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January 27, 2026

Immigration Corner | How to correct a British citizenship certificate

Dear Mr. Bassie, I need to replace my British citizenship certificate. I would be grateful if you could advise me on how I should proceed. A.A. Dear A.A., Persons must pay a fee to order a…
January 27, 2026

Immigration Corner | When immigration raises a red flag

Dear Miss Powell, My daughter was applying for a work permit, and says that she has received something called a “procedural fairness letter.” What does this mean, and what should she do? Your urgent…
January 27, 2026

Immigration Corner | Can my daughter’s grandmother file for her?

Good morning Mrs. Walker-Huntington Can my daughter’s grandmother file for her even though her son (my daughter’s father) died? She is filing for all her children and grandchildren except my daughter…
Shenseea performing at her Birthday Festival held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Plantation Cove, St Ann
January 27, 2026

Reggae Land unveils massive line-up for 2026

Reggae Land has revealed their full line-up for its sixth and biggest edition to date when it returns to Milton Keynes National Bowl on August 1 and 2. With more than 120 artistes scheduled to…
January 27, 2026

Michael Abrahams | Heart attacks: deadly but avoidable

Over seven million people die from heart attacks annually. Fortunately, most (80 to 90 per cent) heart attacks are considered avoidable, especially through lifestyle modifications. For example,…
January 27, 2026

Gordon Robinson | Language and logic

I’ve recently wrote that, to become a lawyer, you need only master language and logic. The truth is the same applies to many professions including medicine and psychology which, although also…
Letters
January 27, 2026

Are principals demotivating teachers?

THE EDITOR, Madam: There is a concern among educators that some principals continue to engage in behaviour that has led to demotivation, lower trust and an increase in teacher’s resignation and ‘…
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney pumps his fist as he arrives to deliver remarks at the Liberal caucus holiday party in Ottawa.
January 27, 2026

Editorial | Canada-CARICOM partnership

When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government meet for their in-person summit next month, Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, should be their special guest.
Letters
January 27, 2026

Letter of the Day | Independence without illusions

THE EDITOR, Madam: Two speeches delivered on January 20 — one at home by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, and the other abroad by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in…