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16 Jun, 2026
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Jamaica's premium coffee industry runs on $700m of imported beans
Jamaica increased coffee imports by two-thirds to US$4.4 million (J$700 million) in 2025, which offset a shortfall in local production of premium Blue Mountain coffee caused by successive hurricanes.
16 Jun, 2026
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Summit auction rescheduled for today
The auction of the former Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston has been rescheduled to June 17 after the original sale date was postponed.
"The vendor is selling under powers of sale contained…
16 Jun, 2026
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UCC seeks US$15m to launch Trelawny 'smart city’, invites six universities as partners
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) aims to raise US$15 million to complete land acquisition for EcoVista, a 283-acre development in Trelawny.
The plan involves building a…
16 Jun, 2026
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What are my options if my spouse abused me?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington:
If a person is currently married to a citizen of the US but the couple has separated because one partner is abusive, what is the best way of moving forward with the…
16 Jun, 2026
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Updated guidance on assessing humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
Dear Miss Powell,
I have lived in Canada for several years. My children are here, I work, volunteer in my community and have no criminal record. I want to apply for permanent residence, but I was…
16 Jun, 2026
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Updated guidance on assessing humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
Dear Miss Powell,
I have lived in Canada for several years. My children are here, I work, volunteer in my community and have no criminal record. I want to apply for permanent residence, but I was…
16 Jun, 2026
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Police: St Elizabeth man charged with chopping brother to death, wounding of mother and sibling
A 19-year-old St Elizabeth man has been charged with the chopping-murder of one of his brothers, and wounding of his mother and another sibling following a dispute on Saturday, the police say.
16 Jun, 2026
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Who is considered a British subject?
Dear Mr. Bassie,
I would like to know who may be considered a British Subject. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
G.V.
16 Jun, 2026
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DCS suspends food deliveries to South Camp inmates
The Department of Correctional Services has suspended, effective immediately, the delivery of food items by visitors to inmates at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre, the agency said in a…