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August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Farmer urges fellow farmers to leverage financing to grow business
For more than a decade, St Elizabeth farmer Glenford Brown has relied on financing from JN Bank Small Business Loans to keep his farming operation growing, despite fluctuating market prices and rising…
August 11, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Preparation, not perfection: Key habits that help jobseekers stand out
Landing a job comes down to clear preparation, genuine connection, and aligning your personal story with what employers need. According to Modielle Calder, human resources director at Iberostar Rose…
August 11, 2026
Immigration | Can a parent who entered EWI pick up papers in the US?
Good afternoon Mrs Walker-Huntington. I am just seeking some advice. A parent came to America on someone else’s papers over 20 years now. The children would now like to file for them, without having…
August 11, 2026
Immigration | Which documents will prove my right to work in the UK?
Dear Mr Bassie, Please tell me what documents can be used to prove that a person has a right to work in the United Kingdom. E B. Dear E. B., Persons who are not British or Irish citizens can usually…
August 11, 2026
Immigration | Can I take my family to Canada?
Dear Miss Powell, I am an executive secretary in the government service and would like to explore my options under the Canadian work programme. Is it possible for you to give me some information and…
August 10, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Scammers’ car wash
Two Jamaican lottery scammers directed their elderly American victims to deposit millions of dollars into accounts they used to operate separate used-car dealerships in Jamaica, United States (US)…
August 10, 2026
by Sashana Small
CCJ under scrutiny - Regional court urged to move on allegations of division, ‘toxic’ environment
Allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should be urgently addressed, a former senior regional diplomat has asserted. “It is not a trivial matter,…
August 10, 2026
Jamaicans urged to exercise extreme caution in responding to online employment opportunities
Jamaicans are being urged to exercise great caution when responding to online employment opportunities, as criminals increasingly use social media and other digital platforms to recruit victims of…
August 10, 2026
Legal Aid Council offers free assistance to vulnerable Jamaicans
Many Jamaicans are unaware that legal assistance is available free of cost for eligible persons facing criminal charges, as well as free legal advice for members of the public. The Legal Aid Council…