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June 2, 2026

Police appeal for help after 29-year-old Manchester man goes missing

A 29-year-old man from Spring Grove district in Manchester has been reported missing since Friday, May 29, the police said Tuesday.
June 2, 2026

Can a permanent resident be deported?

Dear Miss Powell, I have been a permanent resident of Canada for  11 years. I recently got into some legal trouble and am facing criminal charges. Someone told me that I could be deported. I thought…
June 2, 2026

What can my cousin do to get back a visitor visa?

I hope this email finds you well. I am desperately seeking guidance on how to navigate next steps for my cousin's B1 visa that was recently denied. She overstayed five months due to her mother’s…
June 2, 2026

A new chapter at the helm: SAJ welcomes acting commissioner of Customs

The Management Committee of the Shipping Association of Jamaica recently met with Kirk Benjamin in what marked an important first engagement since his appointment as acting commissioner of Customs.…
June 2, 2026

SVF gives Blossom Gardens Home a facelift

The Blossom Gardens Children’s Home in Montego Bay received a lift on Labour Day, when the Supreme Ventures Foundation repainted its facilities and refreshed its gardens with flowers and…
June 2, 2026

St Wade Basic School gets facelift from JPS Foundation

St Wade Basic School principal Sharron Quarrie had every reason to smile. The early-childhood institution in Old Harbour Bay — where she has nurtured young minds for 34 years — was the focus of…
June 2, 2026

Crime down in Salt Spring as police cite community partnership

The Police say the community of Salt Spring in St James is continuing to see a significant decline in violent crime, with no murders or shootings recorded in the community since the start of 2026.
June 2, 2026

Jamaican attorney to receive Juneteenth honour in Florida

Jamaican-American attorney Kaysia Earley is to be honoured by the City of Parkland, Florida, with a Juneteenth proclamation recognising her commitment to justice, humanitarian service, education and…
June 2, 2026

BOJ launches money management game for children

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has launched a new financial literacy gamification platform, BOJ Money Quest, designed to engage Jamaican schoolchildren in learning about money management.  The initiative…