3 w. ago Gov’t Vows to Do All in its Power to Punish Acts of Violence Against Women

Gender affairs minister, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, says the government will do all in its power to punish those who perpetrate acts of violence against females. She gave the commitment in the House of Representatives as she and other parliamentarians joined in condemning the recent spate of violent attacks. The minister also announced that the Joint […] The post Gov’t Vows to Do All in its Power to Punish Acts of Violence Against Women appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Golding: A PNP Gov’t Will Implement Initiatives to Reduce Violence Against Women

Opposition leader, Mark Golding says a People’s National Party, PNP, government will implement initiatives focused on reducing instances of violence against women and children. He says the Holness government has failed to advance the PNP’s administration’s efforts to curb gender-based violence. Golding was speaking at a PNP Meeting in Milk River, Clarendon on Sunday. Jamaica […] The post Golding: A PNP Gov’t Will Implement Initiatives to Reduce Violence Against Women appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago PM Directs Cabinet to Expedite Laws to Combat Violence Against Females

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has issued a directive to his cabinet to expedite legislative amendments to strengthen the framework to combat violence against women and girls. Dr. Holness issued the order following Monday’s meeting of the cabinet. In that meeting, the prime minister said he received a report from the National Commission on the […] The post PM Directs Cabinet to Expedite Laws to Combat Violence Against Females appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago Government of Jamaica Condemns Violence Against Women & Girls

The government has condemned all forms of violence against women and girls. In a statement on Monday, the government says violence of any nature is a grave threat to the moral and social fabric of the country. It noted that violence against women and girls is even more grave. The government says it’s deeply disturbed […] The post Government of Jamaica Condemns Violence Against Women & Girls appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago National Security Minister Calls Killing of Women & Girls ‘Troubling’

National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, says recent acts of violence against women and girls are deeply troubling. Minister Chang makes reference to the sexual assault of two young girls, ages nine and 10, in Old Harbour, St. Catherine two Wednesdays ago; the strangulation and assault of nine-year-old, Kelsey Ferrigon in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, […] The post National Security Minister Calls Killing of Women & Girls ‘Troubling’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago UTECH Students Union Stage Peace March for End to Violence Against Women

The UTech Students Union will stage a peace march through communities surrounding its Papine campus at 10 Monday morning to draw attention to issues concerning citizen safety and security. The march follows the discovery last Saturday of skeletal remains believed to be that of UTech student, Anisa Dilworth. Dilworth, a 20-year-old studying pharmaceutical technology, was […] The post UTECH Students Union Stage Peace March for End to Violence Against Women appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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