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The Y’Menettes (The Source Centre) in Savanna-la-Mar , Westmoreland.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Y’Menettes Centre restored, ready to resume vital community services in Westmoreland

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland: A vital lifeline for education, skills development, digital access and community support in Westmoreland has been restored, with the Y’Menettes (The Source Centre) in…
Roldane Henry, infrastructure services lead at MC Systems Ltd.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Rising cyberthreats make digital resilience a business priority - MC Systems

As cyberattacks increase across the Caribbean and organisations become more dependent on digital services, businesses must move beyond viewing cybersecurity as a standalone IT function and instead…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | I want to go to the US and adjust status

Good day, Mrs Walker-Huntington. I am a Jamaican in a long-distance relationship. My fiance recently got his US citizenship and wants for us to now close the gap. We are making preparations to get…
Powell
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | Who qualifies as a settler?

Dear Miss Powell, Who qualifies as a settler in Canada? I’m scheduled to take a long contract to work there. Do I qualify to take my things duty-free? Or is that only for citizens and permanent…
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
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | How to apply for a student visa

Dear Mr Bassie, How does one apply for a United Kingdom student visa? I would appreciate any guidance you can provide. A.S. Dear A.S., Persons may apply for a student visa to study in the United…
Dr Lavern Stewart, principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St James.
28 Sep, 2026 0

BACK TO SQUARE ONE.....Herbert Morrison faces uphill climb to restore student records, library

WESTERN BUREAU: The St James-based Herbert Morrison Technical High School is facing a significant challenge to recover past students’ records and library materials lost during the passage of the…
Jamaica’s WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Optoelectronic Technology gold medallist, Brandon Brown (second right), proudly displays the national flag at the Winners’ Circle, during Sunday’s closing ceremony at Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center. He is join
28 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaica mines historic gold at Worldskills Shanghai 2026

Jamaica has struck gold on the world stage, with Brandon Brown making history as the country’s first medalist at the WorldSkills Competition. The Optoelectronic Technology competitor consistently…
Defence lawyers across Jamaica withdrawing their services from the country’s criminal courts, escalating their dispute with the Government over mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act.
28 Sep, 2026 0

Defence lawyers begin court withdrawal over Firearms Act

Defence lawyers across Jamaica are withdrawing their services from the country’s criminal courts beginning Monday, escalating their dispute with the Government over mandatory minimum sentences under…
Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston
28 Sep, 2026 0

Wolmer’s Boys’ fourth-form student dies after collapsing in class

The Wolmer’s Boys’ School community is mourning the death of a fourth-form student who collapsed during class on Monday. The student was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,…