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May 19, 2026

NWA staff threaten strike action

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has warned that staff at the National Works Agency (NWA) are restive as they demand urgent action to resolve longstanding concerns relating to staff…
May 19, 2026 by Andre Williams

‘Goat man’ charged for round robin shooting in St Andrew

A 38-year-old livestock farmer has been arrested and charged in connection with a firearm-related assault and unlawful wounding incident that occurred in the Penfield district of Gordon Town, St…
May 20, 2026

Body cameras needed now, says PNP Women's Movement after police fatal shooting of Bulgin

The People's National Party (PNP) Women's Movement is calling for immediate use of body-worn cameras by the police force following what it has described as the "deeply troubling"…
May 19, 2026

PATH overhauled to speed up benefit delivery to vulnerable families

The Government has revamped the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to speed up the delivery of social protection benefits to vulnerable families.
May 19, 2026

Immigration Corner | Do I have to return to Jamaica for my Green Card?

Mrs Walker-Huntington: I’ve been in the United States for several years. I’m now 34 years old and from Jamaica. My mom is married to a US citizen for two years and is awaiting an interview date (she…
May 19, 2026

Immigration Corner | Can a minor born in the UK claim British citizenship?

Dear Mr Bassie,  I would like to know if someone under 18 years old and born in the United Kingdom can claim British citizenship. I hope you can shed some light on this for me.
May 19, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Students benefit from financial literacy drive led by JN Bank

Hundreds of primary-level students have received copies of the financial literacy book Let’s Talk Money Kids! by Carlton G. Stewart, through an initiative by JN Bank aimed at strengthening literacy…
May 19, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Pre-diaspora conference webinar to spotlight real estate market opportunities

Jamaica’s real estate market continues to experience strong growth, fuelled by increased demand for residential and commercial developments, tourism-related investments, and renewed interest from…