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.
Category: Government
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.
Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords. The Minister of Jamaica's National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, and the Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, have given an order to the police. They must end the practice of confiscating citizens' cell phones. This means the police can no longer demand that citizens reveal their … Continue reading Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
US Narcotics Report: Jamaica’s Role in Global Drug Trafficking
US Narcotics Report: Jamaica's Role in Global Drug Trafficking. According to the latest US Narcotics Control Report, Jamaica is a major producer of illegal drugs. And an important transit country for narcotics en route to North America and Europe.
Media Manipulation: Jamaica and the Cuban Doctors Narrative
Media Manipulation: Jamaica and the Cuban Doctors Narrative. In the aftermath of Wednesday's March 26, 2025, visit to Jamaica by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, one of Jamaica's premiere news outlets published an article. The article had an ambitious, manipulative headline.