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Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100k fee for H-1B visas
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NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette  Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler i...
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Dunbeholden hold Arnett to draw in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens moved up three places to fifth in the points table despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Dunbeholden FC in their resc...
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Annual withdrawals of $11.4 billion from NHT to continue – Williams
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Government will continue the annual withdrawal of $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) for budgetary support which has been made more c...
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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Nearly $30b in new taxes on sweetened beverages, cigarettes, pure alcohol and tourism activities
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
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LONDON, United Kingdom -- Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. The 32-year-old, who now plays for...
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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PATH recognised among regional best practices in fight to eliminate child labour
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KINGSTON, Jamaica -Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour ...
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
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Throne Speech: Gov’t to ensure peace dividends are felt across the society – GG
February 12 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a bid to maintain the gains made by the security forces in reducing crime, particulalry murders, the Ministry of National Secur...
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.92 to one US dollar
February 12 05:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, February 12, ended at $157.92, up 91 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
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JFJ congratulates Claudette Thompson on DPP appointment, calls for annual reports
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has expressed congratulations to Claudette Thompson on her appointment as director of public prosecuti...
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DPP wants educators to help address issue of work ethic
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DPP wants educators to help address issue of work ethic
August 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has urged educators to help change the growing culture of little regard fo...
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DPP Llewellyn lauds JCF for support over the years
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DPP Llewellyn lauds JCF for support over the years
June 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Director of Public Prosecution, Paula Llewellyn, has lauded the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for its role in supporting the wo...
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Judiciary says it could not override ODPP decision to drop case against Trade Winds Citrus
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Judiciary says it could not override ODPP decision to drop case against Trade Winds Citrus
May 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica says it had no authority to continue pursuing the Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL) case following the de...
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DPP says SSL fraud discourse could harm prosecution
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DPP says SSL fraud discourse could harm prosecution
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Lewellyn is urging members of the public to be “judicious” with their discourse surrou...
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Gov’t welcomes court ruling on DPP’s retirement age
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Gov’t welcomes court ruling on DPP’s retirement age
December 20, 2024
The Prime Minister Andrew Holness-led administration says it welcomes Friday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal which it said affirmed that its decision ...
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Appeal Court to decide on DPP ruling next court term
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Appeal Court to decide on DPP ruling next court term
June 28, 2024
The five-day hearing to determine whether the Constitutional Court erred in striking a 2023 amendment extending the tenure of incumbent Director of Pu...
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Gov’t files appeal in DPP retirement age dispute
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Gov’t files appeal in DPP retirement age dispute
April 23, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government, through the Attorney General, has filed an appeal as promised, against the ruling of the Constitutional Court that...
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Interim DPP to be named Monday
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Interim DPP to be named Monday
April 21, 2024
An interim Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to be named by the Public Service Commission on Monday. The interim DPP will replace Paula Llewell...
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PNP ready to go all the way to Privy Council in DPP matter
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April 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding says the party is prepared to go to the nation’s highest appeal court to defe...
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Llewellyn is no longer DPP, insists Golding
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Llewellyn is no longer DPP, insists Golding
April 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding insisted Friday that the post of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is vacant and urged the Serv...
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Gov’t to appeal Constitutional Court ruling against DPP’s extension
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April 19, 2024
The Ministry of Justice says the government will be appealing the court ruling against the extension of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Ll...
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WATCH: Court rules second extension of DPP’s tenure unconstitutional
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WATCH: Court rules second extension of DPP’s tenure unconstitutional
April 19, 2024
The constitutional court has ruled that the second extension of Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in office is unconstitutional...
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With its revenues severely imperiled by Hurricane Melissa, the Government is looking to raise $29.4 billion in new taxes in the 2026-2027 fiscal year....
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