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The William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
December 9, 2025

William Knibb High looking at shift system to resume learning

William Knibb Memorial High School is looking at implementing a shift system as a temporary measure to get students back into classes following significant damage to the school plant from Hurricane…
Curupira, COP30 mascot at the Blue Zone at COP30.
December 9, 2025

Education at the core of climate resilience, say countries and the UN system

During a high-level discussion, representatives of participating nations, the COP30 Presidency and the United Nations system highlighted the need to invest in preparing young people to cope with and…
Third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance Under the CMA-Mandate Event at COP30.
December 9, 2025

Country platforms hub launched to strengthen national climate finance

On Saturday, November 15, 13 countries and one region announced plans to develop national platforms through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Program at COP30, marking an important step to align…
A participant at the Green Zone during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30).
December 9, 2025

Statement of commitment on climate information integrity in digital advertising launched

A Commitment Letter for Climate Information Integrity in Digital Advertising was launched on Thursday, 13 November, during the panel “Information Integrity and Climate Action in Brazil: Synergies…
Dr William Ambler, a translational research scholar who studies how biological sex affects the risk of autoimmune diseases, looks at cells under a microscope in the lab where he works at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
December 9, 2025

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | Canada sets new immigration direction for 2026 to 2028

Dear Miss Powell, I have been waiting to hear the latest immigration updates from Canada. I know the government usually announces new plans at the end of the year. Have they introduced any changes…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | How can I check my case status?

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, My mom is a US citizen and she filed for me in January 2020 as an unmarried adult daughter. I still have not received the I-130 approval. Is there anything I can do to find…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | What is a High Potential Individual visa?

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like for you to explain what a high Potential Individual visa is. Any information would be appreciated . – G.N. Dear G.N., A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives persons…
Board houses flattened by Hurricane Melissa in Retirement district, Westmoreland.Board houses flattened by Hurricane Melissa in Retirement district, Westmoreland.
December 9, 2025 by Corey Robinson

WOODEN WORRIES, LAND TITLE TROUBLES

In a journey that wound from New Market in St Elizabeth, through Beaufort, Darliston, Wihthorn, Petersfield, Williamsfield, Shrewsbury, Bluefields, and Petersville in Westmoreland, the devastation…