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A Jamaica Urban Transit Company bus carrying third country nationals who arrived in the island on Tuesday departs from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston under police escort.
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TCN CAUTION - Gov’t urged to weigh legal liabilities as 22 deported foreigners arrive under US deal

The arrival of 22 Latin American and European migrants at Norman Manley International Airport under the controversial third county nationals agreement (TCN) has triggered a warning from one political analyst that Jamaica could face legal liabilities. University of the West Indies lecturer in the Department of Government Damion Gordon said the Holness administration must ensure openness, and evaluate its responsibilities regarding the agreement.

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Retired Justice Seymour Panton, former president of the Court of Appeal.
14 Oct, 2026 0

Panton urges new KCs to help end Jamaica’s reliance on Privy Council

Former president of the Court of Appeal Justice (Ret’d) Seymour Panton has challenged Jamaica’s newly appointed King’s Counsel to use their influence to advance the country’s long-running effort to…
From left: Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson, KC; Oswest Senior-Smith, KC; and Deputy Solicitor General Lisa White, KC, share a laugh during a conversation after they were admitted to the Inner Bar during a ceremony at the Supreme Court o
14 Oct, 2026 0

Three called to Inner Bar as Chief Justice urges leadership, service

Three members of Jamaica’s legal profession – Deputy Solicitor General Lisa White, Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson and veteran attorney Oswest Senior-Smith – have been called to the…
A section of the Montego Bay Bypass, which forms part of the larger Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St James.
14 Oct, 2026 0

JHTA fears winter season gridlock as MoBay roadworks lag

WESTERN BUREAU: The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is warning that worsening traffic congestion in Montego Bay threatens to disrupt the winter tourist season as major roadworks remain…
Inside the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries after arsonists tried to set fire to the building days after a deadly service in October 2021.
14 Oct, 2026 0

Video shows Ruddock taking responsibility for Pathways killing

Murder accused Andre Ruddock had expressed regret in a video-recorded caution statement to police, admitting he was guilty of killing fellow church member Taneka Gardner and that it was something he…
Deputy Mayor Lorraine Dobson chairing a meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation on Tuesday.
14 Oct, 2026 0

KSAMC demands proof of source for water parties

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has moved to block events involving the recreational use of National Water Commission (NWC)-supplied water as drought conditions persist and…
Kevon Stephenson (forefront), director of investigation at the Integrity Commission.
14 Oct, 2026 0

IC wants probe of single-source contracts

Declaring that competition was the exception in the awarding of government contracts last year, Kevon Stephenson, director of investigation at the Integrity Commission, says in 2025, single-source…
Heroy Clarke (right), the sole nominee for the Jamaica Labour Party’s deputy leadership of Area Council Four, receives the party’s symbolic bell from outgoing deputy leader J.C. Hutchinson after his nomination at Sunday’s Area Council Four meeting at
14 Oct, 2026 0

Clarke says local polls key to JLP’s fourth-term bid

WESTERN BUREAU: Heroy Clarke, the sole nominee for the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) deputy leadership of Area Council Four, said the road to a fourth term in government runs through the 2028 local…
Michael Troupe (centre), councillor for the Granville division in the St James Municipal Corporation, addresses the monthly meeting of the corporation last Thursday. Also pictured are Martin Kellier (left), councillor for the Welcome Hall division, and Ker
14 Oct, 2026 0

St James councillors bemoan inconsistent garbage collection

WESTERN BUREAU: The issue of inadequate garbage collection again took centre stage at last Thursday’s sitting of the St James Municipal Corporation, where several councillors lamented the inconsistent…
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Finding her formula - Roxanne Francis’ journey to a PhD in mathematics

Long before she understood what a career in mathematics might entail, Dr Roxanne Francis had already added it to her list of possibilities. At eight years old, while attending St Ann’s Bay Primary…