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Protesters confront Federal agents as they walk down Lafayette Street after an immigration sweep on Canal Street through Chinatown, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
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Feds say 14 arrested during chaotic immigration sweep that sparked protests on NYC’s Canal Street

NEW YORK (AP) — An immigration enforcement operation that sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street led to the arrests of 14 people, federal authorities said Wednesday, including…
Attorneys-at-law Kevin Powell (right) and Pierre Rogers after being appointed to the Inner Bar at a ceremony at the Supreme Court on October 21.
22 Oct, 2025 0

Attorneys-at-law Kevin Powell and Pierre Rogers appointed King's Counsel

Former Jamaican Bar Association President Kevin Powell and criminal defence attorney Pierre Rogers have been appointed King's Counsel, one of the highest professional honours for lawyers in…
Clarke is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault at common law, and using a firearm to commit a felony.
22 Oct, 2025 0

Adjustments made to court operations amid TS Melissa

Operations at courts islandwide have been adjusted as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa. The Court Administration Division is reporting that all courts were closed at 3:00 p.m. today to allow…
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22 Oct, 2025 0

Overseas line workers being brought in to Jamaica as part of Melissa preparations - JPS

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says overseas line workers, under partnerships with overseas contractors, are being brought in as part of preparations for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. The…
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green
22 Oct, 2025 0

Ministry of Agriculture ramps up preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Agriculture says it has moved into high gear as it activates its national disaster preparedness protocols in anticipation of the approaching weather system. Portfolio Minister Floyd…
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
22 Oct, 2025 0

Bartlett urges tourism sector to heighten readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa

With Tropical Storm Melissa inching closer to Jamaica, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging industry players and visitors to act swiftly to protect lives and property, describing preparedness as…
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22 Oct, 2025 0

Gas prices down $3.06, diesel down $3.06

Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $3.06 to sell for $151.36 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will also go down by…
Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Phillip Davis.
22 Oct, 2025 0

Bahamas gov't defends decision to use dormant accounts to fund disaster emergencies

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government is defending its decision to table legislation aimed at transferring funds from dormant accounts to the country’s Disaster Emergency Fund, saying that…
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22 Oct, 2025 0

Flow says all systems ready for Tropical Storm Melissa

Telecommunications provider Flow says its teams and systems are fully prepared for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, as Jamaica braces for possible adverse weather conditions. The…