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August 4, 2026
Jamaica, Ghana eye direct flights, expanded trade
Jamaica and Ghana have signalled their intent to expand bilateral agreements in trade, exchange of skilled workers, defence cooperation and travel. President of Ghana John Mahama has pledged to push…
August 4, 2026
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaican farmworkers, Canadian employers celebrated
Twenty-two Jamaican farmworkers and 21 employers were honoured for outstanding service at a reception in The Blue Mountains, Ontario, marking the 60th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker…
August 4, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
‘We have decided to give up the farm’
As parts of Jamaica endure meteorological drought conditions and prolonged dry spells that are lowering water-storage levels and disrupting supply systems, small farmers across St Catherine are…
August 4, 2026
by Olivia Brown
JAS eyes Denbigh expansion as exhibitor demand outstrips space
With interest in agriculture continuing to grow across Jamaica, the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon is rapidly becoming too small to accommodate the increasing number of exhibitors eager to showcase…
August 4, 2026
Lyenda Delp elected first female chair of AFUWI
Derrick Scott/Contributor The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) has entered a new phase with the election of Lyenda Delp as chair of its board of directors, making her…
August 4, 2026
Immigration Corner | What is the procedure to obtain a share code?
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know the procedure for obtaining a share code online to prove my right to work. G.L. Dear G.L., Persons can obtain a share code to prove their right to work in the…
August 4, 2026
Immigration Corner | Which filing is faster - brother or husband?
Good morning Mrs Walker-Huntington: My brother is in the military, and he wants to process paperwork for my daughter and me. However, my boyfriend is a US citizen and wants us to marry. I would like…
August 4, 2026
Immigration Corner | Your pathway to New Brunswick
Dear Miss Powell, I’m a 38-year-old loss prevention and transportation manager who is interested in migrating to Canada through the New Brunswick programme. Please tell me how I may qualify. M.A. …
August 4, 2026
Agriculture Ministry waives tagging for slaughter-ready cattle
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has announced a temporary administrative measure permitting the transport of untagged, slaughter-ready cattle during August and September. …