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December 30, 2025
by Andre Williams
Jamaica nears year-end with lowest murder toll since 1994
Jamaica is closing out the year with a dramatic fall in murders, recording a 42 per cent fall in murders at the end of 52 weeks with 666 killings, the lowest number recorded since 1994. That year some…
December 30, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Duke of Earle delivers hope, again
WESTERN BUREAU: For nearly four decades, Christmas Day in Barnett Town has meant more than celebration. It meant preparation, hope, and a fresh start for hundreds of children in the St James-based…
December 30, 2025
Govt to repair, rewire 800 storm-ravaged homes, says Vaz
WESTERN BUREAU: Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government has diverted $372 million from its National Energy Poverty Reduction Programme to support households severely affected by Hurricane…
December 30, 2025
What types of visas are available for transit in the UK
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what type of visa I would need to obtain to just pass through the United Kingdom as I do not intend to stay over there. I would appreciate any advice. OO …
December 30, 2025
Can marriage override a US visa ban?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington I have a couple of questions.Can an American citizen marry someone from another country whose American visa has been cancelled to regain entry to the US before the…
December 30, 2025
Why you should consider life insurance in 2026
If you are planning your finances or estate in 2026, a life insurance policy should be a top priority, especially if you don’t already have one. Life insurance offers a range of benefits that can…
December 30, 2025
Study permit rejection and GCMS
Dear Miss Powell, I applied for a Canadian study permit, but my application was rejected. The letter I received didn’t explain much. A friend said I can request something called GCMS notes. What is…
December 30, 2025
by Rasbert Turner
Teacher weaves jewellery to help support family
The artistic side of Suzette Granville emerged from necessity: a need to support her son financially. It has since become a venture that continues to yield valuable returns. “I am a teacher, but I…
December 30, 2025
Farmers back in the field at Parnassus Agro Park
The love for farming and irrigation access have been cited by farmers on the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon as reasons they returned to their fields after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa…