Category: Government

Arleen McBean Becomes Assistant Superintendent of Police

Arleen McBean Becomes Assistant Superintendent of Police. The Jamaica Police Federation will begin selecting a new leader soon. The authorities have promoted its leader, Sergeant Arleen McBean, to the senior ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. She is now an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

FLA Report: Data Fabrication and Server Failures Exposed

FLA Report revealed multiple discrepancies, including intentional data Fabrication and Server Failures and poor management. The findings from the Integrity Commission (IC) investigation into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. It came eight weeks after it was submitted and after a court rulling.

House Republicans Rejected bipartisan deal to Fund DHS

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have rejected a bipartisan deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They approved a different plan instead. This decision prolongs the shutdown, causing huge delays at airports. Their Senate colleagues supported a bill that would reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It excludes funding for immigration agencies to gain the Democrats' support.

Trump Administration Reviews 55 Million Visa Holders

The Trump administration is reviewing more than 55 million valid U.S. visa holders for any violations that could lead to their deportation. The Associated Press reports that the move is part of a growing crackdown. The crackdown targets foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States. Responding to a question from The Associated Press on Thursday, the State Department stated that all U.S. visa holders, including tourists, are subject to "continuous vetting." This is to decide whether any may be ineligible for permission to enter or stay in the United States. If such information is discovered, the visa will be revoked. If the visa holder is in the United States, they may face deportation.

KD Knight Denies Claims in JLP’s Alleged Audio Fabrication

KD Knight Denies Claims in JLP's Alleged Audio Fabrication. According to The Gleaner, retired defense attorney and legislator KD Knight is threatening to file a defamation lawsuit against Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton and the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP). Knight alleges that they played a "manipulated recording" during Sunday's JLP mass rally, which falsely implied … Continue reading KD Knight Denies Claims in JLP’s Alleged Audio Fabrication

Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny

Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny. On Sunday morning, July 6, hospital authorities reported that five people were dead and seven others were injured. This was after a Hiace bus veered off the North Coast Highway. It crashed into several palm trees. The tragic highway crash happened around 2:00 a.m. near Salt … Continue reading Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny

Dr. Dawes Challenges Holness Over 24 Dead Babies At Jubilee

Dr. Dawes Challenges Holness Over 24 Dead Babies At Jubilee. The scandal of the 24 babies who died at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, in June, remains a hot topic in the news. It continues to make the rounds in the news cycle. Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, called on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to take action against Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton.

PNP Protests Against Chung’s Appointment as FID Chief

PNP Protests Against Chung's Appointment as FID Chief. In Jamaica, on Monday, June 2, 2025, hundreds of supporters of the opposition People's National Party (PNP) gathered at Heroes Circle. They were against Prime Minister Andrew Holness appointing Dennis Chung. He was appointed as the Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID). The opposition … Continue reading PNP Protests Against Chung’s Appointment as FID Chief

Neurosurgical Drill: PNP Alleges Corruption in Procurement

Neurosurgical Drill: PNP Alleges Corruption in Procurement. The parliamentary opposition announced on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that it would be contacting the Auditor General. They will also reach out to the Integrity Commission. Their aim is to investigate the multi-million dollar purchase of a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children. The opposition has criticized the $31 million price tag as excessive and insulting to taxpayers.