Tesha Miller eyes Privy Council Tesha Miller’s legal team is weighing the possibility of taking his case to the Privy Council, after the Court of Appeal quashed his convictions for accessory to murder but ordered a retrial. The appellate court, in a judgment delivered yesterday, found that a fundamental error in jury selection rendered Miller’s original trial a nullity. The panel of judges, Justices Jennifer Straw, Nicole Foster-Pusey, and David Fraser, ruled that the trial judge erred in limiting Miller to two peremptory challenges during jury empanelling, when the law entitled him to four.
Rebar rebuke The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has disclosed that “another step will be taken” following the publication of an investigation report alleging that Tank-Weld Metals Limited was “likely abusing” its dominance in the local reinforcing steel bar (rebar) market by harming rivals and customers”. However, Executive Director of the FTC David Miller declined to comment on the actions being contemplated. “I am not prepared to state at this time what that step is,” Miller told The Gleaner when contacted yesterday.
JTA to submit suggestions to teaching bill to education ministry in April The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has announced that it will submit its written recommendations on proposed changes to the Jamaica Teaching Bill (JTC) to the Ministry of Education next month, after it had voiced strong objections to the law that would govern the teaching profession, and delayed its enactment. Mark Malabver, president of the JTA, made the disclosure in response to a public appeal from State Minister Rhoda Moy Crawford.
U$22m relief effort bearing fruit, says US Embassy official WESTERN BUREAU: The United States (US) has indicated it is satisfied that its US$22-million hurricane relief support is helping Jamaicans recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, with a strong focus on health and mental health services across western parishes. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires in Jamaica, Scott Renner, made the remarks during a visit to Montego Bay, St James, on Friday where he toured recovery activities carried out by humanitarian organisation Project HOPE, one of the key partners implementing the US-funded programme.
O’Brien set to double stake in Digicel Irish telecoms founder Denis O’Brien is on track to double his equity stake in Digicel Group to about 20 per cent, buoyed by improving financial performance at the Caribbean-focused operator and a rebound in telecoms sector valuations, according to The Irish Times. Despite renewed attention on ownership, Digicel has declined to comment on any prospective changes in shareholding. “We will not be providing comment at this time,” Ana Rua, a spokesperson for Digicel Group, told The Gleaner.
Jamaica calls for reparatory justice at OAS session honouring victims of slavery Jamaica’s ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) has called on member states to move beyond solemn remembrance and deliver concrete reparatory action, as hemispheric leaders gathered at the body’s headquarters on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Attorney of Jamaican roots appointed top lawyer for NAACP Jamaican-American Kristen Clarke has been appointed general counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), placing her at the helm of the organisation’s legal operations. Clarke joins the NAACP following her tenure in the Biden administration’s Department of Justice, where she served as head of the Civil Rights Division, leading the department’s legal advocacy efforts. In her new role, Clarke will oversee the organisation’s legal strategy, including litigation on voting rights, gerrymandering and First Amendment issues.
Students, stakeholders drive climate solutions at JPS Expo Hundreds of student innovators, policymakers, and private sector leaders from across the island convened at the AC Hotel in St Andrew on Thursday to showcase practical climate solutions at this year’s staging of the JPS Foundation Climate Action Conference and Expo. Held under the theme ‘Road to Resilience: Energy, Disaster Preparedness and Food Security’, the free public event transformed climate conversations into tangible experiences, connecting attendees directly with the technologies and ideas shaping Jamaica’s response to climate change.
Tank-Weld flagged Tank-Weld Metals (TW), the leading supplier of steel products in Jamaica, is “likely abusing its dominance in the market by harming rivals and customers”, a report by the country’s fair competition watchdog has concluded. The report is based on an investigation conducted by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) into a complaint filed by another company, ARC Manufacturing Limited, alleging that TW was selling steel reinforcing bars – also known as rebar – below cost to the detriment of rivals.
Hamilton’s lawyers warn Williams to cease ‘unwelcome contact’ Attorneys for Rae Town Councillor Rosalie Hamilton have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams, threatening Supreme Court action unless he ceases “unwelcome contact” and alleged harassment against her. The legal strike, contained in two letters dated March 26, also rejected claims that the councillor defamed Williams in a series of leaked voice notes now widely circulated.