United States Attorney’s Office- Northern District of Florida: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA – Jacqueline Dianne Wallace, 52, a Jamaican citizen, has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint and charged with unlawfully making a false claim of citizenship in order to register to vote in the 2024 Florida Presidential Primary Election. Michelle Spaven, Acting United States Attorney…
To all individuals from the Island seeking to have children in the United States, the Trump Administration has implemented a suspension of practices associated with what is commonly referred to as “birth tourism.” This issue has been a significant focus for the Administration, which seeks to eliminate birthright citizenship. Currently, the Administration’s position is under…
As of May 29, the U.S. Department of State officially lowered its travel advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 (reconsider travel) to Level 2 (exercise increased caution). This change reflects a measured improvement in safety conditions, primarily driven by a reported decline in violent crime compared to 2024. Jamaica joins Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland,…
The Higher Education Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to strengthen educational resources and provide financial assistance to students in higher education. It established programs for library development, urban land-grant institutions, and historically Black colleges and universities. Critically, it restructured federal student aid, creating grants, loans, and work-study programs to expand…
The Sahel countries includes, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Nigeria, Sudan, Guinea, and Eritrea. The G5 Sahel (French: G5 du Sahel) is a regional organization established in 2014 by Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. On May 30, Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), identified the Sahel as the…
Trinidad fans were left bitterly disappointed after Vybz Kartel (Adidja Palmer), also known as the World Boss, failed to perform in Trinidad and Tobago for the eagerly awaited One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF) on May 31. This event had been highly anticipated, generating excitement among his devoted followers who were eager to see their favorite…
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has indicated that Port Royal in Kingston is set to be designated a World Heritage Site. Speaking on Wednesday at the floral tribute to mark the 95th anniversary of the birth of former Prime Minister Edward Seaga, Grange said the designation is to be undertaken…
The United States is set to deport approximately 2,500 Jamaican nationals, a move that underscores the ongoing immigration challenges faced by both countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has confirmed that around 2,500 Jamaicans are facing deportation from the United States (US). This information was presented during a…
This year’s Africa Day celebrations within educational institutions throughout the island are set to take place on Friday, May 30, generating significant anticipation for the forthcoming festivities. Traditionally observed on May 25, Africa Day will be commemorated on May 30 this year, as May 25 falls on a Sunday. The event is organized by the…
Chinese students studying in the United States are facing uncertainty regarding their futures following the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, which indicated that the visas of certain students would be revoked. The U.S. is poised to revoke visas for some Chinese students, particularly those engaged in “critical fields” and those…
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