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CARICOM Leaders Hail Jamaica’s Crime Management Plan
Nationwide 90FM
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July 8, 2025
Jamaica is being credited for its management of crime by at least two leaders of CARICOM. The endorsement came at the 49th meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, in Montego Bay, St. James. We have more in this...
49th Regular Meeting of Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM closes
Xinhua News Agency
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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness (3rd L) delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, July 8, 2025. The...
Legal giant Dr Courtenay Griffiths KC ‘leaves indelible mark’
The Gleaner
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July 2, 2025
LONDON: Well-known defence barrister, Dr Courtenay Griffiths KC, who made a name for himself by taking on a number of high profile cases in representation of the black community in the UK, passed away last week at 69 years old. ‘Legendary’ is how...
Government will not renew existing JPS licence
Loop News
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The Government of Jamaica has formally notified the island’s main electricity distributor, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), that it will not renew its all-island licence under existing terms when it expires in July 2027. Energy Minister Daryl...
Lucea gets multi-purpose court, thanks to Spruce-up Jamaica
The Gleaner
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July 10, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of Malcolm Heights, Seaview Drive and Central in Lucea, Hanover, now have a new reason to strive for sporting excellence as the newly improved Lords playing field and multi-purpose court was officially reopened on...
Jamaica to petition King Charles for Privy Council ruling on slavery reparations
The Voice
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June 30, 2025
JAMAICA WILL be submitting a petition to King Charles, requesting that he refer a set of legal questions to the Privy Council concerning reparations for slavery. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the...
Back to court: PNM files new legal action for fired CEPEP contractor
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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For a country as polarised as T&T is on economic issues, the one topic on which there is almost total consensus is the important role that non-energy exports must play in the country's future. Declining energy output,...
'Can't be happening!' Son of US soldier born on military base deported
Raw Story
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July 9, 2025
A 39-year-old man born on a U.S. military base to an American father now finds himself stranded and homeless in Jamaica after being deported to a country he's never been to and isn't a citizen of. Jermaine Thomas, speaking from a Kingston homeless...
David Bowen, Executive Director of Wisconsin Voices: 'As a Progressive, I think we can build coalitions beyond the political divide.'
Shepherd Express - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
At 38, David Bowen has already worn a lot of hats in Milwaukee public service, community organizer, county supervisor, state lawmaker, and now, executive director of one of the state’s most influential progressive organizations. He’s young, but...
Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 1, 2025
Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives. Photo by Anna-Lisa Guthrie Search our...
Jamaican government says it will end current JPS licence in 2027
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica has officially advised the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) that it does not intend to renew the company’s all-island electricity licence under its current terms when it expires on July 8, 2027. Energy Minister Daryl...
KFC invests over $5M in Jamaican youth through annual summer basketball camps
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 9, 2025
Quick service restaurant leader Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ), through its KFC brand, has continued their empowerment of Jamaica’s youth by way of a $ 5 million investment in the two longest-running and most impactful youth basketball programmes in...
Government of Jamaica Will Not Renew JPS Licence
Nationwide 90FM
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Jamaica will not renew the license of the Jamaica Public Service Company’s, JPS, that is set to expire on July 8, 2027. The announcement was made in a press conference by the Minister of Energy, Daryl Vaz, moments ago. Daryl Vaz,...
Jamaica Squash logo revealed and team announced for junior CASA
Jamaica Observer
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July 1, 2025
Jamaica’s team to the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association Championships Jamaica Squash, formerly known as the Jamaica Squash Association, revealed its new logo to an appreciative audience last week and announced its team for the upcoming...
Head of Jamaica's appeal court named president of Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
President of Jamaica’s Court of Appeal, Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, has been appointed President of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT), becoming the first Jamaican to hold the top post. Her one-year term begins on August 1,...
142, 148, 149? How AFP counted the countries that recognise the state of Palestine
Macau Business
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July 25, 2025
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members. AFP’s tally includes France,...
Man With Kenyan Roots Decries Deportation to Jamaica by Trump Administration
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 9, 2025
A man born to an American father and a Kenyan mother has decried being deported to Jamaica as President Donald Trump's administration heightens deportations of undocumented immigrants. Speaking to CNN, the 39-year-old Jermaine Thomas claimed that...
Cece Winans to receive key to the city of Kingston
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
CeCe Winans. The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has passed a resolution to award gospel icon Priscilla Marie Love, more popularly known as Cece Winans, the key to the city of Kingston, honouring her decades of musical and...
Richard King trains with new teammates but St Mirren debut has been put on ice
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 9, 2025
Stephen Robinson excited to be working with someone as much potnetial as Richard King but insists he needs to be managed properly. King landed in Scotland on Monday after being on international duty with Jamaica in the United States in the...
JMEA to have new president this year
Radio Jamaica
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July 9, 2025
The Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association will soon have a new president. Sydney Thwaites, the current president, who has served for two consecutive years, has confirmed that he will not be seeking re-election when the Association holds...