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Dr Grace Kelly (right), Northern Caribbean University psychologist, poses with members of the Manchester Police Division after conducting a session on psychological first aid.
06 Jan, 2026 0

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…
John Bassie 
United Kingdon
06 Jan, 2026 0

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. …
06 Jan, 2026 0

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…
Deidre Powell
06 Jan, 2026 0

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…
Oneika Broomfield of Old Harbour Bay is thrilled to receive a gift from Santa during the toy donations held at the Old Harbour Bay Community Centre.
06 Jan, 2026 0

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…
Representatives of the National Water Commission’s maintenance team (eastern) along with Acting Community Relations Manager (eastern) Ann Bolt (third from left), during the handover of donated items to Sandy Frazer-Jackson, manager of the Ultimate Care C
06 Jan, 2026 0

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…
Founder of Woman Ignite Success Summit and the Woman Ignite Foundation, Keneshia Nooks-Blake.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs |Woman Ignite Success Summit returns with a call to ‘Elevate’

At a time when many women are navigating uncertainty, rebuilding after disruption, and repositioning themselves for what comes next, the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS) 2026 is returning with a…
Gertrude Morrison celebrates her 100th birthday at the Philgrim Church of God in Robertsfield, Mavis Bank, St Andrew.
06 Jan, 2026 0

A century of grace

With a life rooted in faith, and a legacy built on love, Anita Gertrude Morrison said she felt blessed to witness her heritage as her family and friends came together at the Pilgrim Church of God in…
The landslide followed heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning.
06 Jan, 2026 0

Landslide blocks Junction main road in St Mary

The roadway leading into Kingston in the vicinity of Broadgate, at the eastern end of the Junction main road in St Mary, is now impassable due to a major landslide. The landslide, triggered by heavy…