News
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Fishers in Parottee, Galleon benefit from solar-powered energy centres
Hundreds of fishers from Parottee and Galleon in St Elizabeth, who have been without electricity since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, now have access to solar-powered energy centres, equipped with…
February 10, 2026
Growth & Jobs | From Kingston to Paris: Creative entrepreneur unlocks global beauty opportunities
Kingston Creative, with funding from The UWI Creative Caribbean programme and support from partner UNESCO, celebrates the successful international engagement of the Go Global Travel Grant awardee…
February 10, 2026
Immigration Corner | Clarification on the term ‘eVisa’
Dear Mr. Bassie, I am seeking clarification on what exactly is an eVisa. I am hoping that you can assist. EG Dear E.G. Persons should be aware that eVisas allow access to, and use of a person’s…
February 10, 2026
Immigration Corner | Does it matter if I am married when my daughter files?
Good afternoon Mrs Walker-Huntington, I would like to find out what difference it would make if I got married before or after my daughter files for me in the USA? Thanks for your response. RD Dear…
February 10, 2026
Immigration Corner | What is the most important question on a Canadian visitor visa application?
Dear Miss Powell, I’m planning to apply for a Canadian visitor visa. What is the most important question I will need to answer? JA Dear JA, The most important question you must answer in a Canadian…
February 9, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Tivoli claim tossed
Two joint owners of several businesses in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, have been denied compensation for losses allegedly suffered during the 2010 security forces operation, including cash said to total…
February 9, 2026
by Janet Silvera
100-bed medical dome aimed at easing pressure on CRH
WESTERN BUREAU: A 10,000-square-foot medical dome capable of housing up to 100 hospital beds is to be installed at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St James, providing critical…
February 9, 2026
by Karen Madden
Woman of steel
At the young age of 23, Oberlene Smith-Whyte’s world as she knew it shattered. Her husband, Errol Whyte, was shot and killed along with then member of Parliament Roy McGann, to whom he was assigned…
February 9, 2026
by Carl Gilchrist
Morris bats for end to ‘raiding’ of NHT
Senator Professor Floyd Morris, opposition spokesman on housing and sustainable living, has given notice that he plans to move a motion to effect changes to how the National Housing Trust (NHT) is…