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29 Sep, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | Happy goes the lucky

It never ceases to amaze me how difficult political sycophants find it to argue political issues without attaching political labels. This dysfunction’s best example is online comment on media reports…
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.
29 Sep, 2026 0

The Sandals-Royal Caribbean deal: Ensure revenue circles at home

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the article ‘Edmund Bartlett’s calls for clarity of the US$3 billion partnership between Sandals Resorts and Royal Caribbean Group’, published on…
Dr Wendell Samuel, assistant secretary-general of CARICOM.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Official urges CARICOM to strengthen regional food economy

WESTERN BUREAU: With the Caribbean importing more than half of its food, CARICOM Assistant Secretary General Dr Wendell Samuel says the situation poses a major threat to the region’s economic…
Dr Andrew Holness, prime minister of Jamaica, at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2026.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Holness pushes for faster, more strategic regulation in regional agriculture

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says bureaucracy is strangling agricultural investment in the Caribbean, requiring faster and more strategic regulation to help Jamaica and the region…
With the Caribbean Sea as their scenic backdrop, Arthur and Camille share a loving embrace.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Island Wedding | Divinely orchestrated love for the Allens

Arthur Allen first met Camille Lewis at work. Through stolen glances, shared smiles and brief verbal exchanges, the two, who worked in different departments, grew closer through their shared faith and…
Powell
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | Who qualifies as a settler?

Dear Miss Powell, Who qualifies as a settler in Canada? I’m scheduled to take a long contract to work there. Do I qualify to take my things duty-free? Or is that only for citizens and permanent…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | I want to go to the US and adjust status

Good day, Mrs Walker-Huntington. I am a Jamaican in a long-distance relationship. My fiance recently got his US citizenship and wants for us to now close the gap. We are making preparations to get…
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29 Sep, 2026 0

The Shipping Schedule

JAMAICA FREIGHT & SHIPPING CO LTD KINGSTON CONTSHIP ART 29/09 MARTI CARIBS 29/09 CMA CGM XIAMEN 29/09 X-PRESS MOY 29/09 SEABOARD SUN 30/09 SEABOARD EXPLORER 30/09 CONTSHIP ART 30/09…
From left: Dawn Ann Rowe’s son; Rowe, of TGD Worldwide; maritime veteran Denise Lyn Fatt; and Francia Montoya. Rowe travelled from Panama with her son, while Montoya also flew to Jamaica to surprise Lyn Fatt at her celebration event.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Shipping | Denise Lyn Fatt’s legacy built on trust and open doors

Fifty years in shipping can be counted in vessels handled, cargo moved and industry changes weathered. For Denise Lyn Fatt, however, the clearest measure of that journey could be found in the people…