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Jamaican Politics

MOCA empowered to investigate and prosecute a broader range of offences The Jamaica Observer19:00Jamaica Caribbean Global Corruption

Gov’t adhering to Jamaica’s refugee policy – Johnson Smith Jamaica Gleaner20:08Jamaica Caribbean Global Corruption

Gov’t apologises for not properly informing public about PM’s planned trip to India The Jamaica Observer17:25Jamaica India Indian Politics

Technology transfer a big benefit for Jamaica from India visit, says PM The Jamaica Observer06:11Jamaica India Indian Politics

PNP calls on Holness to condemn Warmington’s media attacks The Jamaica Observer13:56Warmington Jamaica Caribbean

Watch: JLP’s Warmington attacks media again The Jamaica Observer23:55Warmington Jamaica Caribbean

‘Jamaica’s best days are ahead’ Jamaica Gleaner06:27Jamaica Caribbean

Nigel Clarke | Having buffers is vital to sustained development Jamaica Gleaner06:38Jamaica Caribbean

Growth & Jobs | Positioning Jamaica as a product: Export-led investment business missions Jamaica Gleaner06:51Jamaica Caribbean

‘Touch the road, Andrew’ The Jamaica Observer10:11Jamaica Caribbean

Holness says JLP will do well, but warns against neglect The Jamaica Observer10:22Jamaica Caribbean

Former INDECOM investigator denies knowledge of JDF helicopter video at Keith Clarke’s house The Jamaica Observer01:09JDF Jamaica Caribbean

Errors in post-mortem report were typos, insists pathologist Jamaica Gleaner07:12JDF Jamaica Caribbean

Jamaica and India collaborate in digital technology Jamaica Gleaner01:48Jamaica India Indian Politics

Holness outlines benefits expected to come from ‘successful’ India visit The Jamaica Observer13:52India Jamaica Indian Politics

Watch: Brown Burke says videos attacking media, politicians are dangerous The Jamaica Observer03:07Jamaica Global Issues Caribbean

Naomi’s night The Jamaica Observer06:08Jamaica Global Issues Caribbean

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In the last 4 hours

Elizabeth Morgan | Ease of doing business in Jamaica? Jamaica Gleaner06:22

In the last 8 hours

Panton takes no chance, brings own water to meeting of Parliament’s oversight committee The Jamaica Observer01:48

Earlier today

Panton rejects claims that Integrity Commission is partisan The Jamaica Observer00:57

Yesterday

MOCA empowered to investigate and prosecute a broader range of offences The Jamaica Observer19:00 15-Oct-24

Man gunned down while riding bicycle in Spanish Town The Jamaica Observer14:57 15-Oct-24

PNP calls on Holness to condemn Warmington’s media attacks The Jamaica Observer13:56 15-Oct-24

British Minister for the Caribbean underlines UK support for violence prevention and climate resilience on first visit… GOV.UK (Press Release)12:11 15-Oct-24

Design Week Ja 2024: From Solar to AI The Jamaica Observer10:42 15-Oct-24

Holness says JLP will do well, but warns against neglect The Jamaica Observer10:22 15-Oct-24

‘Touch the road, Andrew’ The Jamaica Observer10:11 15-Oct-24

A battle for Jamaica’s soul The Jamaica Observer10:11 15-Oct-24

Growth & Jobs | Positioning Jamaica as a product: Export-led investment business missions Jamaica Gleaner06:51 15-Oct-24

Jennifer Chapman | The UK and Jamaica must work with Commonwealth partners to protect our planet Jamaica Gleaner06:48 15-Oct-24

In the last 7 days

‘They can’t shut me up’ The Jamaica Observer09:04 14-Oct-24

Holness urges JLP to counter ‘skewed’ narratives through alternative media Jamaica Gleaner06:46 14-Oct-24

Portmore deputy mayor raises alarm over mangrove dumping Jamaica Gleaner06:46 14-Oct-24

WATCH: JLP’s Warmington attacks media again The Jamaica Observer23:55 13-Oct-24

Nigel Clarke | Having buffers is vital to sustained development Jamaica Gleaner06:38 13-Oct-24

Seaga had planned to step away from politics, but… The Jamaica Observer06:15 13-Oct-24

Gov’t adhering to Jamaica’s refugee policy – Johnson Smith Jamaica Gleaner20:08 12-Oct-24

Fitz-Henley wants PNP campaign finance probe finding publicised The Jamaica Observer16:21 12-Oct-24

JADE to host National Debaters’ Week Jamaica Gleaner07:05 12-Oct-24

Difficult balancing act The Jamaica Observer06:41 12-Oct-24

WATCH: Brown Burke says videos attacking media, politicians are dangerous The Jamaica Observer03:07 12-Oct-24

Dr. Erja Askola assumes duties as the new EU Ambassador to Jamaica European External Action Service16:39 11-Oct-24

MoBay mayor wants BSJ to research road deterioration Jamaica Gleaner07:00 11-Oct-24

