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January 6, 2026
Tonia Williams | Measuring what matters: How data systems can transform our nation in 2026
Imagine a Jamaica where real-time data shows which hospitals have available beds, which schools need urgent repairs, and which roads pose the greatest safety risks. This is what better data systems…
January 6, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Growth & Jobs |‘Designers of Change’ podcast redefines leadership conversations
Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership…
January 6, 2026
Growth & Jobs |Start 2026 right with this seven-point financial checklist
The start of a new year brings a wealth of possibilities. Key among these is the opportunity to take control of your finances and build healthier money habits. With rising costs, unexpected expenses,…
January 6, 2026
NCU psychologists train emergency first responders
Psychologists from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently trained police, military, and fire personnel in psychological first aid to help first responders support people traumatised by Hurricane…
January 6, 2026
Immigration Corner| How British citizens can apply for Global Entry to the US
Dear Mr Bassie, I understand that as a British citizen I might be able to access the USA more quickly if I am enrolled in Global Entry. Please advise if this is so. Any input would be appreciated. …
January 6, 2026
Immigration Corner|Drug felony convictions bar Green Card applications
Hello, Mrs Walker-Huntington: I was living in America in the ‘90s. My sister gave a drug lady my number, and I got caught up in a conspiracy. I went to prison for two years and got deported 21 years…
January 6, 2026
Immigration Corner|New pathways for international doctors
Dear Miss Powell, I’m a 42-year-old doctor in Jamaica, and I’m interested in immigrating to Canada. Can I qualify for immigration? L. B. Dear L. B, Doctors are always needed in Canada. The…
January 6, 2026
Excelerate supports recovery with holiday outreach
Excelerate Energy delivered toys and humanitarian aid to more than 2,500 children and families across Old Harbour Bay, Clarendon, Montego Bay and other parishes during the Christmas season. In Old…
January 6, 2026
NWC delivers aid to care home in St James
The National Water Commission’s Eastern (NWC’s) maintenance team donated essential supplies to the Ultimate Care Centre in Catherine Hall, St James, redirecting funds from their year-end celebration…