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JFJ seeking legal advice after Chang says its ‘living off blood money’ - Jamaica Observer
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (539+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says it is seeking legal advice after National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang claimed that the advocacy group was "living off blood money, labelling the allegation as "unfortunate, untrue and inflammatory. In a statement…...
Trump threatens countries that would ‘play games’ with tariffs - Jamaica Observer
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (238+ words) WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) " President Donald Trump threatened nations Monday with punishing hikes on import duties if they choose to "play games" after the United States (US) Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs last week. "Any country that wants…...
Holness travels to St Kitts and Nevis for 50th Caricom Heads of Government meeting - Jamaica Observer
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (302+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Prime Minister Andrew Holness will depart the island on Monday for St Kitts and Nevis to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). Holness, who currently serves as the…...
WATCH: Fitz-Henley commends amendment to Income Tax Act, lauds employers for compassionate payments - Jamaica Observer
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (168+ words) State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to employees who were impacted by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Fitz-Henley praised the employers for their generosity and employees for…...
WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland - Jamaica Observer
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (215+ words) WESTMORELAND, Jamaica " The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2,000 Westmoreland residents receiving $787.5 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family…...
Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (770+ words) PARIS, France (AFP)Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday, despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East. Speaking to…...
Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (759+ words) PARIS, France (AFP)Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The initial demonstrations were sparked in…...
‘A matter of principle and conscience’ - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (654+ words) THE decision by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to finally accept his substantial salary increase that was granted in 2023 but which he declined to accept at the time will see all but one former prime minister or their spouses similarly…...
Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom - Jamaica Observer
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (776+ words) PARIS, France (AFP)-Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with counter-protesters on Saturday in the latest display of anger at the country's clerical leaders, who also face a US military build-up aimed at pressuring them into a nuclear deal....
Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats - Jamaica Observer
2+ day, 30+ min ago (603+ words) TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel. "I don't sleep well at night even while taking pills," Hamid told AFP, as he…...