King Charles orders Gov’t to cover legal fees for Kartel’s Privy...
King Charles the Third has officially ordered the Jamaican government to cover the legal expenses of dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused following the recent decision by the UK Privy Council to overturn their 2014 murder convictions.
Jamaica: Interim injunction blocks gov’t from removing Haitian asylum seekers
An interim injunction is now in effect, preventing the Government of Jamaica from removing the Haitians at Robin's Bay, St. Mary who are seeking asylum in Jamaica.
Jamaica: Acting Director of Public Prosecutions to be appointed
An acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) will be appointed in Jamaica, the Attorney General's Chambers announced today, 48 hours after it told Jamaicans that a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday had no impact on Paula Llewellyn's status in office.
Caribbean police federation group condemns recent attacks on Jamaican cops
The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) has condemned recent attacks on members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), particularly the tragic killing of Constable Ricardo Fairclough on April 15.
Jamaica: Cabinet Approves Contract for Supply of 100 Buses
Jamaica: Cabinet Approves Contract for Supply of 100 Buses
Vybz Kartel retrial hearing in Court of Appeal set for June...
The Court of Appeal will start hearing arguments on June 10 to determine whether Vybz Kartel and three other men who were charged for Clive 'Lizard' Williams' murder should be retried.
Jamaica: Gov’t allocates $150 million to combat drought conditions
The Government of Jamaica has allocated an initial $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of water tanks to areas that are experiencing water challenges due to persistent drought conditions.
Jamaica: Drunk plane passenger fined $10,000 for bad behaviour
A British woman who got drunk and caused a ruckus on a plane after her request for more alcohol was denied was fined $10,000 by the St James Parish Court on Monday.
Jamaica: Five Men Arrested for Alleged Abuse at American Boarding School...
Jamaican authorities have apprehended and charged five men on Friday in connection with allegations of abuse at the Atlantis Leadership Academy in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth.
Two Jamaican refs selected to officiate at Olympic tournament this summer
Two Jamaican FIFA referees, Daneon Parchment and Odette Hamilton, have been selected by FIFA to officiate at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris.