Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness, has instructed his administration to expedite legislative amendments combatting gender-based violence. The move comes as the country is reckoning with high-profile incidents of gender-based violence. The Prime Minister’s directive aligns with the government’s broader effort improve citizen security, uphold the rights of the most vulnerable, and address violence through prevention, protection, and prosecution.
Compiled from: OPM Communications, “Prime Minister Orders Strengthening of Legislative Framework to Combat Violence Against Women,” The Office of the Prime Minister, May 28, 2025.