President Trump Funding Approved

Contributed

Michael Spence

Yes, President Trump got the $70 billion, but not the additional anti-weaponization slush fund. Vote 50-49.

That money will do the following funding:

1. Detention + deportation operations

Biggest chunk. More detention beds to hold migrants before deportation, charter flights, and paying local jails/prisons to house detainees. 

That’s always the costliest part of a “deportation crackdown.”Prison franchisees will get the bulk that's big business.

2. Hiring + overtime for ICE & Border Patrol agents

Increase employment, paying thousands of new officers, plus overtime/backpay, etc. 

The bill runs through to the end of Trump’s term, so it’s basically 3 years of staffing costs baked into Pmurts creative unproductive pyramid scheme-type economic strategy born by taxpayers/tariffs.

3. Border wall + infrastructure

Construction, repairs, roads, and surveillance towers along the US-Mexico border. A Pmurt signature priority.

4. Tech + surveillance

More Drones, cameras, sensors, biometric tracking, and data systems to monitor the border and track people inside/outside the US. 

5. Legal + immigration court expenditure

More immigration judges, prosecutors, and administrative costs to process the higher number of deportation cases faster.

Republicans also note say ICE + Border Patrol already have ∼$100B in unspent funds from last year’s 

The bill text's exact line items haven’t been fully released yet, so this is the breakdown based on how ICE/CBP usually spend and what Trump admin officials have said they want.

Jamaica should take the initiative with some strategic plan to tie into the Trump plan.

Come on strategists, alert the Holness government to some workable ideas on board. For example, housing some prisoners for deportation costs US$35,000 per year upfront or $3,500 per month.

A resettlement/housing fund to reduce recidivism via training HEART etc

Trump is not so much into the concept of rehabilitation, so faget that.

US$170 billion available. How can Jamaica get even 5-10% retained earnings would be 5 times that of Tourism 35% GDP is worth a try.

Michael Spence

Michael Spence is a graduate of Cornwall College and the University of the West Indies. He is a trained teacher, a sociologist, and a writer for Bark Di Trute.

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Update On Vernon's Health

It seems like a decade ago that it was confirmed that I have prostate cancer. The journey since the diagnosis has been a long and difficult one. I have to see another specialist on June 16, and hopefully the operation will take place soon after that.

During this time, I have been communicating with many men who have not had their prostates checked. Prostate cancer is very common in Jamaica. Remember this: What you don’t know can kill you! 

During this time of my challenges, I have had some great experiences, which I have shared with others. If you are a man, when last have you had the doctor check on your prostate? When was the last time you did a colonoscopy and an endoscopy? My colonoscopy showed that I had premalignant polyps. When was the last time you did a comprehensive blood test? I now know that I have to take care of my kidneys. If you are a woman, when was the last time you had a discussion with your male relatives and friends about these health issues? Ladies, you should have a discussion with your spouses about these health issues. These illnesses can take your man away before a woman does.

The man who loves to show off that mi neva go a doctor yet fram mi barn, a big fraid. When you purchase a motor vehicle, you ensure that it is serviced periodically. One can buy another car, but one cannot replace oneself.

Please be loving and caring to one another. We need one another. I have been able to go through this hell with the wonderful support of the medical profession, friends, and relatives. Many of those who have given me support, I don’t even know them. 

You all know that I maintain this blog, and I continue to help consumers. This has helped to make my burden lighter. There is one thing you must do, and that is to continue to have love in your heart. It eases the pain. Some of the people who have reached out to me are having serious heart problems. I have learned that you can look fine, and yet you are having health issues. 

We can do far more to help ourselves. A few years ago, when I went close to the boneyard, my weight was 230 pounds. My weight now ranges from 169 to 174 pounds. Reducing your weight will have a positive impact on your hypertension, diabetes, and your heart, for example. Ask your doctor.

Last but definitely not least, remember that when you save for things, you must also save for your medical care. Medical challenges can transform you into a pauper overnight.

Thanks to you all for your support. I love you.

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Breaking News - Iran Fires Missiles On Israel

Teheran

Reports coming in are that Iran has launched missiles at Israel. Israel claims it has shot down these missiles. 

Iran says attack on Lebanon must stop, or else Israel will see more aggression from Iran. Iran’s IRGC says it targeted Israel’s Ramat David Air Base with ballistic missiles. This could be an escalation of the war in the Middle East. Could this derail President Trump's peace agreement being worked on with Iran? This will harm the Caribbean area. It does not seem as if the Hormuz Strait will be reopened anytime soon, and this will impact the price of oil and other goods that need to pass through the strait.

The question is how Israel will respond and whether the US will join in the response.

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Update From JPSCo President

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Breaking USA News

 

Multiple persons shot in Toledo Ohio. This is an area where they have a two day festival.

Support Santa Cruz Call For Water

The following messages have been received from Santa Cruz

Santa Plaza In Santa Cruz 

Good day Mr Derby again. From time to time I talk to you about Santa Plaza in Santa Cruz. I told you about that green area in the middle of the Plaza which houses  the pit. An unsound man has again  taken over this area putting a host of used stuff like old Zinc, and a lot of other old stuff, wood, tarpaulin must to sleep under. When the NWCA worker came around to collect for the garbage pickup, we told her about the condition there. She said she would bring it to the authority attention. Mr Derby the man is still there with all sorts of garbage. He even built a shack urinal from Zinc and broken blocks.

 The Parish Council is to come and move this man  with his pile of garbage before any disease break out from this  urinal.

There is a sanitary convenience  at the front of the market already.

One of the problem is the police will not stop the PPVs from coming into the Plaza.

