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August 18, 2026
UC Rusal 2022 fish kill trial stalled over outstanding disclosure
The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal over a 2022 fish kill incident in the Rio Cobre failed to continue today in the St Catherine Parish Court due to a lack of disclosure by the prosecution to…
August 18, 2026
Jamaican-rooted candidates fall short in Florida primaries, except Donalds
It was a largely disappointing night for political candidates with Jamaican roots in Florida, United States, with several failing to secure their party’s nomination in Tuesday’s primary elections. …
August 18, 2026
Immigration | Will they give my son a visa?
Good day, Mrs Walker-Huntington, I am currently in the process of removing the conditions from my Green Card. I have a child in Jamaica who lives with his grandparents. I’m not ready to start the…
August 18, 2026
Immigration | Do I need to apply for a Canadian visa if I have US documents?
Dear Miss Powell, I have been seeing information online saying that if you have a valid US visa, you can use an Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA, to visit Canada instead of applying for a…
August 18, 2026
Immigration | What are the ways to apply for British citizenship?
Dear Mr. Bassie, I would like to know what the ways are to apply for British citizenship. I am thankful for any information that you can provide pertaining to this. Y.V. Dear Y.V., There are…
August 17, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
Deal or no deal - Public-sector teachers to decide on Government’s adjusted wage offer
The government has made an improved offer on key components of the 28-point claim from the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which will be placed before delegates for a decision early this week.…
August 17, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Tufton calls for law changes to tackle hospital ‘social cases’
Jamaica will have to change its laws and policies to address the perennial problem of patients remaining in public hospitals long after they are medically discharged, Health and Wellness Minister Dr…
August 17, 2026
Teenager arrested in robbery of Spanish Town taxi operator
Investigators assigned to the St Catherine North Police Division have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the robbery of a taxi operator along Thompson Pen Road in Spanish Town. Reports are…
August 17, 2026
Gov’t to develop programme to address squatting
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government will develop a programme to address irregularly settled communities, as part of measures to prevent further squatting and informal settlement. …