Jamaican migrants among those detained, deemed ‘worst of the worst’ by ICE agents

Reading Time: 2 minutesJamaican nationals were among criminal migrants deemed the “worst of the worst” who were detained in recent days by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

The department says the criminals include those convicted of sexual assault of a child, assault, and human trafficking.

Jamaica’s NIR jumps to US$6.27 billion

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) ended 2025, climbing to US$6. billion, reflecting an increase of US$157.38 million when compared to the US$6.12 billion reported at the end of November 2025….

$50M vector control programme launched in St James

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe St James Health Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has officially launched a $50 million Integrated Vector Control Programme aimed at reducing vector-borne diseases in…

JAMP awards EU-funded grants to strengthen civic engagement

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal Limited (JAMP) has awarded grants totalling €37,908 to two civil society organisations as part of a European Union-funded initiative aimed at strengthening civic engagement in…

JCF confirms receipt, deployment of 1,000 body-worn cameras

Reading Time: 2 minutesAnthony Henry The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that it has received 1,000 body-worn cameras, marking a major step in its ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and modernise policing…

America’s unemployment rate remains stable at 4.4%

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe unemployment rate in America remained stable at 4.4% even though total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 50,000 in December 2025. The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) reports that…