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Communications Officer Lamoya Mullings opts for a striped co-ord to mark the ‘pork-tastic’ occasion.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Something Extra | Tuesday

Last Friday night was the ‘pork-fect’ time for food lovers and wine enthusiasts to gather at Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen (JFDK) in St Andrew for the ultimate Pork and Cork gastronomic experience.…
UNDP Assistant Resident Representative Lesley Ann Ennevor (left) and ODPEM Deputy Director-General Richard Thompson in discussion at the community recovery fair in Darliston, Westmoreland.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Roofing training tops demand at Darliston Recovery Fair

Hundreds of residents turned out to a community recovery fair in Darliston, Westmoreland, last week, with hurricane-resilient roofing classes proving among the most sought-after services one year…
Veteran dancehall artiste, Beenie Man.
03 Nov, 2026 0

‘I was speaking from my heart,’ says Beenie Man of ITV interview

The Beenie Man brouhaha continues to generate memes, a whole lot of conversation and now – not surprisingly – even a song. The dancehall artiste, whose real name is Moses Davis, has now released a…
Dignitaries pose for a photo at the launch of the CHOGM 2026 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda on November 1.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Shirley Botchwey, George Elombi and Pamela Coke-Hamilton | From Commonwealth connections to economic opportunity

Commonwealth leaders are gathered in Antigua and Barbuda where they are confronting rising trade tensions, geopolitical shocks and supply chain disruption alongside longstanding challenges such as…
Dahlia A. Walker-Huntington
03 Nov, 2026 0

Immigration | What is the processing time for an application for US citizenship?

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington: I filed for US citizenship earlier this year and I was hoping to be able to vote in the US mid-term elections. But, other than receiving a receipt notice, and having my…
Deidre S. Powell
03 Nov, 2026 0

Immigration | Can I move to Prince Edward Island?

Dear Miss Powell, I’m contemplating moving to Canada but I need my beach on weekends to relax. Is Prince Edward Island a good place to move to? J.J. Dear J.J., I have tears in my eyes. I can…
Richard Harris (left), chief executive officer of Shavuot International, demonstrates the use of an equipment to Luwanna Willilams (centre), managing director of JN Bank, and Claudine Allen, general manager of the JN Foundation, during a visit to the facto
03 Nov, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Tea exporters highlight JN’s support with expansion

What started as a family’s investment in agriculture has since blossomed into a flourishing Jamaican manufacturing enterprise, with products now reaching consumers in international markets. In 2013,…
Participants at the 2024 National Volunteer Conference, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
03 Nov, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | CVSS conference to chart new course for volunteerism in Jamaica

Jamaica’s ability to respond to future disasters may depend not only on the willingness of people to help, but also on how effectively volunteers are organised, equipped and supported. Against the…
Bassie
03 Nov, 2026 0

Immigration | Applying for a digital record of exemption to enter the UK

Dear Mr. Bassie, I need to apply for a digital record of exemption from the United Kingdom immigration control. Any advice would be helpful. J. T. Dear J. T., Persons may apply for a digital record…