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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,…
Dahlia A. Walker-Huntington
27 Oct, 2026 0

Immigration | My birth certificate was tampered with

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington I was taken out of the country as a child of seven on someone else’s document. My adoptive mother tampered with my birth certificate, and the embassy found out, but I’m…
27 Oct, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | No water commission

Over 50 years ago I experienced a seminal moment around Gene Autry’s domino table. It was after midnight. We were behind. I told Gene I was too tired to continue. Since he’d no intention of paying the…
Karon Lewis (left), business relationship and sales manager at JN Bank, in conversation with Matthew Bourne and Novia Blair at a Smarter Credit Day Workshop organised by the JN financial Academy recently.
27 Oct, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Credit checks help borrowers overcome financing challenges

Two borrowers who encountered unexpected problems with their credit histories have shared how taking steps to address the issues helped them access financing, underscoring the importance of…