A bill called the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act has been introduced in the United States Congress to address the issue of illegal firearms flowing into the Caribbean, particularly impacting countries like Haiti. The act aims to enhance transparency and enforcement in anti-trafficking efforts, with a focus on reducing gun violence in the region.
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Supreme Court hears PNP challenge of DPP’s retirement age change in November.
The Supreme Court of Jamaica will take up a lawsuit filed by the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) challenging the legality of the recent constitutional amendments to extend the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) retirement age in November.
Jamaican Politicians Minister Scoffed at IC Code Of Conduct.
The Integrity Commission needs help getting Andrew Holness's administration members to sign off on its leadership code of conduct.
Rogue policeman arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into Portmore lock-up.
Another member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has run afoul of the law. Constable John Doe (the police have withheld his name), attached to the Greater Portmore Police Station in St Catherine, is in police custody after one of his colleagues allegedly caught him smuggling contraband
The people spoke, and Government listened–new restraint guidelines coming.
n his presentation in Parliament on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Minister of Transport, Audley Shaw, stated that the Government has listened to the complaints and has moved to effect changes. However, he argued that a compromise is necessary given the realities of public transportation in Jamaica.
January 6 convicted felon is running for Congress in 2024
A West Virginia lawmaker who participated in the January 6 riot at the Capitol has announced he is running for Congress in 2024. Only in America does a man who, in cahoots with others, attempts to overthrow his government now wants a seat in Congress.
It is time for Jamaica to become a republic–PM Holness.
Prime Minister Holness said the Government would be moving with haste and eagerness toward transforming Jamaica into a republic.
Speaker McCarthy realized his dream, but not without chaos.
After a historic and somewhat astonishing week of repeated votes, McCarthy realized his dream. But it did not come easy. He had to wheel and deal. Ring a few arms and calm a few nerves. Most of us would have given up-not McCarthy.