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22 Sep, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | GemVoyage transforming transport operations on the tourism landscape
On Wednesday, September 2, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), in partnership with the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and ATL Automotive Limited,welcomed 15 Jamaican entrepreneurs into the…
22 Sep, 2026
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Growth & Jobs | JBDC eyes growth for MSMEs by tackling the ‘messy middle’
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is looking to deepen its partnership with the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) and the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) as it strengthens…
22 Sep, 2026
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Immigration | When can I apply for a new visa?
Good day, Mrs Walker-Huntington: My visa was cancelled 10 years ago. When it was cancelled, they told me that I could reapply after five years but that I would have to contact Homeland Security or…
22 Sep, 2026
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Immigration | Moving to Canada? Don’t make this costly mistake
Dear Miss Powell, Could you explain Canada’s settlers’ effects rules? I wish I had known I could bring valuable belongings to Canada later. By the time I found out, it was too late because I had not…
22 Sep, 2026
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Immigration Corner | How to obtain a standard visitor visa
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Please advise how I should proceed with applying for this type of visa. V.S., Dear V.S., Persons who need to visit the UK as a standard…
21 Sep, 2026
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Recovery pitch - Golding shares five-point strategy to accelerate renewal in ‘abandoned’ west
WESTERN BUREAU: Opposition Leader Mark Golding has unveiled a five-point recovery strategy for western Jamaica, accusing the Government of failing thousands of residents still struggling to rebuild…
21 Sep, 2026
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Robinson hits back at recovery claims - Opposition finance spokesman warns of more pain ahead
Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson is warning that there is trouble ahead for Jamaican households, countering reports that the country’s economy is recovering faster than projected.…
21 Sep, 2026
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Thirty new citizens join Jamaican family
A total of 30 individuals from diverse backgrounds recently became Jamaican citizens. For them, citizenship represents more than the receipt of a certificate; it is a formal affirmation of their…
21 Sep, 2026
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War, runaway AI and climate shocks to take center stage as world leaders meet at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions, world leaders meet at the United Nations this week facing new fears that runaway artificial intelligence could threaten…