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21 Jul, 2026 0

What to expect when travelling on a UK visa

Dear Mr Bassie, I have obtained a United Kingdom eVisa and I would like to know what to expect when travelling on it. Any advice would be appreciated. E.B.
21 Jul, 2026 0

Proving your work experience when the company no longer exists

Dear Miss Powell, I have an invitation to apply for permanent residence and I need to finalise my application in two weeks, but I am having problems proving my employment for two years as a manager…
20 Jul, 2026 0

¡Viva España! - La Roja reigns again, claiming second World Cup title after defeating Messi, Argentina

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP): Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the football world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title…
20 Jul, 2026 0

Information gridlock - Integrity Commission raises alarm over delays in approving arrangements to facilitate sharing of data with key public bodies

The Integrity Commission (IC) has raised concerns about its inability to share crucial information with some public bodies in the fight against corruption, owing to the slow pace at which the…
20 Jul, 2026 0

​Ninja Man and co-accused appeal hearing delayed again, to begin Wednesday

The long-awaited appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentine and his two co-convicts suffered yet another delay and is now expected to start on Wednesday in the Court of…
20 Jul, 2026 0

Another victim of fire at Beryllium garage in May dies

Damion Walters, a 43-year-old employee of the Guardsman Group, has died from injuries sustained in the accidental fire that occurred on May 27, while mechanical work was being carried out at the…
20 Jul, 2026 0

Government reviewing framework for religious use of cannabis

The Government is intensifying consultations on Jamaica’s framework for the religious use of cannabis, commonly referred to in legislation as the sacramental cannabis framework.
20 Jul, 2026 0

Road deaths declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, new study finds

NEW YORK (AP) – Road deaths are declining worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
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20 Jul, 2026 0

No evictions for Golden Grove sugar workers as 10-year standoff ends

Former sugar workers who seized unfinished houses at Golden Grove Meadows in St Thomas following the threat of Hurricane Matthew a decade ago will not be evicted, with the Ministry of Agriculture,…