Jamaica

LGBTI Rights in Jamaica


ADDED ON: 05/21/2023

Jamaica’s break from British monarchy must bring about queer liberation, activists say

King Charles III’s coronation has accelerated plans for Jamaica to become a republic, and activists say it’s time for the country to take a big step forward on LGBTQ+ equality. The former…

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ADDED ON: 05/05/2023

The Caribbean is shaking off the monarchy – but ‘imported’ Christianity still fuelling homophobia

As King Charles’ coronation approaches, many Caribbean countries are considering a future without the monarchy. Charles will be anointed king during his coronation on Saturday (8 May), not just of the UK, but…

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ADDED ON: 04/26/2023

The Status of LGBTI Rights in Barbados and Neighboring Regions

Barbados is a nation in the Caribbean mainly known for its beautiful destinations, often seen as the hub for tourism; however, the experiences of the LGBTI community are quite the opposite. Margerita…

ADDED ON: 08/29/2022

Jamaica: Lesbian minister in training reaches out to anti-LGBTQ Christians

I pursued ordained ministry for many reasons. By my presence, I want to say “yes, I am a person of faith, I am a lesbian, and I am a minister.” I want…

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ADDED ON: 05/25/2022

Jamaica man sentenced to half-decade behind bars for threatening to shoot transgender woman on his street: DA.

Jamaica resident Quame Truitt was sentenced to five years in prison Monday after pleading guilty earlier this month to threatening a transgender woman with an illegal firearm last fall, according to Queens…

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ADDED ON: 02/08/2022

Jamaica: Tiny victory in 7-year quest to make a kiss legal

An 1864 British colonially imposed law makes acts of intimacy between men illegal, and my partner and I could be imprisoned for up to ten years at hard labour. Even worse, since…

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ADDED ON: 01/22/2022

We Can No Longer Ignore the Murders of LGBTQ+ People in Jamaica

Jasmyne Cannick, the journalist who brought national attention to the killings committed by Ed Buck in West Hollywood, is releasing a new podcast series exploring the many human rights abuses taking place…

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ADDED ON: 11/27/2021

Jamaican health minister calls for an end to anti-LGBT discrimination

Jamaica’s minister of health and wellness told a recent public forum organized by the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper that LGBT Jamaicans should not face discrimination in accessing mental health services. The newspaper reported.…

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ADDED ON: 07/01/2021

Anti-LGBT+ laws cost Caribbean billions in lost business – report

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Businessman Richard Branson on Wednesday urged Caribbean countries to be more LGBT-friendly as a report said anti-gay laws cost the region’s 12 English-speaking nations up to $4.4…

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ADDED ON: 03/07/2021

Confronting Jamaica’s hydra of deadly religious homophobia

Research by Jamaica’s most respected university found that religious homophobia is a major reason the country lags the rest of the western hemisphere in recognizing LGBT human rights. A pernicious brand of…

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ADDED ON: 02/19/2021

Inter-American rights body finds Jamaica violated LGBT rights

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) found in a landmark decision released Wednesday that the Jamaican government is responsible for violating the human rights of two of its nationals within the…

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ADDED ON: 02/18/2021

Jamaica should repeal gay sex ban, says Americas top rights body

KINGSTON, Feb 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Jamaica should repeal its colonial-era gay sex ban, the top rights body of the Americas said on Wednesday, in a symbolic landmark ruling on LGBT+…

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