Buying Gas From Guyana

Mr Derby, good morning. Thinking about this gas price. I am wondering if the government can have a special arrangement with Guyana to buy oil from them and do the gas here seeing we have the  refinery until things stabilize

Lack Of Water

Mr Derby good day.

From the first week in October 2025 Santa Cruz ( I think I told you) and it's environs have not gotten any water in the pipe.i do not know what is happening with NWC.

The Minister need to tell us what's happening. How can we have a contract with NWC to provide us with water and no water from October 2015. We need to know what's happening. It is very costly to buy water. Business people and others have to buy black drums and have these water topping up the drums. It is also costing immensely the homes.

Need answers man.

Thanks Mr Derby.

Cost of Water In Santa Cruz

Mr Derby, good day.

The people and business places of Santa Cruz and environs are meeting hell with the cost of water. Its and arm abd leg. Truck men are making a kilking from this water thing.Why Nwc will not do whath needs to be done so we the customers can get back water in the pipe. From first week in October until now and no water.

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Residents in Santa Cruz, please add your comments to this blog. For other residents, please support the people living in Santa Cruz.

Councillor Christopher Williams, have you taken any action to have this matter resolved? MP Zuleika Jess, can we hear from you on this matter?

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Update From JPSCo President

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Oh What A Night, JPSCo Down... Up Park Camp On Fire!

I received a few videos showing a massive fire at Up Park Camp tonight. The JPS power was also out for over four hours in some areas. I wonder if this was connected to the fire or to the little rain that fell last night! 

If there was indeed a massive fire at Up Park Camp and we have not heard a word from the Jamaica Fire Brigade Service, then something is very wrong. I understand that the JDF sent out a press release, but Bark Di Trute has not received that release. Probably that's why people have to depend on other sources on social media to get news. The Jamaica Fire Brigade service should give an on-the-spot press conference. I don't think they even have a public relations department.

Traditional media could have played a key role by having live reporting from the scene of the fire. Probably a station did. You can let me know.

We need an in-depth investigation of that fire at Up Park Camp and also the failure of the JPSCo system. We also need to look at how we communicate with the public when there is a disaster. We should learn a lot from last night's experience. A fire at the JDF is big news, and so is a JPSco lack of its service for over four hours. 

I wonder how we will handle other crises. I hope no life has been lost at Up Park Camp and no ammunition has been lost.

While I was composing this blog, the JPSCo service went out at 11:35 pm, and it came back at 1:27 am. This means that JPSCo was out for over four hours in some areas. It seems that Digicel's data service is also down. Pupa Jesus, teck di case. We need to keep the nation abreast in real time of what is happening, or else this is the time when conspiracy theories develop.

I just remember the days of the Tilly lamp or the Home Sweet Home lamp, and we did not have any light challenges then. These modern times are really madern. Someone called me to say that they are wondering if JPSCo ran out of fuel. Soon, you will hear that the US aircraft carrier that visited us recently had something to do with all of this.

Hopefully, Prime Minister Holness will address the nation later on these matters. Some people will have to spend the morning writing reports, which will be submitted to the prime minister.

What to do but make up a song in the darkness—Michael Spence

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St. James Bee Farmers Association

Press Release From The St. James Bee Farmers Association - June 1, 2026

The St James Bee Farmers Association is once again fulfilling its mandate to educate and inform the people of St. James about bees and their importance to our environment.

This time was a presentation and an apiary visit to the Ophel Pathfinders Club of the Glendevon Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Topaz Lewis-Barrett, Director, Ophel Pathfinders Club, expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the club for inspiring our young people to appreciate nature, agriculture, and the vital role bees play in our ecosystem. 

The presentation was done by Chairman Dennis McKay and Director Romario Scott, setting the pace for the upcoming major event “HEALTHY Life Style Day”  on August 13, 2026, partnering with the St. James Parish Council and the St James Health Department, to be held at Sam Sharpe Square.

Visiting the apiaries.

Dennis McKay, Topaz Lewis-Barrett, and Romario Scott.

Dennis McKay.

Mark Golding 2024 Statutory Declarations Not Certified By Integrity Commission?

Press Release From Young Jamaica - June 4, 2026

Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), is calling on Opposition Leader and President of the People's National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to provide the Jamaican people with a full and transparent explanation regarding the status of his 2024 Statutory Declaration, which, to date, has not been certified by the Integrity Commission.

In April of this year, when questioned during a media briefing about the absence of certification, Golding blamed alleged "staffing issues" at the Integrity Commission for the Commission not publishing certification of his 2024 statutory declarations. Young Jamaica finds this explanation unsatisfactory and insufficient to account for the prolonged delay in the certification process.

Young Jamaica rejects that explanation for the two-year delay proffered by Golding as implausible and fanciful. The Integrity Commission is mandated by law to publish notices confirming the certification of the Statutory Declarations submitted by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

It is a matter of public record that Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has challenged aspects of the Integrity Commission's handling of his Statutory Declarations through the Courts. That matter remains before the judiciary and is therefore subject to the sub judice principle.

However, no such legal proceedings have been cited by Golding as an explanation for the outstanding certification of his declarations. Accordingly, Young Jamaica reiterates its call for Golding to provide a full account of the circumstances surrounding this matter and to address the concerns that have arisen in the interest of transparency and public accountability.

Editor's Note

I am still of the opinion that the Integrity Commission (IC) is a bureaucratic organization for some Jamaicans to earn a good salary. I would like to know how much it costs annually to have the Integrity Commission and how much it has saved Jamaica so far. We have enough institutions that can investigate and bring charges if a political leader or anyone is corrupt. The IC's main function seems to be to create fodder for political controversy.

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