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April 14, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Catherine Hall residents want back their health centre

WESTERN BUREAU: While most of the public health centres in western Jamaica have been returned to full service since the passage of Hurricane Melissa six months ago, residents of Catherine Hall in…
Students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Portland (from left), Janane Terrelonge, Shanika Robinson, and Alicia Myers, who were members of the student-operated business, ‘Sweet & Savoury Bites’, whose booth was featured at the in
April 14, 2026

CASE students test entrepreneurial mettle at Research Day Expo

The familiar hum of academic debate during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo in March gave way to the sizzle of grills and the whir of blenders, as students…
Small steps taken now, adjusting spending, talking openly about finances, and managing debt responsibly, can make a significant difference to our outcome.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Navigating rising costs: practical financial tips for today’s households

With prices climbing, from groceries to fuel, many households are feeling the strain. Inflation, higher interest rates and general economic uncertainty have made every day budgeting more challenging…
A gated community in Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | From Kingston’s inner-city to gated community homeowner

A home in a gated community in Jamaica had long been Shereen Mallet’s aspiration. Her dream is one she had since childhood growing up in Kingston’s inner-city. It grew even stronger over the two…
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes
April 14, 2026

Sykes backs ‘multi‑door’ courts, mediation reform

Members of the judiciary are being urged to rethink the role of the courts, shifting away from a litigation-heavy culture towards one that privileges mediation and swift, proportionate resolution of…
Deidre Powell
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | Canada’s Express Entry is changing

Dear Miss Powell, I’ve been preparing to apply under Canada’s Express Entry system and just waiting on my credentials report. I’m now hearing that major changes to the Express Entry System that…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | What will happen if I tell the embassy about my family in the US?

Good evening Mrs Walker-Huntington, I had applied for a non-immigrant visa in 1991 and 1992 and I was turned down. I have two brothers and a sister living in the USA. I am planning to apply again. If…
Letters
April 14, 2026

Cuban doctors issue demands clear answers

THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the April 10, news story: “Cuban exit exposes specialist gaps at CRH”, unfortunately, the story exposes much more than the specialist gaps. It also…
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April 14, 2026

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