According to the Jamaica Observer, the Opposition spokesman on national security, Senator Peter Bunting, has reprimanded the Government for what he asserts are policies that have resulted in a prolonged increase in murder rates. ““They created the conditions why the murders spiked, they created the conditions why police couldn’t do their jobs,” he remarked during…
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…
The candidate of the People’s National Party (PNP), Paul Patmore, has reinitiate his goat project. Patmore informed the Jamaica Star that he has been distributing animals for the past 30 years. Patmore announced his goat project three weeks ago. He plans to use his goat initiative to upset the South Trelawny division, a Jamaica Labour…
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,…
Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the tragic murder of a 19-year-old female in Clarendon, a developing situation that has deeply affected the local community. The victim, identified as Derricka Rodgers, was a sales representative hailing from the Gravel Hill district of the parish. Her disappearance was reported to authorities…
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…
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…
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