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Former NCB Employee Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for $74.5m Fraud
Former National Commercial Bank employee Khadene Thomas was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday in the St. Ann Parish Court. Thomas pleaded guilty in February to three counts of larceny as a servant and 31 counts of uttering forged documents for fleecing $74.5 million from three customers. Her attorney, Matthew Hyatt, gave an update to our news team.
DPP Tenure Hearing: Political Power Play or Lawful Change?
The Court of Appeal hearing to determine if Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn will remain in office continued today. Her attorney described the government’s move to extend her tenure by adjusting the retirement age as “admirable.” However, the unanswered question is whether the change was enacted for an improper purpose. Natalia Clarke was back in court.
Fake News: Police Shoot Down Rumors About Shooting Incident
The police in St. Andrew South have issued a warning to persons bent on spreading fake news concerning crime. The charge comes after news surfaced on social media Thursday suggesting seven people were shot—one fatally off Maxfield Avenue. The commanding officer shot down the claims as fake news. Neika Lewis reports.
Locally Based U.S. School Under Scrutiny for Sex Assault Allegations Pt 2
In this CVM News follow-up about an American teen in Jamaica being sought by the Iowa court, more information has come to light. This time from the legal guardian who is still on the island, hoping to return the child to the U.S. Adrian Williams reports.
NIDS to Make JP Service More Accessible
Though the National Identification System (NIDS) may lessen the workload for justices of the peace, it will also make their services easier to access. While speaking at a JP sensitization session on Thursday, the Minister of Justice, Delroy Chuck, urged justices to enroll in NIDS so they are easily identified. Courteney Lewis has more details.
Minister Samuda Berates Opposition Over Water Management During Its Leadership
Minister with responsibility for water, Senator Matthew Samuda, has chastised the opposition, People’s National Party, for what he considers their disastrous handling of the water portfolio during their time in office. More from our reporter Brittania Witter.
New Trucks Gifted to N.S.W.M.A.
More trucks have been procured for the National Solid Waste Management Authority, ranging from tipper trucks to cranes, affording the agency the opportunity to ramp up its local garbage collection efforts. As Trishagaye Kelly reports, the prime minister is promising even more trucks for the near future.
MOH Suspends Yute Chatz Platform
The Jamaica AIDS Support for Life is calling for increased involvement of stakeholders following the suspension of the Yute Chatz chatbot by the Ministry of Health. The platform, designed by the National Family Planning Board to provide information about sexual and reproductive health for teens and young adults, has been criticized by advocacy groups and the National Parent-Teacher Association. Courteney Lewis shares the details.
JBDC Hops onto Data Protection Train
In 2023, the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) notified businesses that it would be clamping down on data protection rights, encouraging owners to register their companies as data processors. However, since the announcement, some small companies have been struggling to get registered. The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has stepped in to assist. Trishagaye Kelly has that story.
Reggae Boyz Eliminated from Copa America
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz were eliminated from the Copa America tournament on Wednesday. The defeat was Jamaica’s second of the tournament, having lost 1-0 to Mexico in their opening match. Renaldo Adams was at the post-match press conference at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and filed this report.
CWI Announces Updated Squad for England Tour
Cricket West Indies on Thursday announced an updated 15-member squad for the three-test Richards-Botham series scheduled for England beginning on July 10 at Lord’s. The squad features one significant change, as pacer Kemar Roach has been replaced by St. Kitts & Nevis fast bowler, Jeremiah Louis. The decision to replace Roach was due to his ongoing rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered during the County Championship in England. Lead selector Desmond Haynes said, “Kemar’s skill and experience in English conditions will be missed; however, this opportunity has been long in the making for Jeremiah Louis, as he certainly has the skill and experience to make an impact in England.”
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