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Audley Gordon, Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority.
April 28, 2026

NSWMA says its committed to accountability amid audit exposing irregularities, notes final report pending

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is insisting that it is committed to accountability, transparency and serving the public interest, in light of an internal audit report that…
Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams.
April 28, 2026

Motorists urged to stop throwing garbage from vehicles

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging motorists and passengers to stop throwing litter from vehicles and exercise greater discipline in how they dispose of waste while…
Anthony Hylton
April 28, 2026

Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of measures to address cement shortage

Amid growing concerns over a shortage of cement, Opposition Spokesman on Investment, Trade and Global Logistics Anthony Hylton is calling for urgent parliamentary attention be given to the the…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
April 28, 2026

Portmore man fined $1.5 million for selling cocaine at his home

A 49-year-old Portmore, St Catherine man has been fined a total of $1.5 million or nine months in prison after pleading guilty to selling cocaine at his home. Douglas Forbes, of Independence City,…
A child accepts a gift from Santa in this photo moment captured during an event at the William Knibb Memorial High School on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was organised and hosted by FYI Consultancy Group in collaboration with the JN Foundation for residen
April 28, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN using Melissa donations to ‘build back better’, help most vulnerable

Even before survivors of the ferocious Category-5 Hurricane Melissa began to rebuild their lives, the JN Group was busy galvanising partners– Jamaicans overseas and friends of Jamaica – to be ready to…
Members of the Corus International team, Amy Vu (left) and Emily Grose (second left), engage in conversation with Claudine Allen (centre), general manager of the JN Foundation; Omar Wright (second right), lead for environment and community development pro
April 28, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Corus International joins JN Foundation in rebuilding efforts

When representatives from the faith-inspired global organisation, Corus International, arrived in Jamaica in April, their goal was clear: to support recovery in action and document how their…
April 28, 2026

Immigration Corner | How to correct an error on a British citizenship certificate

Dear Mr Bassie, I need to correct an error on my British citizenship certificate. Any information that you can provide on how this should be done would be welcomed. Thanks in advance. E.P. Dear E.P.,…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
April 28, 2026

Immigration Corner | Can my daughter live with someone else?

Good day Mrs Walker-Huntington. My daughter’s father was filed for, and she was on her father’s filling. They went to the United States but my daughter never met the family before so the living…
Deidre Powell
April 28, 2026

Immigration Corner | Work permits and age: Is 57 too late?

Dear Ms. Powell, I am 57 years old. At my age, is it possible for me to get a work permit to work in Canada? Thanks, C.G. Dear CG, Yes. It is possible to obtain a Canadian work permit at age 57. Age…