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17 Mar, 2026
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Nyam healthy in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease account for 70 per cent of deaths in Jamaica.
17 Mar, 2026
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Machel Montano returns on the road with Gen XS
The Carnival in Jamaica season is heating up, and Gen XS is gearing up for the road. The band unveiled its plans for 2026 last Saturday night during its media launch at the Regency Bar & Lounge at…
17 Mar, 2026
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Letter of the Day | Waltham Park Road – symptoms of a nation in distress
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner article of March 13, “Filth and Hazards on Waltham Park Road,” acts as a mirror reflecting Jamaica’s deeper socio-economic and moral condition. Imagine, for a moment,…
17 Mar, 2026
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Island Wedding | The Cespedes say ‘I do’ in a culturally rich celebration
As Kadane and Kelsey-Jo Cespedes made their debut as husband and wife, the couple stepped away from traditional nuptial norms to celebrate their love through the cultural fanfare of Jonkunnu, an…
17 Mar, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | Financial strategy key to CSO survival and growth - Rose Miller
Civil society organisations (CSOs) across the region have been urged to treat financial management as a strategic tool for survival and growth. The advice was provided by Rose Miller, financial…
17 Mar, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | JN Money awards scholarship to daughter of female Canadian farm worker
Despite being a predominately male programme, one Jamaican mother has carved out her place in the Canadian Farm Work Programme with grit and determination to create a brighter future for her two…
17 Mar, 2026
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Immigration Corner | How to check UK eVisa prior to travel
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know if there is anything that I may need to do pertaining to my eVisa prior to travelling to the United Kingdom. D.G. Dear D.G., It is important that persons check…
17 Mar, 2026
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Immigration Corner | My sister lives in Canada, can she sponsor me?
Dear Miss Powell, I am a nursing assistant and would like to live in Canada. I have a half-sister living there. Can she sponsor me? Can you tell me how to apply? I.W. Dear I.W.,
17 Mar, 2026
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Immigration Corner | Should my mother upgrade my filing?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington: My mother filed for me (unmarried child over 21) in March 2018. She was a green card holder at the time. She recently became a US citizen. Does she need to notify…