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United States Embassy Jamaica’s awardees for the 2026-2027 Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes (from left) Abishua Johnson, Davia Findlotor, Joelle Hanson and Jervian Johnson. – Contributed photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

Four Jamaicans selected for prestigious US Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey programmes

The United States Embassy in Kingston has selected four Jamaicans for the prestigious Fulbright and Hubert Humphrey Fellowship programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The awardees – Abishua…
The LaGuardia Airport in New York. - AP photo
22 Sep, 2026 0

New York airports resume operations after widescale disruptions

AP – Flights were taking off and landing at New York City-area airports on Tuesday, with some delays and cancellations, after hours of disruptions resulting from damaged communications lines at a key…
John S. Bassie is a barrister/attorney-at-law who practises law in Jamaica. He is a justice of the peace, a Supreme Court-appointed mediator, a chartered arbitrator and a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (U.K.). Email: lawbassie@yaho
22 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration Corner | How to obtain a standard visitor visa

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Please advise how I should proceed with applying for this type of visa. V.S., Dear V.S., Persons who need to visit the UK as a standard…
St Ann FA President Danny Beckford.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Northcoast trouble brews

Trouble is brewing in St Ann football circles, with Mount Pleasant Academy and the St Ann Football Association at loggerheads over the club’s future home ground following the arrival of Chapelton…
Mount Pleasant Sporting Director Paul Christie.
22 Sep, 2026 0

No panic for winless Mt Pleasant

Paul Christie, sporting director of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, says that while the club is concerned about its poor start to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) season, there is no panic within the…
22 Sep, 2026 0

Jury still out on JPL-schoolboy football double

There are contrasting views on whether schoolboy footballers who also compete in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) are helping or hindering their development through the local football ranks. The…
Quacian Stewart (left), recipient of the Franno Claudia Francis Carnigan Scholarship, stands beside UWI 5K organiser, Alfred ‘Franno’ Francis, during last Thursday’s launch at the school grounds.
22 Sep, 2026 0

CB Group UWI 5K set for November 22

They are excelling in the classroom, breaking barriers in their chosen fields of study and, at the same time, making their mark on Jamaica’s sporting stage. These are among the impressive young…
Team Nicklaus members celebrate their 10-stroke win over Team Palmer at the 22nd Sandals United States Travel Advisors Golf Tournament staged at the Sandals Upton Estate Golf and country Club.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Mayor salutes golf advisers

Michael Belnavis, mayor of St Ann’s Bay and councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, has expressed heartfelt thanks to the 100 travel agents who participated in the 22nd annual Sandals United States…
Police and soldiers with members of the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries outside the Montego Bay-based church, where a deadly service unfolded on October 17, 2021.
22 Sep, 2026 0

Heavenly fire

The late leader of the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries had reportedly claimed to be the prophet ‘Elijah’ and tried to summon heavenly fire before shooting at cops during a bloody…