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An MP’s perspectives on tech – Tamika Davis, Member of the House of Representatives of Jamaica

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July 22, 2024

An MP’s perspectives on tech – Tamika Davis, Member of the House of Representatives of Jamaica

Tamika Davis is a first-term MP from Jamaica, part of the historic high of 29% of incoming women MPs in the House of Representatives and the first woman to be elected in her constituency.

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Tamika Davis is a first-term MP from Jamaica, part of the historic high of 29% of incoming women MPs in the House of Representatives and the first woman to be elected in her constituency.

Welcome to the silly season

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November 3, 2023

Welcome to the silly season

The current brouhaha surrounding comments made by two senior Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) parliamentarians about the physical attributes (or lack thereof) of a female People's National Party (PNP)

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The current brouhaha surrounding comments made by two senior Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) parliamentarians about the physical attributes (or lack thereof) of a female People's National Party (PNP)

December 16, 2022
Jamaica: House approves motion for caucus of women parliamentarians

The motion to establish a women's caucus comprising lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament was approved during the sitting of the House of Representatives today. 

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December 30, 2021
In Jamaica, G2K wants more youth, women in cabinet and parliament

Following Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement last Thursday of an impending Cabinet shuffle early in the new year, members of Generation 2000 (G2K) – the Jamaica Labour Party’s young professional affiliates’ group – have backed calls for more women in senior p

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March 30, 2017
Jamaica: Young men reject quotas for women in politics

The introduction of a quota system

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Where are the women? A Study of Women, Politics, Parliaments and Equality in the CARICOM Countries

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February 7, 2017

Where are the women? A Study of Women, Politics, Parliaments and Equality in the CARICOM Countries

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April 5, 2016
Jamaica to introduce legislated gender quotas

Within the national action plan for

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Minister Falcon at CSW 59
March 12, 2015
Jamaica Committed to a Transformative Post-2015 Agenda, Minister Falconer Tells U.N.

Delivering the Country Statement to the Assembly on Monday (March 9), Minister Falconer stated Jamaica’s commitment to a “transformative Post 2015 Agenda with the sustainable development goals and equal rights for women and girls at its core.

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Quota Information Parliament Information
Are there legislated quotas? No Structure of parliament Unicameral
For the Single/Lower House? NoCurrent members 63
  Percentage of women 28.57%
Source: Gender Quotas Database Source: New Parline
Note: this page was last updated on October 3, 2022.
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December 16, 2022
Jamaica: House approves motion for caucus of women parliamentarians

The motion to establish a women's caucus comprising lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament was approved during the sitting of the House of Representatives today. 

Learn More
December 30, 2021
In Jamaica, G2K wants more youth, women in cabinet and parliament

Following Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement last Thursday of an impending Cabinet shuffle early in the new year, members of Generation 2000 (G2K) – the Jamaica Labour Party’s young professional affiliates’ group – have backed calls for more women in senior p

Learn More
March 30, 2017
Jamaica: Young men reject quotas for women in politics

The introduction of a quota system

Learn More
April 5, 2016
Jamaica to introduce legislated gender quotas

Within the national action plan for

Learn More
Minister Falcon at CSW 59
March 12, 2015
Jamaica Committed to a Transformative Post-2015 Agenda, Minister Falconer Tells U.N.

Delivering the Country Statement to the Assembly on Monday (March 9), Minister Falconer stated Jamaica’s commitment to a “transformative Post 2015 Agenda with the sustainable development goals and equal rights for women and girls at its core.

Learn More
March 30, 2014
Progress too slow: PM laments pace at which women advance in politics in Jamaica

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says not enough progress has been made to increase the number of women involved in parliamentary decision-making since adult suffrage in 1944, arguing that the pace at which they are being integrated leaves much to be desired.

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March 15, 2013
Women Making Great Strides In Politics Since Independence, Jamaica

Sandrea Falconer, the minister with responsibility for gender affairs, in a statement in the Senate on Friday, said that women have broken the glass ceiling in politics but there is need for more to be involved in the process.

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May 30, 2012
Women Should Rise Above Negative Political Criticisms

Women in politics should not allow themselves to be distracted by negative criticisms, St. Lucian Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Tessa Mangal says.

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May 30, 2012
Jamaica: Local Government Election Watch: Women Waiting to Make a Difference

Female candidates, who make up less than 20 per cent of those vying for a seat in Wednesday's local government election, say they are hoping to making a difference.

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May 30, 2012
JAMAICA: Training Program for Women in Politics

THE Jamaica Women's Political Caucus (JWPC), through its Institute for Public Leadership (IPL) programme, has organised a training seminar for active and aspiring women in politics.

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May 30, 2012
Jamaica: Government Exploring Increased Presence of Women in Parliament

The Government is currently exploring the adoption of a quota system to increase women's level of representation in the Senate, to at least 30 per cent.

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