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Jamaica Supreme Court sides with challenge to detentions under states of emergency

(This story corrects to replace "top court" with "Supreme Court" in headline and first paragraph)

Reuters

President Ram Nath Kovind meets Jamaican PM Andrew Holness; discusses bilateral cooperation

The two countries also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate close academic and training exchange for foreign service officers of Jamaica in India.

The Hindu

Kovind becomes first Indian President to visit Jamaica

President Kovind accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind arrived at Kingston on the first leg of his two-nation tour that will also take him to St. Vincent and Grenadines.

The Hindu

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Jamaican campaigners criticise £41,000 cost of Prince William and Kate visit and state dinner

Exclusive: “Every Jamaican citizen ought to be concerned about how their tax dollars are being spent, especially now in the throes of the Covid pandemic when there are so many urgent needs”

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris, daughter of a Jamaican immigrant, meets with island’s prime minister

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris — whose father emigrated from Jamaica —met Wednesday with the island nation’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, at the White House, marking another historic moment for the first Black and South Asian vice president.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris, daughter of a Jamaican immigrant, to meet with island’s prime minister

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris — whose father emigrated from Jamaica — will meet Wednesday with the island nation’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, at the White House, marking another historic moment for the first Black and South Asian vice president.

Los Angeles Times

Jamaica PM to meet with VP Kamala Harris as White House works on Caribbean relationships

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will host Jamaica’s prime minister at the White House on Wednesday as part of an effort to improve the United States’ relationship with Caribbean nations.

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William and Kate: what matters is better future for people of Commonwealth

Royal couple say they are ‘committed to service … not telling people what to do’, at end of Caribbean tour

The Guardian - UK

After that disastrous royal tour, is the sun finally setting on the Commonwealth realms?

A reckoning with those countries that have held on to the Queen as their head of state is long overdue, says journalist Moya Lothian-McLean

The Guardian - UK

Inside William and Kate's Caribbean tour blunders that 'damaged royal brand'

The Mirror's Russell Myers observed a series of PR blunders that severely wounded the future king and queen's reputation.

Daily Record

William suggests monarchy will respect any decision to become a republic

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Independent UK

Talking Point: How do you feel about Jamaica becoming a Republic?

It’s fair to say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received a mixed reaction during their trip to Jamaica thus far, with some happy to see the royal family members and others concerned that their presence sends the wrong message for a country intending to become a Republic.

Evening Standard

‘An apology is important’: Why the Royal PR tour of the Caribbean has spectacularly derailed

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touch down in The Bahamas on the final leg of their royal Caribbean tour, they'll be met with further protests.

The New Daily

William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ at slavery and acknowledges Jamaica’s ‘pain’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Daily Mirror

Prince William expresses 'profound sorrow' over slavery but stops short of apology

During a speech at a black tie dinner at the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, Prince William, who was accompanied by his wife Kate Middleton, said slavery should "never have happened"

Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton dazzles in green gown and diamonds from Queen at glittering state dinner

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended a reception at the Governor-General's house in Kingston, Jamaica - and Kate wore a stunning green dress by Jenny Packham along with jewellery lent to her by the Queen

The Independent UK

Jamaica PM tells royal couple island will seek independence

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told Prince William and Kate that the British commonwealth intends to become independent in an unexpected announcement that comes as other countries consider cutting ties with the monarchy

Daily Mirror

Meghan Markle's ally blasts palace as he hits out at Will and Kate in Jamaica

Meghan Markle's close ally blasted the Palace for the "imagery" presented in the latest pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton taken during their tour in Jamaica

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Evening Standard

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness warns William and Kate his nation is ‘moving on’ and intends to ditch the monarchy

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have held an official meeting with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness who made clear his country’s intention to break away from the British monarchy.

The Independent UK

Jamaican prime minister tells Prince William: ‘We intend to be an independent republic’

Cambridges’ visit to Caribbean nation comes amid calls for country to become a republic

Reuters

Jamaica PM tells British royals island nation wants to be independent

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday told Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate that his country wants to be "independent" and to address "unresolved" issues, a day after protesters called on the United Kingdom to pay reparations for slavery.

Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton and Prince William told Jamaica ditching monarchy as they tour PM's home

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton met with Jamaican PM Andrew Holness on day five of their tour of the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen to mark her Platinum Jubilee - and were told the country is 'moving on'

The Independent UK

William and Kate told of Jamaica’s ‘unresolved’ issues after welcome from PM

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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