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August 25, 2026
Two men charged over alleged attack on woman along Mandela Highway
Two men have been charged with several firearm-related offences following an alleged attack on a woman along Mandela Highway in St Catherine. Oshane Hall, 33, otherwise called ‘Drip Boss’, a farmer…
August 25, 2026
Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits, mainly Venezuelans, as he attempts…
August 25, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Mortgage pre-qualification is only the first step to home ownership
Getting pre-qualified for a mortgage is an important milestone for prospective homebuyers; however, Karon Lewis, sales and relationship manager at JN Bank, cautions that, at this point, buyers should…
August 25, 2026
Growth & Jobs | JN Foundation supports entrepreneurs rebuilding after Melissa
When Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of Jamaica last year, it left behind a trail of destruction - flattened homes, uprooted crops - and abruptly halted livelihoods. For many families, the…
August 25, 2026
Growth & Jobs | ICENS trains next generation of radiation safety professionals
The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona is playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of radiation-safety…
August 25, 2026
Immigration | How soon can a permanent resident become a Canadian citizen?
Dear Miss Powell, How long does a Canadian permanent resident have to wait before applying for citizenship? I have heard that you need to live in Canada for three years. Is that three years from the…
August 25, 2026
Immigration | Which other categories of persons may apply for British citizenship?
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what the other categories of eligible persons are who can apply for British citizenship other than being born, married or in a civil partnership with a citizen.…
August 25, 2026
Immigration | I received Medicaid. How do I get my son to return to the US?
Hi Mrs Walker-Huntington: My visa was cancelled. I had a child in the US and I went with my other child to obtain a visa and she was also denied. The interviewer asked me how I paid for my pregnancy…
August 24, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Coopers Pen tax tangle - $26-million bill due to TAJ over disputed land
New Falmouth Resorts Limited is facing a mounting $26.3-million tax bill on more than 260 acres of prime land, which is now at the centre of a public dispute between Coopers Pen residents and the…