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Support Jamaica website.
February 3, 2026

Auditor General flags information security, access, and data protection issues with Support Jamaica website

An audit of the Government’s Support Jamaica website,which was set up, among other things, to receive Hurricane Melissa relief donations—has found information security governance gaps, inadequate…
Vandalised Jamaica Public Service transformers in Westmoreland.
February 3, 2026

Electricity restoration in Westmoreland impacted after thieves vandalise transformers stored at church

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that thieves have vandalised several transformers that were being stored at a church in Westmoreland that were scheduled to be deployed to support…
Pauline Wedderburn.
February 3, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Poultry farmer restarts after hurricane losses

For 15 years, Pauline Wedderburn raised poultry in Glendevon, St James, building a livelihood that supplied restaurants, pan chicken vendors, and households within her community. Her operations,…
Richard Vernon, mayor of Montego Bay,
February 3, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Youth-led initiatives strengthening climate resilience in Montego Bay

Mayor of Montego Bay Councillor Richard Vernon says youth-led climate-action initiatives are playing a pivotal role in strengthening community resilience, particularly as the city continues to grapple…
DHL signage displayed above the entrance to the Premier Branch at JN Money Eastern Avenue, Grand Cayman.
February 3, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Money, DHL Express partner to launch first DHL Premier Branch in Cayman

JN Money has partnered with DHL Express to launch the first DHL Premier Branch in the Cayman Islands at its Eastern Avenue location, marking a significant milestone in the territory’s financial and…
Nutramix Livestock Support Specialists Andre Williams (left) and Bruce Thomas (right), alongside Veterinarian Dr Gilbert Williams (centre), work to rebuild a chicken coop in St Elizabeth following the passage of Hurricane Melissa with support from teammate
February 3, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Nutramix launches chicken coop starter programme

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Newport Mills Ltd, a division under the CB Group and manufacturer of Nutramix animal feeds, has launched a Chicken Coop Starter Programme…
February 3, 2026

Immigration Corner | Documents needed to apply for first British passport

Dear Mr Bassie, I plan to apply for my first British adult passport, and I would like to know what documents are needed to complete the application. I look forward to any information that you can…
Deidre Powell
February 3, 2026

Immigration Corner | When a DNA test is negative

Dear Miss Powell, I recently came across one of your articles and decided to write to you for advice. I live in Canada and was planning to sponsor my seven-year-old son from Jamaica. Over the…
February 3, 2026

Immigration Corner | Can I travel?

Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington I’ve travelled on my visitor’s visa three times. The first time I spent three months, the second time three weeks, and the third time I went up to have a baby and I spent…