Human rights group Jamaicans for Justice is calling for the repeal of Jamaica's buggery law so that forced anal penetration can be classified as rape. Currently, under the Sexual Offences Act, men and boys cannot be legally recognised as victims of rape, and women and girls receive less protection for forced anal penetration. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240614/jfj-renews-its-call-definition-rape-include-anal-sex #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner

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🔊The Government says the Chinese-operated auto repair shop at Ferry Pen, which is under investigation for possible breaches of Jamaica’s labour laws, will be allowed to reopen “in the shortest possible time” once compliance is confirmed. The probe into Whole Hearted Company Services Limited, which operates WH Car Service, remains active, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security said in a statement on Friday. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250425/chinese-auto-shop-reopen