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No reset for Caribbean - Tapia sees little change in US policy despite Democratic gains in mid-term elections Former United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica Donald Tapia has described the recent US midterm election results as a vote against President Donald Trump and his policies, rather than the Republican Party. In a wide-ranging telephone interview with The Gleaner, Tapia discussed several issues, including the fate of Kari Lake’s nomination as US ambassador to Jamaica, the need for Jamaica’s political leadership to be bold in its dealings with the US, and the need for comprehensive reform of the US immigration system.
‘A lot of chatter’ - Former US ambassador to Ja urges island to make more forceful demands for productive deals with northern neighbour Former United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica Donald Tapia says the Jamaican Government needs to be more forceful in negotiating deals with the US, arguing that it must do more to secure economic opportunities for the country. In an interview with The Gleaner, Tapia urged the Government should develop programmes and present them to the US administration to help Jamaica secure better deals. “There is a lot of chatter. A lot of noise but no follow-up,” he told The Gleaner.
Gov’t slapped with massive payout - Judge awards St Elizabeth woman more than $10 million in damages for negligent medical care The Government has been ordered to pay more than J$10 million in damages to a St Elizabeth woman for negligent medical care she received from a doctor at a public clinic, which left her in pain for months. June Hyman was awarded J$7.9 million in general damages, with interest at three per cent from August 2013 to September this year. She was also awarded special damages of US$16,312 (approximately J$2.5 million) and J$271,604, following an assessment of damages hearing in the Supreme Court on October 9.
MoBay gets traffic lifeline - Perimeter Road opening set for December as Long Hill bypass targets April completion WESTERN BUREAU: Works Minister Robert Morgan has announced that a major section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St James will be opened to motorists ahead of the December 15 start of the winter tourist season, while the Long Hill Bypass is scheduled for completion in April 2027.
Department cites security concerns amid recovery of phones and weapons The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is moving to curtail the practice of relatives and friends delivering food items to inmates at correctional centres. Commissioner of Corrections (Ret) Brigadier Radgh Mason says the DCS is taking steps to ban the practice, which he expects to be halted in the near future.