You've probably seen us on your timeline discussing many local issues, promoting our Constitutional Reform proposal, or showing solidarity with the Palestinian people, but do you know who we really are?
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves. ππΎ
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The Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) is urging the country not to swap what is right for what is convenient in the wake of Jamaicaβs abstention during the October 28 vote, which called for an end to the United Statesβ 66-year-old economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba.
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Doctors in one of Cubaβs hospitals tell 60 Minutes that when backup generators fail, they have finished surgeries using the light from their cellphones and pumped oxygen by hand for critically ill patients on ventilators. cbsn.ws/47SmDPm
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JCTU is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to present evidence for his claim that public sector workers are working to sabotage the Governmentβs policies and recovery programmes, or to withdraw it.
Read the full story at the link: cvmtv.com/breaking/jctu-tellβ¦
The reported 43.45 hour workweek exhausts Jamaica's workers and leaves little time to manage our responsibilities at home, socialise, and rest before returning to work. Traffic congestion from persons commuting to and from work further eats into our available time.
In July, we sent a submission to Parliament to suggesting considerations for restructuring the workweek that would benefit both businesses and workers.
Read our full submission here:
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Today, LANDS celebrated its 10th anniversary. We are thankful to all our comrades who continue to grow with us and support us.
We look forward to the years to come! Join us this Saturday and be a part of more commemoration.
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More than half of Jamaicans are facing food insecurity, with 28 per cent experiencing severe conditions in which they go hungry or spend entire days without eating, according to new United Nations data. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/β¦
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Today's #LasMay editorial cartoon. See more cartoons: jamaica-gleaner.com/cartoon
Today marks 100 years since the birth of Fidel Castro, the iconic leader of the Cuban Revolution, whose name commands respect from people all over the Caribbean. #100AΓ±osConFidel
Cuba's influence is felt all over the region and world. Cuba supported liberation struggles in Latin America and Africa especially.
Fidel told Cubans to remember their African roots. Fidel spoke of the importance of internationalism.
The US admits that this is why they've never been able to forgive Cuba. state.gov/wp-content/uploadsβ¦
In their drive for neo-colonial domination, anything that inspires people to stand up for their national interests is a hindrance to their agendas.
We wish a happy Independence Day to all Jamaicans on this 64th anniversary of independence from British Colonial rule.
It has now been over two years since the CRC was formed, and Constitutional Reform talks are reviving once more.
LANDS has consistently advocated for democracy to prevail throughout this process, and we continue to do so as discussions pick back up.
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On July 25, 1976, 50 years ago, Jorge Antonio Rodriguez was murdered after being captured and tortured for 2 days. He was only 34. His children, Delcy and Jorge, were only 10yo and 7yo respectively.
Today's the day! We'll see you there at 5:30 PM!
Share your experiences this Saturday, July 11 at Cafe Rosa. RSVP at luma.com/9z3tucv1
On July 5, 1811, Venezuela became the first Spanish colony in South America to declare independence from Spain, fully liberating itself in 1821 after a decade-long struggle while igniting a fervour for independence in neighboring countries.



















