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December 9, 2025
Who is eligible for an Ancestry Visa
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like for it to be clarified who is eligible for a UK Ancestry visa. I look forward to your response. KV Dear KV, Please note persons who can apply for a UK Ancestry visa must…
December 9, 2025
by Krysta Anderson
Rohan and Samantha prove to be a perfect fit
When Rohan Francis saw Samantha Moore walk into the gym, he knew instantly he had come face-to-face with ‘Mrs Right’. She needed a personal trainer, and while she worked her way to a better body,…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | JN Foundation, UWI to host regional conference on early childhood education, sustainable development
The JN Foundation with The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education and the Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre will host a two-day regional conference, November 27-28 at The…
December 9, 2025
The latest US strikes on alleged drug boats kill six in the eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the latest in a series of strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs, killing six people in attacks on two vessels in the eastern…
December 9, 2025
Readers’ reactions
Editorial | Melissa exposes the Jamaican state Fully agree Beryl did it and they never improved; they were not serious about future storms. – @Bonnick007 There is NO way that Jamaica can recover…
December 9, 2025
Relief convoys caught off guard by reimposed toll fees
The reinstatement of toll fees at the Mammee Bay toll plaza on Monday caused a major build-up of traffic as scores of relief vehicles heading to Western Jamaica were held up while toll operators tried…
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | Old BC in Digihell
Bad news comes in threes as Melissa, then her aftermath, were two of the worst but now the Old Ball and Chain is outraged at Digicel. So we’ve no choice but to experience a third storm.
December 9, 2025
Michael Abrahams | Why we need to follow the money
Last week, the presidents of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) wrote a letter to…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Looking towards Belém
As Jamaicans continue to dig their way out of the massive disaster left by Hurricane Melissa, this newspaper is also paying attention to the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil. For what happens…