Senator backs 15-year mandatory minimum, warns against weakening Firearms Act

Dominicans warned against being lured by Russia to fight in Ukraine

Court walkout looms

Court walkout looms

Lawmakers weigh new legal approach to domestic violence

Lawmakers on both sides of the Parliament have agreed to explore the possibility of making domestic violence a stand-alone crime amid uncertainty about what would constitute the offence. “I would certainly ask that it be up for discussion,” said Olivia Grange, chairman of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament that is reviewing the Domestic Violence Act, during a meeting on Wednesday. Her suggestion was embraced by government and opposition members of the committee from both the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament.

Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Hundreds protest for return of Nobel peace laureate Machado to Venezuela

Costa Rica minister fired for attending Trump meeting without telling president

Court halts Trump’s ‘unlawful attempt’ to gut social services for Caribbean immigrants

NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James has welcomed a court ruling preventing the Trump administration’s “unlawful attempt” to stop essential health, education and social service programmes for low-income families, including Caribbean immigrants.

Chuck to meet with protesting lawyers over Firearms Act discontent

Chuck to meet with protesting lawyers over Firearms Act discontent

RICKETTS’S COUNTER-ATTACK

Ricketts ‘immune to negative comments’ as he boasts of JFF’s successes

‘STATE NOT ABOVE THE LAW’

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is insisting that the “State is not above the law”, amid growing concerns about an increase in the number of fatal police shootings across the island. Speaking yesterday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Housing Agency of Jamaica’s (HAJ) Luana Phase Four in St Elizabeth, Holness emphasised that independent institutions are in place to hold security forces accountable.

‘STATE NOT ABOVE THE LAW’ - PM declares all cop-involved fatal shootings properly investigated, questions why protests only held over police killings

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is insisting that the “State is not above the law”, amid growing concerns about an increase in the number of fatal police shootings across the island. Speaking yesterday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Housing Agency of Jamaica’s (HAJ) Luana Phase Four in St Elizabeth, Holness emphasised that independent institutions are in place to hold security forces accountable.

‘There will be elections in Venezuela,’ interim leader tells UN

Jess files formal questions in Parliament over ‘flawed’ Firearms Act

Lawyers protest mandatory minimum sentences under Firearms Act

Lawyers stage silent protest over mandatory gun sentences

President of the Jamaica Bar Association, Tenneshia Watkins, along with veteran attorneys Peter Champagnie and Christopher Townsend were among a group of lawyers who staged a silent protest at the Supreme Court on Wednesday over provisions of Jamaica’s firearms legislation. “We have seen the injustices in the system and we are now here for a change. The biggest issue we have is the mandatory minimum which has taken away the discretion of the judge totally,” Watkins said.

French court confirms rape trial for PSG and Morocco star Hakimi

NWA promises patching within days as Hertford road protest continues

Taxi operators in Hertford, Westmoreland, say they are running out of patience as a protest over deteriorating roads entered its second day on Tuesday, with residents demanding action after what they say are repeated promises to fix the battered roadway. “A $3 million we trust the bus for and we can’t work. No road no up deh so,” one public passenger vehicle (PPV) operator said. He noted that the poor condition of the roads is damaging vehicles and affecting residents, including students trying to get to school.

Chybar: Let voters, not councillors, choose mayors

WESTERN BUREAU: Westmoreland businessman Moses Chybar wants Jamaica to rethink the way mayors are chosen, arguing that the country’s constitutional-reform debate should examine whether municipal leaders should receive their mandate directly from the people. Chybar, the president of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is proposing a system in which mayors would be elected separately from councillors, giving them a parishwide or municipalitywide mandate and greater independence from the political grouping that controls the municipal corporation.

G2K lauds Holness on CPA election

Legal fraternity to stage silent protest over Firearms Act

Jamaica’s legal fraternity will gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stage a silent protest, demanding immediate amendments to the country’s Firearms Act over strict mandatory sentencing laws. Legal groups and civil rights advocates have long criticised the law’s mandatory sentencing rules, arguing that they strip judges of the power to determine appropriate punishments.

George Davis elected JGRA president

Venezuelan shot by ICE agent in Texas detained with bullet inside him — lawyer

Golding makes fresh bid to overhaul Crown lands law

Whale carcass removed from Salt Marsh waters as NEPA maintains caution warning

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says a whale carcass that attracted sharks and large crowds to Salt Marsh, Trelawny, has been successfully removed from the nearshore area and towed offshore. The operation was carried out by boat captains and crews contracted by NEPA, following an earlier advisory warning members of the public to avoid entering the affected waters after sharks were observed feeding on the carcass.

Cabbies and residents protest in Westmoreland over poor roads, demerit system

Legislative agenda under pressure as Parliament resumes

With half of the parliamentary year already completed, the Government’s legislative agenda may have to go into overdrive if many key proposed laws announced in the Throne Speech earlier this year are to be introduced, debated and passed. On Tuesday, legislators will reconvene the business of the country at George William Gordon House after a two-month summer break.

…CPFSA tried to separate wards before pregnancy

...CPFSA tried to separate wards before pregnancy

Do not enter! Public urged to avoid Salt Marsh area in Trelawny after shark sighting

A public warning has been issued by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) urging citizens not to enter the ocean in the vicinity of Salt Marsh in Trelawny after sharks were seen in shallow waters feeding on the carcass of a whale. In a statement on Saturday, NEPA said the carcass may continue to attract sharks and other scavengers even after feeding activity is no longer visible.

