We welcome the news that the government intends to launch a wheat flour substitution programme in Jamaica. Our movement has always been concerned with food security and food sovereignty, among other things.
Read MoreWe are desperate to return to normal, but we cannot pretend that things can go back to normal so easily.
Read MoreWithout any reservation, we wholeheartedly condemn the so-called State of Israel. Our solidarity is with Palestine.
Read MoreThe US, through various institutions (the military, the CIA, mercenaries) has sent bombs, guns, and drugs around the world to ruin the lives of our peoples. Meanwhile, Cuba sends doctors, teachers, and engineers to give civil assistance to countries when they need extra hands for construction, social services, and emergency response.
Read MoreWe decided that the election season is an appropriate time for us to present some of our positions to the public, even though our movement is not fielding any candidates in the election. The intention of this is to influence the national discourse where we can.
Read MoreOur experience with the committee was positive overall. We are extremely grateful for the support we received from Kavan Gayle, Angela Brown-Burke, Donna Scott-Mottley, Sofia Frazer-Binns, and Babsy Grange who was the chair of the committee. We also received some validation from Kerensia Morrison.
Read MoreThis week, we have submitted a paper to the government, giving some short commentary on economic issues that we have been discussing in our meetings.
Read MoreOnly a handful of governments around the world recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. We must do all that we can to prevent the government of Jamaica, as well as the governments of other Caribbean countries, from doing the same.
Read MoreThis was a busy week for us. We made a submission on minimum wage on Monday, and presented a submission on the Sexual Offences Act to a parliamentary committee on Wednesday.
Read MoreAs a parliamentary committee is reviewing the Sexual Offences Act and other related acts, we decided to make a submission. In all, we offered considerations on 5 issues.
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