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January 20, 2026
Immigration Corner | You don’t have to study in Canada to immigrate
Dear Miss Powell, I’ve been thinking of Canada for a while, but I can’t afford the cost of studying there. Can my Jamaican qualifications help me get permanent residence? MB Dear MB, If you hold a…
January 20, 2026
Immigration Corner | Who is considered a British Protected Person?
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know who is considered a British Protected Person with respect to British immigration status. T.K. Dear T.K., Persons would have become a “ British Protected Person”…
January 19, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
Rebuilding with rubbish
WESTERN BUREAU: Amid concerns about uncollected garbage and the capacity of St James’ Retirement waste disposal site to handle increasing waste from across western Jamaica post-Hurricane Melissa, some…
January 21, 2026
UPDATED: ‘Compromised transparency’
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining awarded almost $870 million in contracts without its procurement committee’s review, an action that “compromised transparency”, the Auditor General’s…
January 19, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Mom in fight of her life to stay on feet for son
Faced with excruciating pain brought on by avascular necrosis (AVN), Mishcah Hamilton has found herself in a race against permanent immobility, requiring emergency hip-replacement surgery after…
January 19, 2026
Youths in diaspora share dreams for region in 2026
One of the defining characteristics of the Caribbean is its extensive diaspora which hosts a pot-pourri of talents and potential. Young people in this group have shared their dreams for the region and…
January 19, 2026
Jafaz Ally | Combating regional security threats
In the list of priorities for the Caribbean, security warrants a place at the top. Security is larger than protecting one’s borders. It is a multi-faceted process that involves several actors and many…
January 19, 2026
Nicholas Chow | Rethinking infrastructure in the era of climate change
The privatisation of public infrastructure is a contentious issue. However, after facing Hurricane Melissa, the Caribbean must see that time is running out for climate-proofing our nations. No single…
January 19, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Destination Assurance white paper to be tabled in Parliament shortly
A white paper on Destination Assurance, aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s tourism industry in order to ensure its sustainability, was presented to Cabinet last Monday and is expected to come to…