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A Jamaica Urban Transit Company bus carrying third country nationals who arrived in the island on Tuesday departs from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston under police escort.
October 14, 2026 Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter

TCN CAUTION - Gov’t urged to weigh legal liabilities as 22 deported foreigners arrive under US deal

The arrival of 22 Latin American and European migrants at Norman Manley International Airport under the controversial third county nationals agreement (TCN) has triggered a warning from one political analyst that Jamaica could face legal liabilities. University of the West Indies lecturer in the Department of Government Damion Gordon said the Holness administration must ensure openness, and evaluate its responsibilities regarding the agreement.

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May Pen Mayor Joel Williams.
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OUSTER LOOMS - PNP caucus plans to boot May Pen mayor, deputy; tackle permits, water

The minority caucus in the Clarendon Municipal Corporation says it will move a no-confidence motion against Mayor of May Pen Joel Williams and his deputy, Clive Mundle, at a special sitting it has…
Councillor Tanyalee Williams of the May Pen North Division rises to speak during Thursday’s meeting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
09 Oct, 2026 0

JLP rift rocks Clarendon MC with councillor, MP at odds

Soured relations between Councillor Tanyalee Williams and Clarendon Central Member of Parliament (MP) Delroy Williams have boiled over, triggering her dramatic resignation from the Jamaica Labour…
A section of the title for 21 Tucker Avenue.
01 Oct, 2026 0

COVENANT CLASH

Residents of a quiet Kingston 6 community are threatening court action to block Porter Centre for Knowledge from launching school operations on Tucker Avenue, citing traffic concerns, fears of…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
23 Sep, 2026 0

TOUGH ROAD AHEAD

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says a report on the status of the economy has indicated that there are “headwinds” ahead even as recovery from Hurricane Melissa takes shape. Holness, who was…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
23 Sep, 2026 0

Holness defends $1.2b spend on container home foundations

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s $1.2 billion spend to construct foundations for semi-permanent container houses, arguing that the bases are designed to give…
Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson greeting People’s National Party supporters on Sunday.
21 Sep, 2026 0

Robinson hits back at recovery claims - Opposition finance spokesman warns of more pain ahead

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson is warning that there is trouble ahead for Jamaican households, countering reports that the country’s economy is recovering faster than projected.…
People’s National Party General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell kisses his wife, Shaydia Campbell, to loud cheers during the party’s Annual Conference in Westmoreland on Sunday.
21 Sep, 2026 0

Campbell accuses Gov’t of political resentment against Westmoreland

People’s National Party (PNP) General Secretary Dr Dayton Campbell on Sunday tore into the Government’s response following Hurricane Melissa, claiming that the Holness administration is deliberately…
The National Housing Trust’s head offices in New Kingston.
19 Sep, 2026 0

NHT STANDOFF

An “emergency” meeting has been scheduled with the Ministry of Labour for Monday after industrial action, which began on Thursday, continued for a second day at the National Housing Trust (NHT).…
Johnson Smith
17 Sep, 2026 0

TCN U-TURN

A decision by Jamaica and the United States to withhold the full details of the controversial third-country nationals (TCN) agreement has been described as “odd” by former diplomat Byron Blake, who…