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US/Jamaica Third Country National agreement topic of contention in Senate

US/Jamaica Third Country National agreement topic of contention in Senate

The Third Country National agreement between Jamaica and the United States was a topic of contention in yesterday's sitting of the Upper House.While commenting on the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill, Opposition Senator Lambert Brown expressed his discontent with the TCN arrangement.

National Security Ministry says reports that Third Country Nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false and misleading

National Security Ministry says reports that Third Country Nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false and misleading

In a statement this morning, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any TCNs to any location in Jamaica at this time.

Senate approves Civil Aviation Amendment legislation

Senate approves Civil Aviation Amendment legislation

The Senate has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, which aims to ensure that Jamaica's aviation laws effectively support the fulfilment of international obligations and align with current global civil aviation standards and best practices.

Dominican man died in motor vehicle crash along Pointe Main Road in Hanover yesterday

Dominican man died in motor vehicle crash along Pointe Main Road in Hanover yesterday

A Dominican man died in a motor vehicle crash along the Pointe Main Road in Hanover, yesterday.He has been identified him as 30-year-old Carlos Baez, a power plant operator.

Charred remains of two unidentified individuals pulled from crash motorcar along PJ Patterson Highway early this morning

Charred remains of two unidentified individuals pulled from crash motorcar along PJ Patterson Highway early this morning

The charred remains of two unidentified individuals were pulled from a crashed motorcar along the Toll Gate to Mandeville leg of the PJ Patterson Highway, in Manchester, early this morning.Reports are that at about 3:45 AM, a White Toyota Noah motorcar, with two people aboard, was being driven along

Retired US soldier accused of killing man in Portland three years ago sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment

Retired US soldier accused of killing man in Portland three years ago sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment

A retired United States soldier accused of killing a man in Portland three years ago has been sentenced to 22 years' imprisonment.He is 48-year-old Emile Tracey of Pine Terrace, Florida, USA.

Opposition Senator calls for more sign language interpreters at Parliamentary proceedings to prevent absences

Opposition Senator calls for more sign language interpreters at Parliamentary proceedings to prevent absences

A call is being made for more sign language interpreters to be present at Parliamentary proceedings to align with local and international standards.Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, raised the matter at today's sitting of the Upper House after an interpreter was not present when the proceedings commenced.

Haitians who landed in Portland on Monday repatriated to their home country last evening

Haitians who landed in Portland on Monday repatriated to their home country last evening

The 28 Haitians who landed at Norwich in Portland on Monday were repatriated to their home country last evening.They had been located during three separate instances and detained by the Portland police.

Local Government Minister says Jamaicans need to pay more attention to earthquakes and their impacts

Local Government Minister says Jamaicans need to pay more attention to earthquakes and their impacts

Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie, who has responsibility for natural disaster response coordination, says Jamaicans need to pay more attention to earthquakes and their impacts.His statement comes amid reports of two back-to-back earthquakes which struck Venezuela yesterday, leaving over

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.

US/Jamaica Third Country National agreement topic of contention in Senate

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Third Country National agreement between Jamaica and the United States was a topic of contention in yesterday's sitting of the Upper House.While commenting on the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill, Opposition Senator Lambert Brown expressed his discontent with the TCN arrangement.

National Security Ministry says reports that Third Country Nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false and misleading

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

In a statement this morning, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any TCNs to any location in Jamaica at this time.

Count down begins for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 for each games they compete in, according to the International Olympic Committee.

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.

Cedella Marley calls for global prayers for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Humanitarian advocate Cedella Marley is calling for global unity and prayers for the people of Venezuela following reports of powerful back-to-back earthquakes that have caused widespread destruction and loss of life.