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Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

WASHINGTON (AP): The Trump administration has finalised a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the US for more than four years unless they obtain the federal government’s…
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Updated 3 minutes ago by Adrian Frater

Iberostar backs marine protection

As Jamaica pursues its goal of protecting 30 per cent of its coastal and marine ecosystems by 2030, Iberostar Hotel & Resort is pointing to the Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary in St James as evidence…
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Updated 20 hours ago

Hello Mi Neighbour | The importance of compassion in a crisis

Ever thought of the power of coming to the assistance of a fellowman, especially in a time of crisis? Of course you have, but a reminder won’t hurt. Immediately after Hurricane Melissa rained misery…
Updated 25 minutes ago by Tanesha Mundle

CAMP TRAGEDY - Grieving mother questions supervision after Munro student dies in St Thomas

Overcome by grief, Shackera Crowl could not bring herself to walk the final few steps to look at her son’s lifeless body on the beach. Instead, the heartbroken mother, who turned back in tears, is…
Updated 24 minutes ago

Overcrowding, poor cell checks plague Area 3 police lock-ups, says PCOA

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has reviewed nine lock-ups in Police Area 3, highlighting deficiencies in compliance with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policies governing cell…
Updated 15 hours ago

Work commences to clear gullies and drains under KSAMC disaster mitigation programme

Work has commenced to clear 27 gullies and drains across nine coastal divisions at a cost of more than $23 million, under phase one of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) 2026…
Updated 14 hours ago

At least six killed in Trelawny crash

At least six people have been killed and two badly injured in a crash in Trelawny this morning.
Updated 13 hours ago

McKenzie pepper-spraying incident highlights need for police body cameras, says PNP Patriots

The PNP Patriots says the pepper-spraying of Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, by the police highlights the need for…