mickel Jackson described the incident as regressive and a backward display by those entrusted to lead.

Read More