Dr Erja Askola assumes duties as new EU Ambassador to Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner00:54 11-Oct-24

Johnson Smith expresses solidarity with the US following Hurricane Milton, extends support to… Jamaica Gleaner18:57 10-Oct-24

Former JFF president Heron Dale has died The Jamaica Observer18:51 10-Oct-24

The 1978 Green Bay massacre Jamaica Gleaner07:04 10-Oct-24

Targeting of journalists, civil society groups a threat to democracy - UWI lecturer Jamaica Gleaner06:44 10-Oct-24

Jamaica, India closer to air travel agreement The Jamaica Observer06:08 10-Oct-24

Kamala trolled for unveiling ‘new Jamaican accent’ on Stephen Colbert show Hindustan Times01:58 10-Oct-24

Jamaica and India collaborate in digital technology Jamaica Gleaner01:48 10-Oct-24

Project STAR reports reduction of crime in targeted communities The Jamaica Observer01:24 10-Oct-24

WATCH: Jewish Grandmother, African Farmer, Jamaican Pothead: The Many Accents of Kamala Harris The Washington Free Beacon20:10 9-Oct-24

Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to be renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive The Jamaica Observer19:17 9-Oct-24

Gov’t condemns recent attacks on media by political leaders, supporters The Jamaica Observer18:16 9-Oct-24

Gov’t apologises for not properly informing public about PM’s planned trip to India The Jamaica Observer17:25 9-Oct-24

Holness outlines benefits expected to come from ‘successful’ India visit The Jamaica Observer13:52 9-Oct-24

Pastor urges judiciary to abide by spirit of the law Jamaica Gleaner06:39 9-Oct-24

Former INDECOM investigator denies knowledge of JDF helicopter video at Keith Clarke’s house The Jamaica Observer01:09 9-Oct-24

Robert Miller declares PM Holness, his boyhood friend, a man of integrity The Jamaica Observer00:59 9-Oct-24

In the last month

Matthew Samuda sworn in as MP for St Ann North Eastern The Jamaica Observer23:48 8-Oct-24

Jamaicans in Florida at risk of Hurricane Milton urged to evacuate Jamaica Gleaner20:17 8-Oct-24

Jamaica Strengthens Bilateral Relations with India During Prime Minister Holness’ Visit CaribDaily.News19:40 8-Oct-24

Lance Neita | Ode to the country that gave Tendulkar to Jamaica and to the world Jamaica Gleaner06:29 8-Oct-24

‘Warmy’ takes aim at the media again The Jamaica Observer06:19 8-Oct-24

Naomi’s night The Jamaica Observer06:08 8-Oct-24

PAJ condemns attacks on media from political supporters, leaders The Jamaica Observer02:25 8-Oct-24

Human rights group wants Haitians to be assessed for asylum or refugee status The Jamaica Observer19:43 6-Oct-24

Ammo Shortage Jamaica Gleaner14:51 6-Oct-24

Horace Chang | A balanced approach to unexplained wealth orders in Jamaica Jamaica Gleaner07:10 6-Oct-24

Simon Black | Domestic workers need government action, not a bagga mouth Jamaica Gleaner06:37 6-Oct-24

‘I don’t have any magic wand’ Jamaica Gleaner06:22 6-Oct-24

Technology transfer a big benefit for Jamaica from India visit, says PM The Jamaica Observer06:11 6-Oct-24

Joy amid food shortages and political friction The Jamaica Observer06:11 6-Oct-24

Unbothered Isat Buchanan takes high road amid critics’ broadside The Jamaica Observer06:11 6-Oct-24

JTA president expresses gratitude to educators in message on World Teachers’ Day The Jamaica Observer19:30 5-Oct-24

Pay them back The Jamaica Observer09:51 5-Oct-24

J’can diaspora bids farewell to Royal Caribbean Bakery co-founder Jamaica Gleaner06:27 5-Oct-24

‘Jamaica’s best days are ahead’ Jamaica Gleaner06:27 5-Oct-24

JLP urges owners of fraud-hit SSL to compensate Bolt and others The Jamaica Observer23:40 4-Oct-24

Errors in post-mortem report were typos, insists pathologist Jamaica Gleaner07:12 4-Oct-24

Jamaica’s Rufus Rockhead named person of national historic significance in Canada Jamaica Gleaner06:52 4-Oct-24

Editorial | PM’s India visit Jamaica Gleaner06:45 4-Oct-24

Reverse tax rush The Jamaica Observer06:21 4-Oct-24

Bailey looking forward to three-month stint in Turks and Caicos Islands The Jamaica Observer06:21 4-Oct-24

Jamaica to tackle e-cigarette usage Jamaica Gleaner03:59 4-Oct-24

Jamaica Court to Decide on Prime Minister's Challenge to Integrity Commission CaribDaily.News02:09 4-Oct-24

Jamaica needs a new prison, but rehabilitation is a must Global Voices01:05 4-Oct-24

