Jamaica Gleaner

Leader of Opposition Business in the Upper House, Senator Peter Bunting, has described as “chaotic and confusing” the approach taken by Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson in tabling reports from the Integrity Commission and the Auditor General’s Department. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230715/bunting-senate-presidents-tabling-reports-chaotic-and-confusing

Donique Anderson, a 26-year-old Jamaican policewoman who travelled to the United States in hopes of getting a liver transplant to save her life, is preparing to return to Jamaica amidst dwindling hope that she will get the much-needed transplant that could save her. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230715/dwindling-hopes

The pageantry that heralds a graduation ceremony emanates from 12th century universities in Europe where Diploma Days were celebrated wearing the scholar’s gown, mortar board, and such other traditions which are now well entrenched around the world. They marked the commencement of a scholar’s life. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20230715/editorial-celebrating-class-2023

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This week in #JamaicaNow: Six Jamaican lawmakers being investigated for illicit enrichment … Turmoil in the People's National Party and the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation … Man charged with the murder of his stepmother has been freed … 37 Haitians arrive in Jamaica. FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RKQRx5l1o0

In February, it emerged once again that Jamaica was facing the possibility of being blacklisted because of non-compliance with the Financial Action Task Force anti-money laundering requirements. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20230714/deputy-police-commissioner-pleads-companies-be-honest-about-fraud-attacks

The race for spots on Jamaica’s team to the 19th World Athletics Championships isn’t over. While last week’s National Championships clarified the selections in many events, the roster remains incomplete in others. The race in disciplines like the men’s 200 and 400 metres will continue until July 30. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20230714/budapest-team-spots-still-grabs

The police in Sweden on Friday said they have authorised a protest this weekend by a man who has stated that he wants to burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230714/swedish-police-authorise-protest-man-planning-burn-torah-bible-outside-israeli

The state-owned Development Bank of Jamaica has been accredited by the Green Climate Fund. The new status will allow the bank to access funding at a concessional interest rate, to implement projects or programmes of varying sizes, which are geared towards climate change resilience. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230714/development-bank-jamaica-gets-accreditation-global-climate-financing-body

Speaking during Thursday's Portland Municipal Corporation meeting in Port Antonio, Portland, Commanding Officer for the Portland police division, Superintendent Lloyd Darby, while commending the residents for their kindness extended to the 37 Haitian nationals that arrived in Jamaica by boat, highlighted several possibilities for future consideration. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230714/portland-police-urge-residents-be-cautious-if-faced-future-haitian-arrivals

Prolific businessman, commercial lawyer and transparency advocate Howard Mitchell is to be inducted into the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's Hall of Fame in October. The group made the announcement on Friday, stating that Mitchell will be the 29th inductee. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230714/prolific-businessman-and-transparency-advocate-howard-mitchell-psoj-hall-fame