The U.S. State Deparment issued a travel warning effective January 18, 2018 that U.S. citizens use exteme caution in traveling to certain locations in Jamaica, following a State of Emergency for St. James Parish, Jamaica which was declared by the
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Be the Bridge
A few weeks ago, I had a moment. I suppose you could call it a “teaching moment,” since it occurred in the classroom, but really, it felt more like a moment, moment. You know, the kind where the world seems…
Fight for Gay Rights Ends in Jamaica
By John Kang
The story: KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Young Jamaican gay rights activist who brought a legal challenged to the Caribbean island's anti-sodomy law has withdrawn the claim after multiple threats and violent backlashes, advocacy groups and colleagues said Aug. 29.Javed Jaghai made…
Blogging from Jamaica – Part 2
Julianne Hing is blogging from Jamaica this week for RaceWire.orgHope in the Hopelessness of DeportationColorLines magazine is in Jamaica this week investigating the devastating effect of American deportation policies on families. Check back for more updates soon.We’ve talked with a…
Life in the Secondary Labor Market
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny–daylabor-abuse0211feb11,0,5435007.storyWidespread abuse of day laborers shows gap in legal aid By CARA ANNA, Associated Press Writer, February 11, 2006, 10:00 AM ESTKINGSTON, N.Y. — Sergio de la Cruz says the abuse began when he was picked up at a…
Law firm helps needy, for free
In Law firm steers needy through legal system, for free, Poughkeepsie Journal writer Larry Fisher-Hertz tells about the pro bono work of the Kingston, N.Y., law firm Moran & Gottlieb. To make themselves accessible to people who cannot…