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March 18, 2026
by Krysta Anderson
Island Wedding | The Cespedes say ‘I do’ in a culturally rich celebration
As Kadane and Kelsey-Jo Cespedes made their debut as husband and wife, the couple stepped away from traditional nuptial norms to celebrate their love through the cultural fanfare of Jonkunnu, an…
March 17, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Financial strategy key to CSO survival and growth - Rose Miller
Civil society organisations (CSOs) across the region have been urged to treat financial management as a strategic tool for survival and growth. The advice was provided by Rose Miller, financial…
March 17, 2026
Growth & Jobs | JN Money awards scholarship to daughter of female Canadian farm worker
Despite being a predominately male programme, one Jamaican mother has carved out her place in the Canadian Farm Work Programme with grit and determination to create a brighter future for her two…
March 17, 2026
Immigration Corner | How to check UK eVisa prior to travel
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know if there is anything that I may need to do pertaining to my eVisa prior to travelling to the United Kingdom. D.G. Dear D.G., It is important that persons check…
March 17, 2026
Immigration Corner | My sister lives in Canada, can she sponsor me?
Dear Miss Powell, I am a nursing assistant and would like to live in Canada. I have a half-sister living there. Can she sponsor me? Can you tell me how to apply? I.W. Dear I.W.,
March 17, 2026
Immigration Corner | Should my mother upgrade my filing?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington: My mother filed for me (unmarried child over 21) in March 2018. She was a green card holder at the time. She recently became a US citizen. Does she need to notify…
March 17, 2026
Carlong Publishers donates $15m in textbooks to schools hit by ‘Melissa’
Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited has donated 6,500 textbooks, valued at $15.6 million, to support primary schools affected by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was formally handed over on…
March 16, 2026
Trial continues March 23 for men accused of stealing JUTC petrol
The trial of four men charged with stealing petrol valued at more than $44,000 from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is scheduled to continue before the St Catherine Parish Court on March 23. …
March 16, 2026
Public urged to verify realtors after ‘for sale’ sign scam
The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) is warning members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in real estate transactions following a “ sophisticated” scam involving stolen and altered…