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29 Sep, 2026 0

Health Ministry prepares as doctors warn of healthcare disruption over delayed IDT ruling

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will put measures in place to limit any possible impact on patients if doctors withdraw their services on Friday as they press the Industrial Disputes…
29 Sep, 2026 0

St Catherine Minister of Religion accused of sexual assault of woman granted $700,000 bail

The St Catherine Minister of Religion who is being accused of sexually assaulting a woman whom he offered employment was on Tuesday granted $700,000 bail with a surety. The 45-year-old man is charged…
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | JN Money launches new mobile app

JN Money Services (JNMS) launched its new mobile application, the JN Money App, on September 21, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to enhance the customer experience for Jamaicans…
Saniah Spencer, chief product officer for savings and deposits at JN Bank, speaking at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights, at Cru Bar and Kitchen on Lady Musgrave Road in St Andrew.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Financial resilience more than simply earning money, says banker

With households facing rising costs and crises impacting income and economic stability, Saniah Spencer, chief product officer for savings and deposits at JN Bank, is urging people to prioritise…
The Y’Menettes (The  Source Centre) in Savanna-la-Mar , Westmoreland.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Y’Menettes Centre restored, ready to resume vital community services in Westmoreland

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland: A vital lifeline for education, skills development, digital access and community support in Westmoreland has been restored, with the Y’Menettes (The Source Centre) in…
Roldane Henry, infrastructure services lead at MC Systems Ltd.
29 Sep, 2026 0

Growth & Jobs | Rising cyberthreats make digital resilience a business priority - MC Systems

As cyberattacks increase across the Caribbean and organisations become more dependent on digital services, businesses must move beyond viewing cybersecurity as a standalone IT function and instead…
 Dahlia Walker-Huntington
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | I want to go to the US and adjust status

Good day, Mrs Walker-Huntington. I am a Jamaican in a long-distance relationship. My fiance recently got his US citizenship and wants for us to now close the gap. We are making preparations to get…
Powell
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | Who qualifies as a settler?

Dear Miss Powell, Who qualifies as a settler in Canada? I’m scheduled to take a long contract to work there. Do I qualify to take my things duty-free? Or is that only for citizens and permanent…
John S. Bassie is a barrister/attorney-at-law who practises law in Jamaica. He is a justice of the peace, a Supreme Court-appointed mediator, a chartered arbitrator and a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (U.K.). Email: lawbassie@yaho
29 Sep, 2026 0

Immigration | How to apply for a student visa

Dear Mr Bassie, How does one apply for a United Kingdom student visa? I would appreciate any guidance you can provide. A.S. Dear A.S., Persons may apply for a student visa to study in the United…