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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a fresh attack on former President Donald Trump, calling for Americans to “turn the page” as the 2024 presidential election approaches. In a social media post shared on the morning of September 14, 2024, Harris framed Trump as someone who has repeatedly acted in his […]

St. Catherine, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has achieved a significant milestone with the formal handover of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) Certification at the National Police College of Jamaica. The ceremony, hosted by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Merrick Watson of the Training Branch, marked […]

St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Floyd Green, took to social media on Saturday to express his pride in Carolyn Sangster, a young model from his constituency who recently graced the stage at New York Fashion Week. In a tweet posted on September 14, 2024, Green highlighted that Sangster […]

Kingston, Jamaica — A delegation from the Organization of American States (OAS) visited Jamaica this week, engaging with a wide range of local stakeholders to discuss issues related to electoral processes, gender equality, and civil society involvement. The meetings, which took place on September 13, 2024, were part of ongoing efforts by the OAS to […]

Washington, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris took to social media on Friday to reiterate her dedication to the safety and wellbeing of women and girls, emphasizing her career-long commitment to protecting their rights. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Harris highlighted the critical role the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has played in […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, led by Minister Nigel Clarke, has reached a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restructure public sector compensation. In collaboration with the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), the Ministry concluded an agreement addressing items carried over from the implementation of the new […]

Asmara, Eritrea – Eritrean senior official, Yemane G. Meskel, expressed strong disapproval in a public response to comments made by U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman regarding Eritrea. In a statement shared on social media, Meskel criticized Sherman’s views on Eritrean freedom and the region’s history, calling them “grotesquely familiar” and rooted in ignorance. Sherman, who has […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has officially announced the theme for National Heritage Week 2024 as “One Love, One People, One Heritage.” The announcement, made via social media on September 13, has already sparked excitement as Jamaicans prepare to observe this significant celebration from October 14 […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall heavyweight Chronic Law and rising star Jinyus have made waves on the international music scene with their latest track, “Self Destruction.” Released on September 12, the single made a significant impact on the US iTunes Reggae Chart, debuting at number 47 and quickly rising to an impressive number 2 on the […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of Mexico on the occasion of their 214th Independence Anniversary. The Minister’s message was conveyed during a reception held in honour of Mexico’s National Day at the residence of […]