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Oh, what one Chuck(le) can do!

MINISTER of Justice Delroy Chuck's argument for not delaying the reporting of allegations of sexual harassment under the new Bill before Parliament seems to have done more than the paid advertisements and media coverage have done to increase interest in the process since last year.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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Opposition Senator Sophia Frazer Binns has argued that the Data Protection Bill will be of great importance now, given that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses and enterprising individuals to seek out new ways of doing

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Suggestion to broaden scope of Sexual Harassment Act

Another group has called for the scope of the Sexual Harassment Act (2019) to be broadened to make provisions for people who interact with the staff of the institutions and entities covered under the legislation.

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House Leaders Demand Details on Small-Business Loan Program

As the remaining days dwindle for small businesses to apply for loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), both banks and federal officials are being challenged by several House leaders to explain how the $670 billion program intended to aid the nation’s small businesses has

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St Thomas man charged for raping his daughter seven years ago

A St Thomas man charged with raping his seven-year-old daughter seven years ago is to face the Morant Bay Parish Court on Wednesday. The girl is now 14 years old. The name of her 34-year-old father is being withheld to protect the identity of...

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Attorney general repudiates Guyana Election Commissions chair's attempts to dictate CEO report

(CMC): Guyana's attorney general and minister of legal affairs, Basil Williams, says the chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired justice Claudette Singh, cannot direct the Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith...

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House Leaders Demand Details on PPP Small-Business Loan Program Voice and Viewpoint

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PSC concerned over impact of government's non-payment of SMMEs during Covid-19 crisis

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Jamaica expects US$80 million from tourism by month end

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Two-year limit to report sexual harassment – Dalley

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Full Text | Chuck says sorry for ‘insensitive behaviour’ during debate on sexual harassment

Facing strong public backlash, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued an apology and is asking for forgiveness over his actions at a parliamentary committee meeting discussing proposed sexual harassment

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