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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday. - AP photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address on Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world…
22 Sep, 2026 0

Legal fraternity to stage silent protest over Firearms Act

Jamaica’s legal fraternity will gather outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday to stage a silent protest, demanding immediate amendments to the country’s Firearms Act over strict mandatory sentencing…
Principal of Tavares Gardens Primary School, Terriann Nisbeth (bending, front row), is joined by her students as they plant a tree during the official launch of the 2026-2027 Trees for Peace Competition on Monday at Tavares Gardens Primary School in Kingst
22 Sep, 2026 0

Violence Prevention Alliance launches Trees for Peace Competition in schools

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, with a renewed focus on climate resilience and the creation of peaceful spaces in schools. The…
United States Embassy Jamaica’s awardees for the 2026-2027 Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes (from left) Abishua Johnson, Davia Findlotor, Joelle Hanson and Jervian Johnson. – Contributed photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

Four Jamaicans selected for prestigious US Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey programmes

The United States Embassy in Kingston has selected four Jamaicans for the prestigious Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awardees – Abishua…
The LaGuardia Airport in New York. - AP photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

New York airports resume operations after widescale disruptions

AP – Flights were taking off and landing at New York City-area airports on Tuesday, with some delays and cancellations, after hours of disruptions resulting from damaged communications lines at a key…
Bassie
22 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration Corner | How to obtain a standard visitor visa

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Please advise how I should proceed with applying for this type of visa. V.S., Dear V.S., Persons who need to visit the UK as a standard…
22 Sep, 2026 0

Jury still out on JPL-schoolboy football double

There are contrasting views on whether schoolboy footballers who also compete in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) are helping or hindering their development through the local football ranks. The…
Mount Pleasant Sporting Director Paul Christie.
22 Sep, 2026 0

No panic for winless Mt Pleasant

Paul Christie, sporting director of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, says that while the club is concerned about its poor start to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season, there is no panic within the…
St Ann FA President Danny Beckford.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Northcoast trouble brews

Trouble is brewing in St Ann football circles, with Mount Pleasant Academy and the St Ann Football Association at loggerheads over the club’s future home ground following the arrival of Chapelton…