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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addresses supporters during a victory rally after winning a fourth term in the presidential runoff on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, Brazil.
27 Oct, 2026 0

Editorial | Why Lula’s victory matters

Hopefully, Flavio Bolsonaro and his supporters won’t act on any instinct to put Brazil through a period of political convulsion after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva retained power in Sunday’s…
Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Shipping Association’s 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in Georgetown on Monday.
27 Oct, 2026 0

Shipping | Guyana president urges Caribbean to weigh cost of shipping’s energy transition

Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on Caribbean maritime leaders to assess the cost, fuel choices and regional consequences of decarbonisation, before supporting global policies that…
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27 Oct, 2026 0

The Shipping Schedule

JAMAICA FREIGHT & SHIPPING CO LTD KINGSTON SEABOARD SUN 27/10 CRYSTAL A 27/10 ALESSIA 27/10 SEABOARD VENTURE 28/10 EVER CAREER 28/10 ECO BORA 28/10 SEABOARD SUN 29/10 ECO …
A guest admires a picture of Peter Tosh at the Touch of Tosh: Legalise it 50th anniversary held on October 16, at the Peter Tosh museum in Kingston.
27 Oct, 2026 0

Canadian professor inspired to write book on Peter Tosh

At the age of 17, his cousin introduced him to the lyrics of the man known as Peter Tosh, and music as he knew it would never be the same again. For Canadian Daniel Douek, this early introduction…
From left: Timothy and Lori Thwaites with their son, Noah, and Steven and Mary Whittingham with their son, James, following presentations at the Annual Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Shortwood Teachers’ College in St Andrew on
27 Oct, 2026 0

Cousins continue family tradition with gov’t scholarships

Cousins Noah Thwaites and James Whittingham have earned Government Scholarships through their academic achievements, adding another chapter to a family tradition shaped by education and public…
Students and teachers from Ardenne High School are presented with the Marcus Garvey Award.
27 Oct, 2026 0

JCDC 2027 competitions open November 1

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has announced that entries for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2027 competitions will officially open on…
Bassie
27 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | Can I apply for a British passport for a child who was adopted in the UK?

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like some advice on how to obtain a passport for a child who was adopted in the United Kingdom. B.L. Dear B.L., It is possible to obtain a passport for a child who was…
Members of the gold medal-winning Jamaican junior national cheerleading team from St Jude’s Primary School celebrate their historic victory. Front row, from left: Rickayla Brown, Arianna Temple, D’ziah Brown, Brianna Collins and Keziah Barton. Back row
27 Oct, 2026 0

Junior cheerleaders strike gold - But coaches warn funding must follow

Twenty-one young Jamaican athletes have given the country reason to celebrate after winning gold at last month’s staging of the 2026 ICU Pan American and Copa América Cheerleading Championships in…
Powell
27 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | Changes to Canada’s Express Entry points system

Dear Miss Powell, I hear there are changes to the Express Entry points system. I have a marketing degree with three years’ experience. Would I qualify? Z.R. Dear ZR, It depends on your age,…