However, as temperature and rainfall patterns change, we do not understand their impact on these countries and the mitigation strategies that may be needed. In this paper, we utilize administrative ...

The Government should continue to keep its eye on ways to protect victims of domestic violence. Recent amendments to the ...

JAMAICA has received a big boost from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Supporting Victims of Violence (SVOV) Activity to address the effects of violence and promote safer ...

A curfew was imposed with immediate effect ... vehicles. Jamaica has one of the world’s highest homicide rates, and many worry Lobban's killing will lead to more violence.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel alert about high crime and homicide rates in ...

As its neighbors across the Caribbean, Jamaica is vulnerable to extreme weather events and climate change. Over the last 30 years, Jamaica suffered high debt and low growth. As the country continues ...

Macroeconomic instability—recessions, inflation spikes, and rising inequality—is associated with increased violence. Easily available firearms and organized crime amplify these effects ...

A curfew was imposed with immediate effect, restricting people ... and damaged several official vehicles. Jamaica has one of the world’s highest homicide rates, and many worry Lobban's killing will ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Police in Jamaica killed a top gang leader whose death unleashed a violent backlash near the capital of Kingston on Thursday, prompting authorities to raise the threat ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica have killed a top gang leader whose death has unleashed a violent backlash near the capital of Kingston and prompted authorities to raise the ...