Llewellyn’s tenure to be extended by three years

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Llewellyn’s tenure to be extended by three years

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has recommended to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen that Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn retain her post for another three years despite objection from Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips, who...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Even as political watchers zero in on August dates for the next general election, Prime Minister Andrew Holness kept his cards close to his chest as he spoke with The Sunday Gleaner a week ago, giving no hint as to when he will summon Jamaicans to the

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Malawi: Chakwera Leads in Malawi Opinion Polls - MCP Says Not Taking Anything for Granted

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Vendors victims again - Rae Rae Market burnt to ground

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Malawi ruling party cries foul over presidential vote re-run

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A number of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters in the North East St Catherine constituency are demanding that party leader Andrew Holness replace Leslie Campbell with a representative from inside the

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Gov't accuses Opposition of mischief in Senate

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Should I know my MP’s health status? - Insiders weigh in on balancing accountability and privacy when politicians fall ill

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Holness urges investors to recharge businesses

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Tributes to late MPs take Lower House sitting into late night

THE House of Representatives yesterday spent hours paying tribute to former Minister of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson, and former Education Minister Dr Neville Gallimore — both members of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) — who died late last

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New COVID pre-testing requirement for some US visitors

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Final day of public viewing for late Shahine Robinson

The public viewing of the casket of former Minister of Labour and Social Security, Shahine Robinson, ends today with members of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at Jamaica Labour Party headquarters in St

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More SOEs possible before election

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Holness administration declined UK prison offer, Phillips asserts

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Bunting: PNP palace guards caused overblown response to letter

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Rift rocks PNP! - Party throws support behind Phillips as Bunting backers ignite political dynamite

GOVERNOR GENERAL Sir Patrick Allen could be asked to exercise his authority under Section 80 (5) of the Jamaican Constitution and appoint a new Opposition leader if Manchester Central Member of Parliament Peter Bunting and his supporters head to King’s House with 15 letters indicating no confidence

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PNP says Central Kingston needs crime plan

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Police mum on DPP’s call on soldier’s shooting of cop

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Grange announces national, parish projects for Labour Day

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Holness not ruling out Wheatley in future Cabinet

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Governor General suspends use of insignia depicting black man as 'Satan'

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2,300 Jamaicans return under re-entry programme

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Hamilton takes seat in Senate

ATTORNEY-AT-law Tova Hamilton yesterday took her seat on the Government benches in the Senate after taking the oath of

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Motion to strengthen INDECOM tabled in House

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Election ready - PNP gearing up if poll called after SOEs lifted

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