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THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2026
US Offers $2,600 ‘Exit Bonus’ for illegal Jamaicans to Leave Voluntarily The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a high-visibility social media campaign specifically designed to reach undocumented Jamaicans living in the U.S., with an offer of a $2,600 “exit bonus” and free airfare to return home. continues on B4 – Exit Bonus
Rowley calls Trinidad PM Persad-Bissessar ‘jamette’ amid escalating political clash Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has labelled Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar a “jamette” for failing to provide evidence to support allegations that the People’s National Movement (PNM) is involved in criminal activity.
Rowley made the remarks during a news conference at his Glencoe home yesterday, responding to statements delivered by PersadBissessar in Parliament on Friday following her trip to the United States. He said he tuned in to the parliamentary proceedings in anticipation of what had been billed as an important statement. During that address, Persad-Bissessar alleged that the PNM constructed its headquarters, Balisier House on Tranquillity Street in Port of Spain, using funds from narco-traffickers.
She also accused the party of links to paedophiles. In response, Rowley defended his tenure and long-standing involvement with the party. “I led the PNM. I joined the PNM in 1974. I held high office in the PNM from 1987. I served the PNM in opposition and in government as minister of government, and I led the party for 15 years,” he said. He then sharply criticised the prime minister’s claims. “When the Prime Minister of continues on B3 – ‘Jamette’
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