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Our guest for the episode is Dr. Dalano DaSouza , assistant lecturer in Economics at UWI, Cave Hill and co-host of the podcast, A Lawyer & A Policy Analyst Walk Into A Bar. On this episode, the economics academic spoke on the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RSF) where Barbados and Jamaica are the first Caribbean countries to access this new fund. Dr. DeSouza explained the program, what it means for both countries economically and express his professional thoughts on its criticism. Among other things, he also spoke a bit on the potential challenges and obstacles that the Resilience and Sustainability Trust may face in achieving its goals. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: ⁠https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/⁠ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en

On this episode, we speak to public health expert, Dr. Sherine Andreine Powerful on their recently concluded doctoral research. On the opening episode of the new season, Dr. Powerful explained the contribution of carnival to public health throughout the Caribbean. They outlined Carnival benefits to positive health and wellbeing for its participants; contributions to experiences of pleasure, healing, and liberation; and the opportunities for increased sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility for greater community-and-population level impact. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

On this episode, we spoke with David Salmon, member of the Political Awareness and Respect Initiative (the youth arm of Jamaica Office of the Political Ombudsman), 2020 Prime Minister of the National Youth Parliament and journalist at The Gleaner Company, on is January 2022 op-ed, "The Failure of Youth Programmes". Narrowing on Jamaica, he spoke on the issues resulting in youth empowerment in the country been at a standstill for years resulting in the country been one of the three nations in Central America and the Caribbean that was seen with a deteriorated ranking on the 2020 Youth Development Index. Throughout the episode, Mr. Salmon indicate why the Jamaican government’s handling of the various youth groups is, “symbolic" in nature. He also expound on whether this growing trend of youth, identifying as Youth Advocates, will impact the symbolic nature of these government funded youth programs. He also elaborate on the possible solutions laid out in his article to tackle this issue. To view our notes and the transcript for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

The Reform of Education in Jamaica 2021 Report was launched on Thursday January 14, 2022. Developed by the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), which is headed by renowned sociologist Dr. Orlando Patterson, the Report is a blueprint for the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to improve student performance and educational productivity across the sector. The 342-page document has 54 prioritised recommendations which include governance and accountability; early-childhood education; teaching curriculum, and teacher training; tertiary education; technical and vocational education and training (TVET); infrastructure and technology; and finance. On this episode, a follow up to our previous episode on what the report has to say about secondary schools, we speak to Ms. Christina Williams, president of the Jamaica's Union of Tertiary Students (JUTS) and current law student at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. She spoke on the report's recommendations to improve Jamaica's tertiary education sector and some of the challenges tertiary students are currently facing in the wake of covid. To view our notes and the transcript for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

On this episode, we speak to a young Haitian living in Haiti about the events happening in the country thus far.  A conversation spanning over an hour, this young woman, an international relations professional, gave context on what it is like living in Haiti in 2021. A pandemic in a country that has not started national vaccination protocol as yet; on going protests, and the current hurricane season have already made many Haitians at home unease. However, the assassination of the head of state, Jovenel Moïse, in July of 2021, have created a more tense atmosphere for the Caribbean nation; already trying to grapple with decades of imperialism, exploitation and corruption and natural disasters, Song: Truth and Rights - Protoje ft MortimerDon't forget to follow us on our social mediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=enSubscribe To Our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HHvNiUNWqCBaUy-tXi_-AWant to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for the health sector and to manage the COVID - 19 pandemic.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for gender equality and the femicide happening in the country Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for crime, violence, and justice in the country.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for technological advancement of the country Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for youth development. Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for youth development.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for family development in the country.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for the infrastructures, especially the housing sector, of the country Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for the development of the transportation sector.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what their plans are for the environment and the issue of sustainability.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what are their plans to address the country's water crisis.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we unpack the manifestos of both the JLP & PNP to see what are their plans for the development of the Agricultural Sector. Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we give a brief overview of the constituency of St. Catherine North Central which is being contested by the PNP candidate, Desmond Brennan and the JLP candidate, Robert Nesta Morgan. Clarendon North Central comprises the community of Chapleton, Mocho and Rock River and we aired the plans and interviews with the candidates of their plans for the area. Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support

In this episode, we give a brief overview of the constituency of St. Catherine North Central which is being contested by the PNP candidate, Natalie Neita Headley, and the JLP candidate, Natalie Campbell - Rodriques. St. Catherine North Central comprises the community of Bog Walk, Above Walks, Sligoville, and Angels and we aired the plans and interviews with the candidates of their plans for the area.  Song: Emergency - Vybz Kartel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/checkment-politics/support