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Jamaica Seeks King Charles’ Help for Slavery Reparations Questions
Times News Global
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June 29, 2025
Jamaica, June 27, 2025 — Jamaica is appealing to King Charles III to advocate for legal guidance from the UK’s Privy Council about slavery reparations. This initiative follows a meeting on June 24, where Jamaican parliament members discussed...
Jamaican team for World Athletics Championships 2025: Know top finishers at trials in line for selection ft Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
With the conclusion of the track and field trials on June 29, the Jamaican team for the 2025 World Championships is taking shape. However, there are several provisions, such as the JAAA selection policy and World Athletics rankings that can...
No Loans Used to Fund Water Projects Across Jamaica – Samuda
Nationwide 90FM
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July 8, 2025
Minister with responsibility for water, Matthew Samuda, says the government has used no loans to finance water projects across Jamaica. Minister Samuda was responding to the question of how much loan financing is being used by the government to...
US visa fees to spike under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ law
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
Jamaicans seeking to travel to the United States (US) on a visitor, student or work visa will now face a steep increase in the fees charged by the American government. As set out in the newly signed-into-law ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, Jamaicans wanting...
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could hurt Jamaican families
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
The new US. remittance tax introduced under the 'Big Beautiful Bill' is drawing sharp criticism from the Jamaican diaspora, who fear the one per cent levy will reduce the money families receive back home. Immigration and finance experts warn the...
Jamaica Is Getting a Casino Zone with $4B in Investment Locked In
Gambling News - New York
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June 30, 2025
Jamaica is looking to revamp Rose Hall into its official casino zone, which is set to come with certain benefits, argues tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Jamaica’s Casino Zone to Generate Significant Initial Windfall in Investments Speaking at...
Jamaica Rose Hall Casino Strip Forthcoming With Montego Bay Resort Developments
Casino.org
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June 30, 2025
Posted on: June 30, 2025, 10:23h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 10:53h. Jamaica continues to attract resort development Jamaica’s version of the Las Vegas Strip is under development in Montego Bay Montego Bay’s Rose Hall corridor is a popular...
Government faces difficult test in new wage negotiations, says financial commentator
Radio Jamaica
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June 30, 2025
Financial Commentator Orville Johnson believes the government faces an awkward and difficult task to contend with the public sector wage negotiations so close to the upcoming national election. His comment comes in light of the fact that wage...
Justice Roy Anderson sworn-in as 4th President of the Caribbean Court of Justice
Radio Jamaica
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July 7, 2025
Jamaican jurist, Justice Winston Anderson, was on Sunday sworn-in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, in Montego Bay. Jamaica's...
PM Drew Calls for Bold, Uncompromising Climate Advocacy at CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
Nevis Pages
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July 9, 2025
Montego Bay, Jamaica (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a powerful intervention during the plenary session of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean...
48-hour curfew extended in the Kingston eastern police division
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
July 8, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica— The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of the Kingston Eastern Police Division has been extended. The curfew resumed on 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, and will remain in effect until 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 10. The...
Jamaica tourism sector set for growth in 2025, says Minister Bartlett
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 30, 2025
Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s tourism industry is on track for continued growth in 2025, driven by a drop in crime and a more favorable U.S. travel advisory. “Jamaica’s tourism industry remains on a strong trajectory. The...
Jamaican Govt. Takes Demand for Slavery Reparations to King Charles
Breitbart
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June 29, 2025
The Jamaican government is enlisting King Charles to help get its demand for slavery reparations heard at the highest level. The monarch has been approached to push the demand to the judicial committee of the Privy Council, the final court of...
Responsible Governance Key to Safeguarding Jamaica’s Future – PM Holness
Jamaica Information Service
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July 7, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the vital role of responsible governance in safeguarding Jamaica’s future and advancing national development. Speaking during the launch and groundbreaking ceremony for the US$425...
Transport Minister dismisses claim imported school buses 'unsafe'
Radio Jamaica
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July 8, 2025
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is dismissing claims by the parliamentary opposition that the US made buses recently imported for the rural school bus system are unsafe. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Mr. Vaz described the opposition's...
Justice Anderson’s Elevation to CCJ Presidency A Proud Moment for Jamaica – PM Holness
Jamaica Information Service
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July 7, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described the appointment of Jamaican jurist, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as a proud moment for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean...
Jamaica’s Integrity Commission Act (Final Part)
Stabroek News
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June 30, 2025
Two issues in the news recently deserve brief commentaries. The first relates to the Government’s announcement that the salary increase of eight percent for public servants for 2025 will be paid out before 1 September, no doubt coinciding with the...
People should show respect to police officers
The Gleaner
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July 26, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, Television Jamaica aired a news report ‘Uniformed hustlers’ focusing on corrupt police officers who allegedly solicit monies from motorists who have breached the Road Traffic Act and Regulations. The news report...
“If ever there was a time for regional solidarity, it is absolutely now” – Prime Minister Mottley tells CARICOM Heads Conference
Win Media SKN
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July 8, 2025
Outgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, closed out her six-month tenure with a rallying cry for regional solidarity and action in the face of global uncertainty. Speaking on July 6 at the...
Foreign Minister: “A Success On All Fronts, But This Is A Continuing Conversation”
Our News Bahamas
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July 8, 2025
Advertisement MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – A long night and even longer agenda, that’s how Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell described the opening day of the CARICOM summit. Leaders pushed through hours of talks Monday, not wrapping up until after...