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February 24, 2026
Holness and Persad-Bissessar urge pragmatic approach in CARICOM
Caribbean nations responding differently to emerging geopolitical “opportunities” should not be seen as evidence of a fractured Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness told…
February 24, 2026
Growth & Jobs | US tax season offers diaspora opportunity to support Melissa-affected families, communities
The 2026 tax filing season in the United States presents a timely and practical opportunity for diaspora Jamaicans and other benevolent individuals to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery…
February 24, 2026
Growth & Jobs | ‘Retirement planning is not optional’ - JN director
Hugh Reid, managing director, JN Life Insurance, is calling for the estimated 500,000 self employed workers in Jamaica to urgently prioritise retirement planning, warning that the country’s shifting…
February 24, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Use technology to build trust between organisations and employees – tech expert
Using technology to automate and strengthen key human resource functions can help organisations build trust with employees by reducing errors and giving staff greater control over their information,…
February 24, 2026
Immigration Corner |How to correct an error on your eVisa
Dear Mr. Bassie, I have discovered a mistake on my eVisa and I would like to know what the procedure is for correcting this. Thanks in advance. P.E. Dear P.E.,
February 24, 2026
Immigration Corner | Husband in Canada and visa delayed
Dear Ms. Powell, I applied for a Canada visitor visa from September last year and up to now I have not received any email or response. I received my US visa last year August without any problem. I am…
February 24, 2026
Immigration Corner | How is the visa pause affecting Jamaicans?
Dear Mrs. Walker-Huntington, Thank you so much for your weekly informative column. I am an avid reader and always eagerly await the valuable insights and knowledge you generously share with us. The…
February 23, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Debt to Cuba
Retired former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is calling for African and European nations that have benefited from Cuba’s decades of international solidarity to now stand in support of the Caribbean…
February 23, 2026
NWC dismantles illegal water connection network in Clarendon
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has dealt a blow to a clandestine network of illegal water connections in Clarendon. The commission says that deep in the dense bushes of…