tarpaulins for protection from rain and privacy
Here is some historical background that involves this man:
1) Disturbing Repeat homophobic cases - published February 2010
2) Former homeless man attacked again - published January 2010
3) Police Harassment of homeless men - published August 2009
4) Gay Party DVD reveller on the run - published June 2009
Here is the news item that spoke to the DVD's availability as presented on CVM TV news in 2007:
This just shows how our homeless brethren have been left to dry as NGOs turned their backs on them due to a few bad eggs in the group. The all important Safe House project was closed for all kinds of dubious reasons and all kinds of spins used to deflect the truth on the issue; yet we keep seeing more evidence of the fallout laying themselves bare.
Here is a clip of the actual man who was exposed at the infamous party, also pay attention to the host in the red dress who he was dancing with:
Now comes the new video in question as launched by Jetblue with the visit of some American celebrity, the man appears @ 2:19 in the clip:
also see a previous video item involving the same man as presented by World Focus in 2009, go to 4:42 to hear his story with his identity blurred at the time.
Why is this man still on the streets even after assistance from JFLAG both financially and otherwise. Especially owing to the fact that he was vending downtown the last time I saw him. Seeing he is a client of JFLAG and his case(s) is known including a forced eviction from Vineyard Town.
homeless msm at a treat in 2013 by the Shoemaker Gully
The population have been used and abused and left to dry for so long and yet no proper answer to address homelessness overall; owing to the fact that displacements have been the most visible evidence of stigma and discrimination and residency programs are in the DNA of agencies such as Jamaica AIDS Support whose board ordered the only homeless shelter closed as mentioned above.
We must never forget the exclusionary practices for example: JFLAG EXCLUDES HOMELESS MSM FROM IDAHO SYMPOSIUM 2013 and a group named Colour Pink who advertised a human rights day event at a hotel yet not one of the actual men who are homeless were present and it more resembled a HIV event than a homeless one despite their flyer:
We have been told by some that a space cannot be found to open a new shelter not to mention previous promises and raised expectations only to have them dashed. Bear in mind the closed Safe House space was acquired by an approach to a Reverend gentleman who obliged when he was informed of the thrust of the project then.
We must never forget the exclusionary practices for example: JFLAG EXCLUDES HOMELESS MSM FROM IDAHO SYMPOSIUM 2013 and a group named Colour Pink who advertised a human rights day event at a hotel yet not one of the actual men who are homeless were present and it more resembled a HIV event than a homeless one despite their flyer:


Yvonne McCallah Sobers of FAST Families Against State Terrorism and Dwayne's House as carried on CVM TV's Live @ 7 show earlier this year May 21, 2015 HERE
This case is only one of many and especially since public advocacy is on in earnest there seems to be no redemptive systems in place to deal with the spike in issues that accompany such push. Reports still keep coming on atrocities and in fighting with the groups and other populations.
Hope remains while company is true.
Peace and tolerance
H

Sadly designated sites (167 King Street) for general homeless assistance still remain unused since as evidenced above they were launched by a JLP government so continuity is not the name of the game for the benefit of the least amongst us.
also see: Some good news on the homeless MSM front ..... guarded & waiting part 2: Dwayne's House Project
New Kingston Cop Proposes Shelter for Shoemaker MSM/Trans homeless persons
MP Julian Robinson claims he wants help for New Kingston homeless gays 2013
And we continue to reap the world-wind for not addressing homelessness when it was manageable 2013
The toss up between MSM homelessness & public order makes news again
Street MSM Stone J-FLAG – After Being Cleared From Gov’t Property, Homosexuals Launch Assault another such clash occurred earlier this year in January which forced JFLAG to vacate yet another office space.
Housing Minister seeks funds for Shelter from NHT Money ....... Will the LGBT Homeless be Assisted?
also see a flashback to some of the troubling issues with the populations and the descending relationships between JASL, JFLAG and the displaced/homeless GBT mostly youth in New Kingston: Rowdy Gays Strike - J-FLAG Abandons Raucous Homosexuals Misbehaving In New Kingston
Why did CVCC & JFJ not Fund a Project/Home for Homeless LGBT Youth in New Kingston instead of the Children’s Home Fiasco that now obtains?
from 2012: Homeless impatient with agencies over slow progress of promised shelter and THE PROBLEMATIC “BATTYMAN ENTITLEMENT” PHENOM, HOMELESSNESS & LGBT SAFE SPACES
JFLAG has no moral authority to speak on homeless gay men in New Kingston says members of the public.2014
Tense stand-off between homeless MSM and Security team in New Kingston
'Don't come back here' - Maxfield residents warn gay man after publicized eviction
More forced evictions reported for 2013
see previous entries on LGBT Homelessness from the Wordpress Blog HERE
Homeless MSM to feel the pinch as JASL issues ultimatum (where it all began to go downhill in 2008/9 onwards)
DEMOLISHED! Millsborough House Torn Down After Rowdy Squatters Evicted
Homeless MSM in New Kingston arrested in raid for stolen goodsHomeless Awareness Month: Flashback to New Kingston's Displaced MSM
Tense stand-off between homeless MSM and Security team in New Kingston
'Don't come back here' - Maxfield residents warn gay man after publicized eviction
More forced evictions reported for 2013
And MSM continue to be ready material for data collection ..... what about the interventions
Parents issues ultimatum for suspected gay man to relocate
Displacements due to possession of women's clothes ............

Caretaker wants uncontrollable gay men out of Millsborough house ................J-FLAG denies abandoning 2013
On homelessness, evictions, hypocrisy & now JFLAG's own displacement .. 2013
Some good news on the homeless front ..... guarded and waiting 2012
Ist Anniversary of the 2nd Homeless MSM Civil disobedience .... and the men are still homeless 2012
MSM/Trans homeless employ Civil Disobedience to get JASL Board's Attention .... 2010
The Quietus ......... The Safe House Project Closes 2010 where the madness all began albeit homelessness has been with us forever.

Kingston’s Homeless MSM challenges scream for proper attention
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