Barbados PM Mottley didn’t go after top UN job, but still weighs in on what’s needed - Miami Herald Barbados PM Mottley didn’t go after top UN job, but still weighs in on what’s needed Miami Herald
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LAKE IN LIMBO As Kari Lake’s nomination to become the next United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica faces uncertainty, one of her predecessors, Don Tapia, has raised concerns about whether she can be trusted to handle sensitive diplomatic discussions. Lake was nominated by US President Donald Trump in May, but her confirmation has been stalled in the Senate, with Senator Thom Tillis blocking the nomination from reaching the Senate floor in August. Her nomination could die if no confirmation takes place before the Senate goes into recess on October 2.
Lawmakers weigh new legal approach to domestic violence Lawmakers on both sides of the Parliament have agreed to explore the possibility of making domestic violence a stand-alone crime amid uncertainty about what would constitute the offence. “I would certainly ask that it be up for discussion,” said Olivia Grange, chairman of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament that is reviewing the Domestic Violence Act, during a meeting on Wednesday. Her suggestion was embraced by government and opposition members of the committee from both the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament.
Mining ministry moves to overhaul regulation after audit findings The Ministry of Mining is overhauling its Mines and Geology Division (MGD) after a performance audit exposed significant weaknesses in the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of mining and quarrying activities. The audit, conducted by the Auditor General’s Department, assessed the MGD’s licensing, monitoring, and enforcement actions between 2019 and 2020 and 2023 and 2024, with figures tracked up to December 2025.
Police witness: Smith ordered church members to kill cops A police constable yesterday testified that the now-deceased leader of Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries, Kevin Smith, had reportedly instructed church members to kill the police if they attempted to enter the Montego Bay church on the night of October 17, 2021. The witness said that when he arrived outside the church, he heard a loud voice, and “the voice said kill the police if they tried to enter”. The constable also recalled hearing several sustained gunshots and seeing bodies on the compound.
17 high schools to benefit from US furniture drive NEW YORK: Sixteen western high schools and one in Portland are set to benefit from a donation drive in the United States, which has sourced some 8,000 pieces of classroom furniture. The furniture drive is being led by the Cornwall College Old Boys’ Association (CCOBA) chapters in the United States and will benefit Cornwall College, Montego Bay High, Manning’s School, Mount Alvernia High, Hampton School, Mount Pleasant High, Anchovy High, and some institutions in Trelawny and Portland.