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File Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses a CARICOM 39th Heads of Government meeting held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on July 4, 2018.
File Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses a CARICOM 39th Heads of Government meeting held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on July 4, 2018.

Jamaicans masterminds of CARICOM skills certificate fraud – report

 (Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaicans are the main culprits in an emerging illicit scheme of Caribbean nationals submitting fraudulent skills certificate to obtain the right to work in CARICOM countries, an issue likely to inflame anti-free movement passions to the detriment of an already struggling integration movement.

Christopher Grant
Christopher Grant

Jamaican is New York City Ballet’s rising star

(Jamaica Observer) When Russian-born, American ballet choreographer George Balanchine co-founded the New York City Ballet over 70 years ago, little did he know that a dancer with strong Jamaican roots would rise among its ranks.

People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary Julian Robinson (left) converses with Phillip Paulwell outside the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston yesterday following the ruling by the Constitutional Court.
People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary Julian Robinson (left) converses with Phillip Paulwell outside the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston yesterday following the ruling by the Constitutional Court.

Jamaica Supreme Court says national ID system transgresses constitution

(Jamaica Gleaner) The government is still trying to come to terms with yesterday’s  Consti-tutional Court ruling, which struck down the National Identification and Registration Act that establishes the controversial National Identification and Data System (NIDS).

Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s foreign minister, shakes hands with Tian Qi, ambassador of China to Jamaica, after signing a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative between the two governments.

Jamaica signs on to China’s global initiative

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica is on the cusp of reaping the benefits of expanded relations with China after Thursday’s signing of a landmark memorandum of understanding set to be the launching pad of ramped-up investment and trade between the two nations.

Daddy, don’t kill mommy!

(Jamaica Observer)  “Daddy, don’t kill Mommy” was the earnest cry of a 12-year-old girl when her father chased her mother and shot her before killing himself on Waltham Park Road on Wednesday.

Asif Ahmad, British high commissioner to Jamaica and The Bahamas, attends a press briefing on the Windrush Compensation Scheme announced by the United Kingdom home secretary on Wednesday.

7,000 Jamaicans to cash in on £200m Windrush Payouts

(Jamaica Gleaner) Even though more than 7,000 native or descended Jamaicans may be beneficiaries of a portion of the £200 million Windrush Compensation Scheme, the British high commissioner here has urged against focusing on monetising the trauma of the thousands of people who have suffered from the United Kingdom’s (UK) tough immigration laws.

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