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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...
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...
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...
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 Trials Round-Up: Orlando Bennett claims first senior 110m hurdles title as Broadbell could still make World Championships team
Loop News
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June 30, 2025
Orlando Bennett captured his first national senior title on Sunday, winning the men’s 110m hurdles in a season’s best 13.10 seconds on the final day of the Jamaica Trials at the National Stadium in Kingston. The Paris 2024 Olympic finalist...
CARICOM Charts Course for Secure and Sustainable Future Under Jamaica’s Chairmanship
Win Media SKN
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July 7, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Jamaica has taken the helm of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Hon. Dr Andrew Holness assuming the Chairmanship on July 1, 2025, coinciding with Jamaica hosting the 49th Regular...
“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...
New CCJ President Calls for Wider Regional Accession to Final Appellate Court
Jamaica Information Service
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July 7, 2025
Newly sworn-in President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, is urging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States that have not yet acceded to the Court’s appellate jurisdiction to take steps toward...
Election Talk or Reality? J’cans react to PM’s ‘great despair’ about youth migration
Loop News
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Social media users are weighing in after Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed concern that many young Jamaicans are still set on migrating overseas, despite his belief that the era of general migration is coming to an end. While Holness did not...
Strike planned at UK school over treatment of Jamaican teachers
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom — Employees at a London-based academy are preparing to strike over the reported targeting of Jamaican teachers, alleging overwork, underpayment and other issues, according to media reports. A report from United Kingdom (UK)...
Jamaica Trials: National record holders Nikisha Pryce and Rusheen McDonald claim 400m titles
Loop News
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June 30, 2025
National record holders Nikisha Pryce and Rusheen McDonald both claimed victories in the 400m finals on the last day of the Jamaica Trials on Sunday. Pryce successfully defended her women’s 400m title with a season’s best 49.97 seconds at the...
Our national park trip, where Trump’s heavy hand loomed
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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I recently joined my son and 8-year old Junior Park Ranger grandson for a wonderful week visiting a number of national parks and monuments in the Black Hills and Badlands in South Dakota. At one of our first stops, the impressive Jewel Cave...
Foreigners unaware of Jamaica’s work rule
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
Immigration attorney Nadine Atkinson-Flowers says people have contacted her office under the mistaken belief that they can work in Jamaica without a permit. She explained that like most countries, Jamaica requires proper authorisation to work, and...
Jamaica: Expectant mothers urged to take greater care
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Expectant mothers are being urged to take greater responsibility for their well-being in the wake of concern about a rise in neonatal deaths at the island’s largest maternity hospital. Speaking at the groundbreaking...
Ambulance drivers in Kingston and St. Andrew continue sick out
Radio Jamaica
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July 8, 2025
Industrial action by ambulance drivers attached to the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department have gone into a second day as promised, amid stalled payouts for overtime and retroactive payments. The now-partial sick out, which started Monday,...
Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival returns August 2
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
A vibrant celebration of Jamaican culture is coming to Palm Beach County as the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival returns on Saturday, August 2, promising a full day of entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities at John Prince Park...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley snags Humanitarian Award
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 8, 2025
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions – The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino’s on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City. Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Global...