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FBI's Most Wanted COVID-19 Fraud Suspect Nabbed in Jamaica, Returning to U.S.
world-news1 month ago

FBI's Most Wanted COVID-19 Fraud Suspect Nabbed in Jamaica, Returning to U.S.

One of the FBI’s top fugitives in a COVID-19 relief scheme has been captured in Jamaica and returned to the United States. Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, allegedly helped siphon over $32 million in federal COVID relief funds and fled after a 2025 indictment on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Living under the alias “Harley Newman,” she was arrested with help from Jamaican authorities and is facing charges in South Florida; officials say the capture marks the fourth high-value target the FBI has recovered in five weeks as part of an international fraud crackdown.

via New York Post|
#covid-19-relief#fbi#fraud
FBI Nabs High-Value COVID Fraud Fugitive in Jamaica, Returns Her to the U.S.
crime1 month ago

FBI Nabs High-Value COVID Fraud Fugitive in Jamaica, Returns Her to the U.S.

Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, is accused of a $32 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme; after fleeing to Jamaica under the alias Harley Newman, she was captured and returned to South Florida to face charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Her arrest marks the fourth 'Most Wanted Fraudster' captured in five weeks as the FBI's crackdown has returned more than 30 high-value targets and nearly $1.8 billion in fraud proceeds.

via Fox News|
#covid-19-fraud#crime#fbi
Former MUJ finalist LaToya Malcolm dies at 35
entertainment1 month ago

Former MUJ finalist LaToya Malcolm dies at 35

LaToya Malcolm, a Miss Universe Jamaica finalist, has died at age 35, with MUJ announcing the news on Instagram and providing no disclosed cause of death. Malcolm, who won Miss Jamaica Bikini International in 2024 and worked as a TV host and dance instructor, was remembered by the Miss Universe Jamaica organization and fellow contestants for her impact on Jamaica’s pageant community.

via USA Today|
#death#entertainment#jamaica
Soundscapes Offer Hope for Jamaica's Bleached Reefs
science2 months ago

Soundscapes Offer Hope for Jamaica's Bleached Reefs

Jamaican researchers are testing underwater speakers that play healthy reef sounds to attract fish to bleached corals, following a similar Great Barrier Reef study that boosted fish on sound-equipped artificial reefs; the effort also involves 3D-printed artificial reefs and lab-grown coral with the Alligator Head Foundation, but it's too early to know if Jamaica will see recovery, and volunteers can support via the foundation.

via bgr.com|
#coral-bleaching#coral-reef#jamaica
Jamaica considers hosting US deportees under Third-Country Nationals plan
world2 months ago

Jamaica considers hosting US deportees under Third-Country Nationals plan

Jamaica and the United States are set to discuss a Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement that would permit the transfer of up to 25 non-Jamaicans every two weeks to Jamaica for an unspecified period, potentially reaching about 10,000 individuals. The arrangement would be case-by-case, exclude unaccompanied minors, Jamaicans, and those with serious criminal records, and require documentation and adherence to the 1951 Refugee Convention; Jamaica could accept more or fewer cases at its discretion, and either side can end the pact with 90 days’ notice. The U.S. would not create financial obligations but may fund services via an international organization, with deportees arriving at Kingston and subject to U.S. and Jamaican processes. The idea follows previous, controversial TCN transfers and would be discussed in talks between Kingston and Washington.

via Jamaica Gleaner|
#deportation#jamaica#refugee-convention
Jamaica’s coastlines become battleground as locals push back against private beach access
world2 months ago

Jamaica’s coastlines become battleground as locals push back against private beach access

Coastal communities across Jamaica, including Mammee Bay and Blue Lagoon, are mounting court challenges to reclaim publicly accessible beaches that have been fenced off for private resort development, branding the model “plantation tourism” and warning it echoes colonial land dispossession. The government advocates reforms, such as new beach-access policies and the Narra Act to speed resilience-building, but activists argue these measures still permit restricted access and private corridors to the sea, potentially undermining long-standing public rights and local livelihoods tied to the coast.

via The Guardian|
#beach-access#jamaica#land-rights
Over 40 Jamaican seniors reported missing this year amid dementia concerns
local2 months ago

Over 40 Jamaican seniors reported missing this year amid dementia concerns

More than 40 elderly people have been reported missing to Jamaica's police since January, with cases spanning multiple parishes. Families endure long, hopeful searches aided by flyers, social media, and police canines, but most tips have yielded no breakthroughs. A few cases have been resolved—two reunifications and one death—and the story underscores dementia as a key factor driving such disappearances and the need for improved elder-safety measures.

via Jamaica Gleaner|
#community-search#dementia#jamaica
Kari Lake tapped for Jamaica ambassadorship amid USAGM turmoil
politics3 months ago

Kari Lake tapped for Jamaica ambassadorship amid USAGM turmoil

Kari Lake, the Trump-era official who led a bid to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, was nominated to be the United States’ ambassador to Jamaica. Her tenure at USAGM sparked legal battles, including a federal judge ruling her actions illegal and that she lacked proper authority to shut down the agency, and the post now awaits Senate confirmation as Jamaica has not had a permanent U.S. ambassador since Biden’s presidency.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#jamaica#kari-lake-politician
Caribbean leaders urge measured Cuba policy amid rising U.S. pressure
world6 months ago

Caribbean leaders urge measured Cuba policy amid rising U.S. pressure

At CARICOM, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged a clear, humane approach to Cuba, noting the region’s reliance on Cuban doctors and teachers while calling for democracy and humanitarian relief; a Miami Republican congressman condemned his stance, underscoring the Caribbean’s delicate balancing act as leaders seek stability without abandoning democratic principles.

via Miami Herald|
#caricom#cuba#diplomacy