Lawmakers weigh new legal approach to domestic violence
Lawmakers on both sides of the Parliament have agreed to explore the possibility of making domestic violence a stand-alone crime amid uncertainty about what would constitute the offence. “I would certainly ask that it be up for discussion,” said Olivia Grange, chairman of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament that is reviewing the Domestic Violence Act, during a meeting on Wednesday. Her suggestion was embraced by government and opposition members of the committee from both the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament.
LAKE IN LIMBO
As Kari Lake’s nomination to become the next United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica faces uncertainty, one of her predecessors, Don Tapia, has raised concerns about whether she can be trusted to handle sensitive diplomatic discussions. Lake was nominated by US President Donald Trump in May, but her confirmation has been stalled in the Senate, with Senator Thom Tillis blocking the nomination from reaching the Senate floor in August. Her nomination could die if no confirmation takes place before the Senate goes into recess on October 2.
Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US meets conditions
AP – Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering on Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to one attendee.
Cayman Islands revises pet import rules
US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at UN as Havana decries Trump’s economic squeeze
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN
Speid calls for ‘proper football’
Jamaica head coach Rudolph Speid says his side is “very motivated” to start a new chapter as the Reggae Boyz prepare for today’s Concacaf Nations League match against Guatemala at the National Stadium. Kick off time is 7 p.m. Speaking at yesterday’s pre-match press conference, Speid said missing the World Cup has not shaken belief in a new-look squad. Instead, he wants to kick-start that new chapter that sees the nation building and improving with future tournaments in mind. “It’s a new-look squad. But I think we have the right players here to go forward,” he said.
JADCO confirms McLeod whereabouts case ongoing
France's Samba-Mayela provisionally suspended by AIU
5 Questions with Basillia Barnaby-Cuff
Content creator, broadcaster, event emcee, author, and founder and director of the Sterling Gospel Music Awards are just some of the hats that Basillia Barnaby-Cuff wears. Barnaby-Cuff, a wife and mother – two roles which she cherishes above all others – oozes with panache, and, in addition to that, she really gets things done.
Jamaican, US law firms representing Dr Gabrielle Henry
Shenseea leads dancehall at CMAs; Lila Iké tops reggae
Jamaica holds US$45m owed to Venezuela in frozen account
Jamaica has built up US$45 million (J$7.2b) in PetroCaribe payments owed to Venezuela, an amount that’s grown more than 16-fold over two years. The money sits in a segregated account at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) because United States sanctions bar the Government from paying Caracas, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Videos
Something Extra | Friday
The Caribbean Music Awards (CMA) brought out a stylish mix of regional stars to the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Saturday. Artistes and entertainers made bold fashion statements on the red carpet for the event’s Caribbean debut, after three years of being held in Brooklyn, New York.
How Simone Gardner unwinds - Miss Grand Ja talks representing Ja, independence and downtime joys
Something Extra | Thursday
Mario Spencer chronicles life after cancer
Something Extra | Wednesday
Editorial | Listen to the lawyers
It is exceedingly rare in Jamaica for lawyers and high judicial officials to engage in public protests over questions of law and the doctrine of separation of powers. Fundamentally, there is confidence in the independence of the island’s judiciary.
Peter Espeut | Down by the riverside
Kristen Gyles | Chasing squatters
Editorial | Building an export economy
Photo Gallery
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.