Residents stage fiery protest after cops kill alleged gang leader

US$43B and counting...cost for US military war on Iran continues to climb

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up to September 3, the American military spent approximately US$43.6 billion on the war with Iran, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the conflict since it was launched by the US and Israel on February 28 this year.

US$45,000 undeclared cash lands man in court

US$45,000 undeclared cash lands man in court

Sept 30 deadline to get on year-end voters’ list

Eligible Jamaicans are being reminded that September 30 is the deadline for registering to be included on the November 30, 2026 voters’ list. The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is encouraging persons aged 18 years and older who are Jamaicans or Commonwealth citizens residing in Jamaica for at least 12 consecutive months to visit any Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) constituency office to complete the registration process.

Dead whale washes ashore in Trelawny, causes major traffic buildup

A dead whale washed ashore at Salt Marsh in Trelawny on Friday, attracting curious onlookers and causing significant traffic congestion along the roadway between St James and Trelawny. According to eyewitnesses, the whale was seen in the sea at about 5:00 pm before its carcass washed up along the shoreline. Some witnesses also reported seeing a shark near the carcass and said it appeared to have bitten a section of the whale’s fin.

US appeals court puts brakes on TCN deportations

NWC warns motorists of pipeline break at Washington Boulevard-Molynes Road intersection

Motorists travelling along the Washington Boulevard and Molynes Road intersection in St Andrew are being asked by the National Water Commission (NWC) to proceed with caution due to a pipeline break in the middle of the roadway. The NWC says it is mobilising to carry out the necessary repair work. The commission says the work will involve excavation of the road and the use of heavy-duty equipment. Traffic flowing along either side of the dual carriageway should follow the directions of flag personnel.

Man shot dead during police-military operation in Westmoreland

A man was shot and killed during a joint police-military operation in Seaford Town, Westmoreland, early Friday morning. He has been identified by the aliases ‘Pepper’ and ‘Jordan’. The shooting took place shortly after 3 o’clock. The police say a firearm was recovered after the shooting. Residents have claimed that the man was killed in cold blood in his home in the presence of his children. Investigators attached to the Independent Commission of Investigations are on the scene.

NWA ramps up $38 million road rehabilitation project in Trelawny

The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is ramping up efforts to complete a robust $38 million patching and local rehabilitation project in Trelawny. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that the project involves bushing, drain cleaning and patching of the worst-affected sections of the targeted roadways. The project is now far advanced, with work being completed in South Trelawny.

UNICEF warns of online sexual abuse crisis

UNITED NATIONS (IPS): Nearly one in five children surveyed across 21 countries reported experiencing technology-facilitated sexual abuse or exploitation within a single year, according to a new UNICEF report that highlights the growing dangers children face online. The report, Through Children’s Eyes: How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual Abuse, examines how digital platforms have become embedded in everyday life while creating new risks for children, particularly those living in conflict zones or other protracted crises.

St Richard's Primary asks parents to collect children early amid protest over fatal police shooting

St Richard's Primary School on Red Hills Road in St Andrew has asked parents to collect their children ahead of normal dismissal time following a fiery roadblock mounted by angry residents protesting a fatal police shooting this morning. The fire has since been extinguished. The incident happened along Karl Samuda Avenue this morning. In a notice to parents, the school noted that the situation has not negatively affected the school and that normal activities continued on the school compound. A strong police presence is now in the area.

Fiery roadblock on Red Hills Road as residents protest fatal police shooting

Man fatally shot by police in St Andrew, residents stage protest

A man known by his alias, ‘Mad Dog’, was shot and killed by the police on Karl Samuda Avenue in St Andrew this morning. The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting have not yet been ascertained. In response, angry residents of the area mounted a fiery protest along sections of Red Hills Road. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the incident. As of September 13, some 215 people have been killed by the security forces in alleged confrontations.

Chuck warns against going soft on guns

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is reviewing the mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act but remains convinced, along with the security forces, that the tough penalties are helping to reduce murders and shootings. At the same time, Chuck said firearms are a major problem in Jamaica and cautioned against sending a signal that the Government intends to ease enforcement of the law.

1,200 back on the job as Royalton reopens Trelawny resorts

WESTERN BUREAU: Nearly 11 months after Hurricane Melissa forced their closure, Royalton’s two Trelawny resorts reopened their doors Tuesday morning, welcoming their first set of guests and putting approximately 1,200 tourism workers back on at the job. Royalton Blue Waters, and Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters, both Autograph Collection properties, returned 578 rooms to Jamaica’s tourism inventory following extensive repairs, refurbishment and upgrades in the wake of the Category Five hurricane.

Norman Manley march toward Manning Cup second round on maximum points

US Supreme Court denies Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots

Stand Up for Jamaica questions Government's $8b–$10b prison plan

Human rights organisation Stand Up for Jamaica is questioning the Government’s plan to build a new maximum-security correctional facility, arguing that Jamaica should focus on rehabilitation and separating serious offenders from those convicted of less serious crimes.

Green: Government securing nation’s food future

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says Jamaica is making strides in securing its place as a food-secure nation, citing strategic investments in infrastructure and innovation, stronger partnerships with tourism stakeholders, and a commitment to food safety. He noted that the country’s agricultural foundations are resilient and steadily transforming to secure the nation’s food future, proving capable of overcoming climate and economic shocks.

Guyana reaffirms confidence in International Court of Justice

Gun law credited with decrease in murders, says Chuck

Gun law credited with decrease in murders, says Chuck