Jamaica looks to replicate India’s UPI success ThePrint18:49 3-Oct-24

India has been vocal voice of Global South, offering countries like Jamaica pathway to… AniNews.in17:01 3-Oct-24

Jamaica welcomes US move to clamp down on gun trafficking to Caribbean Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:38 3-Oct-24

NDTV Exclusive: Jamaican PM On Why Global South Wants India To Represent It NDTV.com16:20 3-Oct-24

Jamaican PM’s motorcade not stopped: LS Secretariat The Statesman14:50 3-Oct-24

Reports of Jamaican PM's carcade stopped outside Parliament "factually incorrect": Lok Sabha… AniNews.in12:37 3-Oct-24

JDF arms store supervisor says he didn’t personally issue weapons used in shooting Jamaica Gleaner07:06 3-Oct-24

TAJ promises smooth reverse tax credit payments The Jamaica Observer06:26 3-Oct-24

PM Modi says India a trusted partner in Jamaica’s development The Jamaica Observer06:16 3-Oct-24

Clarke commends TAJ for online renewal of vehicle registration The Jamaica Observer06:16 3-Oct-24

UP: Jamaican PM Andrew Holness witnesses Ganga Aarti in Varanasi AniNews.in18:48 2-Oct-24

"Very pleased to be at this historic and spiritual site," Jamaican PM Andrew Holness visits… AniNews.in10:39 2-Oct-24

Watch: Legendary cricketer Gayle meets India PM Modi Gulf News09:53 2-Oct-24

Elizabeth Morgan | Jamaica/India relations: Promoting trade and investment Jamaica Gleaner06:34 2-Oct-24

JWN employees’ culture of donating blood Jamaica Gleaner06:13 2-Oct-24

Jamaican PM inaugurates 'Jamaica Marg' in Delhi AniNews.in03:52 2-Oct-24

PM Modi says India trusted partner in Jamaica’s development journey Indian Express22:25 1-Oct-24

Jamaica opens high commission in India The Jamaica Observer20:01 1-Oct-24

India, Jamaica sign pacts on UPI, digital infra; plan to enhance def cooperation Hindustan Times16:34 1-Oct-24

Prime Minister Of Jamaica Calls On The President Press Information Bureau (Press Release)16:25 1-Oct-24

PM Modi inaugurates ‘Jamaica Marg’ in Delhi, hopes for closer India-Jamaica relations DD News16:11 1-Oct-24

Jamaican PM to visit Sarnath, attend Ganga Aarti in Varanasi: MEA AniNews.in16:00 1-Oct-24

Jamaica shows intent to join Global Biofuel Alliance: MEA AniNews.in15:40 1-Oct-24

English Translation of Press Statement by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Joint Press Conference with Prime… Press Information Bureau (Press Release)14:13 1-Oct-24

India, Jamaica to jointly combat terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking: Modi The Statesman13:21 1-Oct-24

List of Outcomes: Official Visit of H.E. Dr. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica to India (September 30 - October … Press Information Bureau (Press Release)12:51 1-Oct-24

Jamaica PM Andrew Holness plants Champa sapling at Rajghat AniNews.in12:26 1-Oct-24

PM Modi announces 'Jamaica Marg' in Delhi, expresses optimism that India-Jamaican ties will… AniNews.in10:25 1-Oct-24

Jamaica seeks stronger ties with India in technology, security, and energy AniNews.in09:54 1-Oct-24

"Confident his visit will give new energy to our bilateral relations": PM Modi welcomes… AniNews.in09:24 1-Oct-24

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Jamaican counterpart Holness AniNews.in08:33 1-Oct-24

11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ The Jamaica Observer01:22 1-Oct-24

St Ann NE By-election: Fayval, Delroy Williams among JLP bigwigs on the ground The Jamaica Observer18:34 30-Sept-24

Jamaican PM Holness begins 4-day visit to India Hindustan Times16:02 30-Sept-24

Morris on a mission The Jamaica Observer07:52 30-Sept-24

Jamaican businessman in Springfield, Missouri, gets caught up in Trump’s pet-eating mix-up The Jamaica Observer07:31 30-Sept-24

Jamaican Prime Minister’s historic visit marks new era in India-Caribbean ties The Financial Express05:36 30-Sept-24

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness arrives in New Delhi on his maiden visit AniNews.in05:32 30-Sept-24

Jamaicans urged to reduce salt intake Jamaica Gleaner01:56 30-Sept-24

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness To Visit India Starting Monday NewsX14:48 29-Sept-24

Jamaican PM to make historic visit to India from September 30 to October 3 DD News14:37 29-Sept-24

Jamaican PM to pay 4-day visit to India The Hindu12:33 29-Sept-24

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to visit India this week Wio News11:47 29-Sept-24

Jamaican PM to embark on first-ever visit to India from Sept 30 to Oct 3 AniNews.in10:52 29-Sept-24

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