Impending US tax on remittances expected to impact Jamaican households and businesses

Effective December 31 this year, Jamaicans in the United States sending money to their relatives back home will have to pay a one per cent excise tax on such transactions. The one per cent tax is set out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025

Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...

Readers sound off on defunding Planned Parenthood, ICE in courts and a killer’s plea deal

Congress plays politics with vital health care Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: Access to affordable health care is in grave danger. Congress has now passed a bill not only drastically cutting Medicaid funding but attempting to “defund” Planned Parenthood from...

Lauderhill honors Jamaican comedy icon Oliver Samuels with Key to the City

The Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) was packed to capacity on June 28 as Caribbean humor took center stage at the Lauderhill Live One Love Comedy Show, headlined by a stellar lineup of talent and a heartwarming tribute to Jamaica’s...

Holness calls for bold, united action to dismantle gangs, tackle climate crisis and support Haiti

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has declared that dismantling criminal gangs across the Caribbean must be treated with the urgency of the global war on terror. Holness warned that organised violence now poses a public health...

Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands

Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands, according to figures shared by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. As of May 30, 2025,...

JAMAICA-TRANSPORTATION – LIAT to begin flights between Montego Bay and Kingston

JAMAICA-ECONOMY – Government finalizing next phase of public sector modernization programme

St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport

Members of the St James Municipal Corporation removes politically themed signs near airport ST JAMES, Jamaica— The St James Municipal Corporation were again on the move, removing illegally placed signs, this time in the vicinity of the Sangster...

Don’t leave us out!

PNP President Mark Golding (left) and other members of his team on stage during a spot meeting in St James Saturday. From right are the party’s standard bearers Dr Andre Haughton, St James West Central; Senator Janice Allen, St James Central;...

Jamaica’s crime chiefs rely on tech for results

Jamaica’s recent decrease in crime stems in part to its increased use of technology, claims its Prime Minister Andrew Holness. He said the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is on track to become a regional leader in using technology to fight crime....

Stuck in the mud

ALTHOUGH SAN Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell recently declared his willingness to represent Jamaica’s national basketball team, President of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) Paulton Gordon said there are still some hurdles to clear...

Statement on tourism accomodation regulation under the new Jamaica Tourist Board Act

Jamaica’s new Tourism Bill aims to modernize regulations, ensure accommodation standards, and support sustainable sector growth without imposing new taxes. KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Minister of Tourism notes the concerns raised regarding...

Jamaican murderer wins legal battle in bid for asylum after claiming he can't go home due to threats from notorious gang who killed his family

By JORDANA SEAL Published: 06:07 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 06:46 EDT, 3 July 2025 A Jamaican murderer has won a legal battle in a bid for asylum after claiming that if he returned home he would be targeted by a notorious gang who killed his...

I Dream Again rallies for St Leger victory

I DREAM AGAIN, a June foal who Derrick Smith gifted himself as an 80th birthday present, yesterday handed the former member of parliament and owner of 2015 Jamaica Derby winner, Seeking My Dream, his “most pleasing classic win”, a...

Bartlett pushes back at criticism of Jamaica Tourist Board Bill

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has pushed back at criticisms of the proposed Jamaica Tourist Board Bill 2025. He insists the legislation does not impose new taxes, nor unfairly target Airbnb and other short-term rental operators. Mr. Bartlett...

PM Browne leads Antigua and Barbuda mission at 49th CARICOM Heads of Govt. Conference

Prime Minister Gaston Browne. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica--Prime Minister (PM) Gaston Browne is leading Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community CARICOM, being held...

LIAT to Launch Flights Connecting Jamaica to Antigua

Antiguan based airline LIAT is set to launch flights connecting Jamaica to Antigua. The airline is also set to reintroduce domestic flights between Montego Bay and Kingston. Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports, Shane Munroe made the...

Murderer avoids deportation to Jamaica after judge said ‘he has an admirable work ethic’

A JAMAICAN murderer has won a human rights appeal to stay in the country after a judge said he has an "admirable work ethic". The unnamed killer has avoided deportation after an immigration court in Cardiff ruled key facts in the case had not been...

PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash

“I do not support political violence!” That’s the word from People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington took to social media on Thursday, amid an avalanche of criticism over her...