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Kamesha Blake, executive director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
December 23, 2025

JMEA launches $10 million Hurricane Melissa recovery grant

With hundreds of manufacturers and small producers still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has launched a $10 million…
Factories Corporation of Jamaica Chairman Lyttleton ‘Tanny’ Shirley (right) presents to Dannette Vickers, a Westmoreland business owner during the handover ceremony on December 17.
December 23, 2025

FCJ backs small business recovery in Westmoreland

Approximately $13 million has been distributed to more than 70 micro and small businesses in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, as part of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ)’s relief effort…
John Bassie
December 23, 2025

Who can hold a British passport?

Dear Mr Bassie, Please advise under what circumstances someone is seen as eligible to hold a British Passport. Any assistance would be appreciated. TT Dear TT, With respect to British passport…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
December 23, 2025

Who may a stepchild file for?

Good day Mrs Walker-Huntington: Just want to know if a stepchild can file for a father, step mother and two siblings under the age of 21. If, so what are the steps and the timeline. Thanks LS …
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, who has responsibility for Area Five, addresses the launch of the 'Shop with a Cop' initiative at the Greater Portmore Police Station (100-Man) in St Catherine on December 19.
December 23, 2025

St Catherine South police take steps to ease traffic congestion

The St Catherine South police will be increasing its presence on the roads to address the problem of traffic congestion. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, who has…
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December 23, 2025

Four Clarendon families get new homes in time for Christmas

Four deserving residents from Clarendon are proud homeowners, just in time for Christmas. Cynthia Johnson in Rock River, Maudlyn Simpson-Needham from Coxwain, Carlus Greyson from Four Paths, and…
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December 23, 2025

Police in St Kitts issue warning after reports about women being targeted at social events

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – The police in St Kitts say they are investigating reports that women are being drugged at bars and social events and subsequently sexually assaulted. In a statement, the…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
December 23, 2025

Update | Woman charged for highway crash that claimed four lives, granted $800,000 bail

University student Kengu Black, the daughter of prominent Manchester businessman and political activist Skeng Don, whose real name is Kenneth Black, has been charged for the deadly collision along the…
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December 23, 2025

Black River mayor calls for compassion and support as St Elizabeth holds scaled-down Christmas tree lighting

Mayor of Black River Richard Solomon has urged residents to remember families still living in severe discomfort following Hurricane Melissa, even as St Elizabeth marked the Christmas season with a…