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Good News International Church Pastor Paul Mackenzie attends court verdict where is accused of murdering over 191 people, in Mombasa, Kenya, Monday.
20 Oct, 2026 0

Doomsday cult leader convicted of 191 murders

NAIROBI (AP): The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to more than 400 deaths was convicted yesterday of murdering 190 children and one adult after ordering followers to starve themselves to death…
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20 Oct, 2026 0

The Shipping Schedule

JAMAICA FREIGHT & SHIPPING CO. LTD. KINGSTON SC MARIGOT 20/10 CMA CGM PUCCINI 20/10 SEABOARD SUN 21/10 SEABOARD EXPLORER 21/10 MEGELLAN STAR 21/10 MEGELLAN STAR 22/10 CMA CGM …
Warren St. Aubyn Sweeney
20 Oct, 2026 0

Warren Sweeney remembered as a steady hand in shipping

When Kingston’s port operations began moving west from the downtown waterfront and containers started replacing the traditional handling of loose cargo, the change was visible everywhere. New berths,…
Kinkead-Clark
20 Oct, 2026 0

Early childhood investment key to Ja’s future - Professor Kinkead-Clark

Jamaica’s ability to build a healthier, better educated, and more productive society depends heavily on what happens during the first five years of a child’s life, according to Professor Zoyah…
A protester wraps a French flag around them in front of the burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students’ grievances in Lyon, France, Saturday.
20 Oct, 2026 0

Social unrest sets Europe’s streets ablaze

MADRID (AP): Rising fuel costs, discontent with the state of schools, declining public services, and a housing crisis have created perfectly stormy weather for an autumn of protests in Europe. Crowds…
20 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | Can a permanent resident file for her husband?

Good afternoon, Mrs Walker-Huntington: I would like to know if a permanent resident can file for her husband who lives in Jamaica and how long it will take. M.B. Dear MB The short answer is yes. A…
John S. Bassie is a barrister/attorney-at-law who practises law in Jamaica. He is a justice of the peace, a Supreme Court-appointed mediator, a chartered arbitrator and a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (U.K.). Email: lawbassie@yaho
20 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | What is a British National Overseas visa?

Dear Mr Bassie, What is a British National Overseas Visa, and who is eligible to apply for one? Any advice would be helpful. F. F. Dear F. F., Please note that a British National (Overseas) visa is…
Nicola Hamilton holds a diabetes lancing device used for blood-glucose monitoring.
20 Oct, 2026 0

Councillor-caretaker joins fashion week push to raise diabetes awareness

With November being observed as National Diabetes Month, councillor-caretaker for the Ocho Rios Division, Nicola Hamilton, has thrown her weight behind efforts to raise awareness of the chronic health…
Earl Jarrett (centre), chief executive officer (CEO) of the JN Group, greets Rajan Daswani (second right) and Hansa Daswani (right), owners of Divi Wholesale, during a business luncheon in St Ann, hosted by the JN Group on October 2. Also pictured are Chri
20 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JN connects with St Ann businesses to unlock growth opportunities

The JN Group is exploring opportunities to strengthen relationships and better support the growth of the business sector in St Ann. Members of the business community were recently engaged at a…