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Chief  Justice  Bryan Sykes
06 Jan, 2026 0

Chief justice renews call for greater judicial control over capital budget

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has renewed calls for the judiciary to be given control of its capital budget, while questioning the Government’s silence on repairs to courthouses damaged by Hurricane…
Dr Mark Nicely, secretary general of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association.
06 Jan, 2026 0

From financial turmoil to ownership

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Mark Nicely, secretary general and a former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), says the purchase and opening of the organisation’s Western Regional Offices came…
Nile Anderson
06 Jan, 2026 0

Nile Anderson | No foundation but Christ: Restoring Jamaica’s families

“Eternal Father, bless our land, Guard us with Thy mighty hand, Keep us free from evil powers.” Jamaica’s most pressing crisis is not political or economic. It is moral. We have allowed ‘evil…
Tonia Williams
06 Jan, 2026 0

Tonia Williams | Measuring what matters: How data systems can transform our nation in 2026

Imagine a Jamaica where real-time data shows which hospitals have available beds, which schools need urgent repairs, and which roads pose the greatest safety risks. This is what better data systems…
Natassia Wright and Jamar Wright, co-hosts of the ‘Designers of Change’ podcasts.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs |‘Designers of Change’ podcast redefines leadership conversations

Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership…
06 Jan, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs |Start 2026 right with this seven-point financial checklist

The start of a new year brings a wealth of possibilities. Key among these is the opportunity to take control of your finances and build healthier money habits. With rising costs, unexpected expenses,…
Dr Grace Kelly (right), Northern Caribbean University psychologist, poses with members of the Manchester Police Division after conducting a session on psychological first aid.
06 Jan, 2026 0

NCU psychologists train emergency first responders

Psychologists from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently trained police, military, and fire personnel in psychological first aid to help first responders support people traumatised by Hurricane…
John Bassie 
United Kingdon
06 Jan, 2026 0

Immigration Corner| How British citizens can apply for Global Entry to the US

Dear Mr Bassie, I understand that as a British citizen I might be able to access the USA more quickly if I am enrolled in Global Entry. Please advise if this is so. Any input would be appreciated. …
06 Jan, 2026 0

Immigration Corner|Drug felony convictions bar Green Card applications

Hello, Mrs Walker-Huntington: I was living in America in the ‘90s. My sister gave a drug lady my number, and I got caught up in a conspiracy. I went to prison for two years and got deported 21 years…