Women in leadership
Chile, Germany, Jamaica, The Philippines, Bangladesh, Latvia, Ireland, Mozambique, New Zealand and Liberia all have one thing in common. These countries highest political position is held by a woman.
You're pretty ... for a blackgirl
"Yuh pretty for a black girl eeh?" This is a statement that most beautiful dark-skinned Jamaican women have heard at least once during their lives, and seven years into the 21st century, the negative comment is still popular.
Enforcement of a maintenance order
Question: I have two teenaged daughters ages 14 and 17. In August 2003, the Resident Magistrate made a maintenance order requiring their father to pay child support. He has not complied with the order since 2004..
Signs of abuse
Last week, we featured a tale of pain; the story of a woman who was abused for more than 20 years by men in her life. This week we will look at signs of abuse and how to deal with an abusive relationship.
Mimeki (I made it)!
Who made it? A Jamaican living in Los Angeles, Rochelle Thwaites did. She conceptualised and created an exquisite line of handbags, "suited for the modern woman", as described by retailer Kerry-Ann Clarke, whose store, Kerry Manwomanhome...
Breadwinner wives
After raising three children of her own, Rose-Ann Greenplanned to slow down and focus on herself. This dream was, however, not realised, as after her last (wash belly), child graduated from college, she married her lover of 12 years...
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