GOP Healthcare Bill Passed: What It Means for ACA Subsidies. The GOP members of the US House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill on Wednesday. According to reports, it's likely to fail in the Senate. Some Republicans are concerned that the legislation allows enhanced Obamacare subsidies to expire at the end of the year.
Category: Foreign News
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.
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.
Trump Evicted Admiral Fagan: A Shocking Dismissal Story
Trump Evicted Admiral Fagan: A Shocking Dismissal Story. The Trump administration made a sudden and surprising move. They gave the former highest-ranking woman in the military just three hours to vacate her government-funded home. This eviction ultimatum came just two weeks after President Trump fired her for supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Many were left in shock.
Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering: Two Jamaicans Convicted
Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering: Two Jamaicans Convicted. On Friday, January 17, a court in Massachusetts, United States, convicted two Jamaican men. They were involved in a high-stakes international drug trafficking and money laundering operation.
Jessie Ripoll Principal O’Neil Stevens Dies in an Accident
Jessie Ripoll Principal O'Neil Stevens Dies in Accident in the U.S. The entire community of Jamaica is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of O'Neil Stevens. He was the Principal of Jessie Ripoll Primary School. His wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, also passed away.
Remembering Cissy Houston: A Musical Legacy.
Cissy Houston, the Grammy-winning mother of Whitney Houston, passed away at 91. Her daughter-in-law shared the news, describing Cissy as a matriarch with deep faith and conviction. With a career spanning over seventy years, Cissy was an influential figure in music, backing legends and winning Grammys for her gospel work.
Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Explained.
The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged Mayor Eric Adams with corruption, alleging he misused his position for personal benefits, including luxury travel. In exchange, he facilitated fire department approvals for a Turkish diplomatic building. Adams denies wrongdoing and claims the investigation is politically motivated. Meanwhile, Jamaica's PM Holness seeks to invalidate a critical corruption report against him.
AG Letitia James Advocates Against Gun Trafficking to Caribbean.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 12 other attorneys general, calls on Congress to address U.S. gun trafficking to the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica. They urge enhanced funding for inspection agencies and support for the CATCH Act to improve anti-trafficking efforts, linking gun smuggling to rising violence in Caribbean nations.
Kamala Harris Outsmarting Trump in the 2024 Presidential Debate: Analysis & Reactions.
The first and possibly only 2024 presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Trump took place. Trump resorted to personal attacks and false claims, with Vice President Harris effectively countering him. GOP strategists were disappointed, and even a GOP source close to Trump admitted that the debate didn't go well for the former president.