Jamaica commentary: Denial of same-sex marriage denies human rights
Jamaica ignores human rights in its rejection of same-sex marriage, says Jamaican-Canadian activist Maurice Tomlinson, who has challenged…
Homophobic attack by guards at upscale Jamaica hotel
Security guards at a popular upscale hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, launched an attack last week on gay men…
Jamaica: Price rise puts an end to Montego Bay dispute
A $100,000 increase in the rental rate for the Montego Bay Cultural Center has led Montego Bay Pride…
Jamaica’s straight political hypocrisy raises a ‘fishy stink’
COMMENTARY: It’s time for Jamaican politicians to stop spreading the toxic disease of homophobia by labeling political opponents…
Same-sex marriage: International acceptance vs. Caribbean repression
International acceptance of same-sex marriage poses a strong and welcome challenge to the repressive status quo in many…
Activists demand full probe of Jamaica bus attack
Jamaican activists are demanding a thorough investigation of the Jan. 7 anti-gay attack that sent a man to…
Challenge to Jamaica’s anti-sodomy law gets a warm reception
A legal challenge to Jamaica’s anti-sodomy law met with an encouraging reception last week at the Inter-American Commission…
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to hear Jamaica petition Monday
LGBTI rights activists plan to plead for an end to Jamaica’s anti-sodomy law in a hearing today with…
Rainbow Caribbean site focuses on LGBTQ rights
Caribbean LGBTQ rights activists announce Rainbow Caribbean, a Facebook page devoted to news articles, videos, features and commentaries…
News from Montego Bay: Walk for Rights goes ahead, cultural centre battle goes on
Activists in Montego Bay, Jamaica, held their second annual Walk for Rights this week under heavy police presence.…