Ten years after his name appeared in a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Jermaine Thomas now finds himself exiled to a country he’s never known. Born to a U.S. Army father on an American military base in Germany, Thomas was deported last week to Jamaica — a place he’s never lived, has no…
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Jamaica has recently taken significant strides in enhancing its forensic capabilities, with the opening of a state-of-the-art Forensic Pathology Autopsy Suite in Kingston, located at 149 Orange Street. This facility is described as the Caribbean’s first of its kind and represents a major investment of approximately $680 million by the Ministry of National Security. This new facility is specifically…
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KINGSTON, JAMAICA — June 15, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a J$3 million reward for information on those who are involved in the adduction of Lorna “Nikki” Robertson, a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) scrutineer who was abducted on May 30. The offer, made public on Sunday, underscores the growing urgency surrounding the case…
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In a bold move to defend Jamaica’s food supply and disrupt criminal financing, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has officially launched a new Agricultural Protection Branch (APB). The unit, unveiled this week in Kingston, represents a major escalation in the fight against praedial larceny—agricultural theft that law enforcement officials say is increasingly being used to…
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June 12, 2025 – Middle East Region In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Israeli forces have reportedly launched airstrikes against in what they claim are key military and nuclear-related targets inside Iran. The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning local time, targeted facilities, according to Israel, to be associated with…
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Iran responded to Israel’s attack with a barrage of missiles deep into Israel, a move that escalated tensions in the already volatile region and sparked fears of a prolonged conflict. Despite Israel’s advanced Iron Dome and Arrow missile defense systems, which have been praised for their capabilities in intercepting incoming threats, a significant number of…
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A New Dawn in Tower Hill: PM Holness Breaks Ground on Life-Changing Housing Project Today marked a powerful step forward for six families in Tower Hill, St. Andrew, as Prime Minister Andrew Holness led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing development under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The initiative, part of the broader…
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Remembering Walter Rodney: 45 Years Since the Assassination of a Revolutionary Intellectual. March 23, 1942– 13 June 1980. On this day, 45 years ago, the world lost one of its sharpest revolutionary minds. Walter Rodney, the Guyanese historian, Pan-Africanist, and political activist, was assassinated. On 13 June 1980 in a car bombing in Georgetown. He…
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President Trump has acknowledged that recent immigration crackdowns—including ICE raids targeting undocumented farm and hospitality workers—are disrupting U.S. agriculture and harming food supply chains. He stated that many long-standing immigrant laborers have been removed, causing labor shortages on farms and in meatpacking As a result, Trump’s team is reportedly preparing an executive order aimed at…
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The Jamaica Star article spotlights a surprising and image-conscious evolution of the “windshield wipers” at Three Miles, Kingston — now organized under the Windshield Wipers Association. Decked out in matching blue uniforms boldly asking “Can I wipe your glass?”, the initiative signals a shift from the chaotic hustle many associate with these roadside workers to…
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Steps Up for Jamaica
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Historic Flooding Brings New York City to a Standstill — Deadly Storm Shatters Rainfall Records
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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces Its Strongest Storm in Modern History
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Democracy Under Siege as President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania Jailed All Her Opponents
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar Turns on CARICOM as Trinidad Chooses Washington’s Warships Over Regional Peace
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