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EXTORTION FEARS WANE - Chinese ambassador reports drop in blackmail, stronger business confidence as Jamaica records crime gains Wang Jinfeng, China’s ambassador to Jamaica, says the island’s improving crime rate is having a positive impact on the Chinese business community, with reports of declining demands for extortion payments. Wang made the disclosure during a media briefing at his St Andrew residence on Thursday. China’s top diplomat said he has noted the decrease since his arrival in Jamaica in August 2025. “I have met with a lot of Chinese communities, and they are generally satisfied with the security situation in Jamaica,” Wang said.
US applauds Jamaica for UN Cuba vote abstention The United States has praised Jamaica for its decision to abstain from voting on an October 28 United Nations resolution calling for an end to its decades-old embargo against Cuba. US Department of State Deputy Spokesman Luke Ortega told The Gleaner that Jamaica is a partner and that Washington recognises the value of the country’s position.
2027 Rhodes Scholar hopes to transform healthcare through tech For Somesh Sharma, being named Jamaica’s 2027 Rhodes Scholar is more than a dream fulfilled. It is a chance to turn opportunity into lasting impact and give back to the country that shaped him. “I am feeling very happy, elated. [I] can’t believe it. I’m very thankful to receive this award. it’s been an incredible journey,” the 22-year-old said after the announcement was made on Thursday at King’s House in St Andrew.
Cops accused of Acadia triple murder seek acquittal as defence opens case Defence lawyers for six policemen accused of murdering three men in St Andrew in 2013 have begun no-case submissions in the Home Circuit Court, after the prosecution closed its case on Wednesday. The defence is seeking to have the case dismissed and their clients acquitted. Attorney-at-law Hugh Wildman began his submission on Thursday and is scheduled to continue on Monday before Justice Sonia Bertram-Linton, in the absence of the seven-member jury. Other defence attorneys expected to make submissions are John Jacobs and Althea Grant-Coppins.
StEMC halts 120 building projects in Sept, Oct WESTERN BUREAU: The St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation (StEMC) has served 120 stop notices on illegal building projects in the parish during September and October, stepping up enforcement activities amid concerns about unauthorised construction in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Black River Mayor Richard Solomon, who is also the chairman of the StEMC, told Thursday’s monthly meeting of the corporation that the scale of illegal construction activities is a major concern.