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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…
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
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | How to apply for a student visa

Dear Mr Bassie, How does one apply for a United Kingdom student visa? I would appreciate any guidance you can provide. A.S. Dear A.S., Persons may apply for a student visa to study in the United…
Dr Lavern Stewart, principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St James.
28 Sep, 2026 0

BACK TO SQUARE ONE.....Herbert Morrison faces uphill climb to restore student records, library

WESTERN BUREAU: The St James-based Herbert Morrison Technical High School is facing a significant challenge to recover past students’ records and library materials lost during the passage of the…
Jamaica’s WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Optoelectronic Technology gold medallist, Brandon Brown (second right), proudly displays the national flag at the Winners’ Circle, during Sunday’s closing ceremony at Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center. He is join
28 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaica mines historic gold at Worldskills Shanghai 2026

Jamaica has struck gold on the world stage, with Brandon Brown making history as the country’s first medalist at the WorldSkills Competition. The Optoelectronic Technology competitor consistently…
Defence lawyers across Jamaica withdrawing their services from the country’s criminal courts, escalating their dispute with the Government over mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act.
28 Sep, 2026 0

Defence lawyers begin court withdrawal over Firearms Act

Defence lawyers across Jamaica are withdrawing their services from the country’s criminal courts beginning Monday, escalating their dispute with the Government over mandatory minimum sentences under…
Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston
28 Sep, 2026 0

Wolmer’s Boys’ fourth-form student dies after collapsing in class

The Wolmer’s Boys’ School community is mourning the death of a fourth-form student who collapsed during class on Monday. The student was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead,…
Patricia Gillings-Smith (left), head of the Industrial Arts Department at Muschett High in Trelawny, oversees students working on plumbing-related projects at the school last week. A section of the plumbing laboratory is still under renovation after being
28 Sep, 2026 0

School labs struggling to recover while students adapt

WESTERN BUREAU: Several high schools in western Jamaica are still working to restore their hurricane-ravaged laboratories, some of which were completely destroyed and lost valuable equipment last…
Tyrone Reid, new president of the Press Association of Jamaica
28 Sep, 2026 0

Tyrone Reid elected president of the Press Association of Jamaica

Award-winning investigative journalist Tyrone Reid was on Sunday elected president of the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting, held at its headquarters in St…
The Fi We Children Foundation said a mandatory 15-year sentence before consideration of parole would mean a substantial part of a child’s development could be spent in custody.
28 Sep, 2026 0

Fi We Children joins call for changes to Firearms Act mandatory sentences

The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is adding its voice in the call for amendments to Jamaica’s Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022, particularly provisions imposing…