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Dominic Morgan, founder of Dame’s Electrical and Home Renovation Services.
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | From dream to enterprise: How a nano-grant sparked growth for Dames Electrical

AT JUST 34 years old, Dominic Morgan, founder of Dame’s Electrical and Home Renovation Services, is proving that with determination, skill, and the right support, small sparks can ignite big…
Tandra 'DJ Lytes' Jhagroo (left), and Lois ‘DJ Lava’ Morgan, co-founders of HEAD BopHERZ, which offers a range of event services.
December 9, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

Growth & Jobs | DBJ supporting the creative industry

“One of the highlights of the Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival on Sunday, September 28, in downtown Kingston is the launch of the FAME (Film, Animation, Music & Entertainment) Incubator Demo…
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | Gen Zs urged to get insurance coverage

HUGH REID, managing director of JN Life Insurance, says young adults, 18 to 28 years, who are now in the workforce, should purchase insurance as soon as possible because of the cost savings and the…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | What a UK Standard visitor visa can be used for

Dear Mr. Bassie, What can a British Standard visitor’s visa be used for and please advise what the eligibility requirements are for one. GT Dear GT, Persons can visit the United Kingdom (UK) as a…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | Can I move to another province after Provincial Nomination?

Dear Miss Powell, I am a Jamaican and I recently received Canadian Permanent Residency under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP). I currently live in Manitoba, but my boyfriend lives in…
Clyde Williams, attorney-at-law and political commentator.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

‘Send Jess’

Political commentator Clyde Williams is advising Opposition Leader Mark Golding to send Zuleika Jess, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) justice spokesperson, to meet with Minister of Justice Delroy…
Lynton Weir, principal of Old Harbour High School, assists Antoine Richards to plant a star apple tree in the school garden during a tree planting exercise recently.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

GROWING A LEGACY

A group of students hurried to take shelter under a lone tree from the blazing mid-morning sun after a physical education class at the Old Harbour High School in St Catherine, recently. Watching from…
The Sandals executive team at the World Travel Awards in St Lucia last Saturday night.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Jamaica dominates World Travel Awards

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism juggernaut continued its reign at the World Travel Awards (WTA) on Saturday night, capturing an impressive 45 honours, 29 regional Caribbean awards and 16 national…
Immigrants line up in the dining hall at a new US government holding centre for migrant children in Carrizo Springs, Texas, on July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
December 9, 2025

Judge blocks Trump policy to detain migrant children turning 18 in adult facilities

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Trump administration policy to keep migrant children in detention after they turn 18, moving quickly to stop transfers to adult facilities that advocates…