Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that the United States did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds, under the Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement. Some Jamaicans have raised concerns about the migrant deal, citing safety as a major issue.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says this year's Dream Weekend comes at a defining moment for Western Jamaica, as the region experiences unprecedented levels of public and private investment.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, she explains that she will be engaging stakeholders on a cooperation proposal she developed in March 2025 to be discussed with the United States. According to Ambassador Marks, the U.S. policy on migration would see millions of undocumented persons being returned to their home countries.

Mr. Golding made the appeal while addressing the 14th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on Friday. He argued that the global architecture is under serious threat, with many countries choosing isolation over collaboration, and refraining from negotiated settlement of disputes.

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says his ministry has committed to getting more businesses in the beauty and personal care services industry formalized allowing for access to bigger opportunities. Speaking at the opening of the Jamaica International Beauty Expo recently, Mr. Seiveright said many entrepreneurs have the talent to succeed but are limiting their growth by remaining informal.