News
June 2, 2026
Chang says FLA tightening firearm and ammo storage and disposal; operational procedures
Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says efforts remain ongoing to strengthen the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), including plans to improve firearm and ammunition…
June 2, 2026
Murder case against son accused of killing 80-y-o mother delayed over lack of interpreter
The murder case against Paulo Grant, who is accused of killing his 80-year-old mother, whose body was found in an advanced state of decomposition, was stalled on Tuesday in the St Catherine Parish…
June 2, 2026
What can my cousin do to get back a visitor visa?
I hope this email finds you well. I am desperately seeking guidance on how to navigate next steps for my cousin's B1 visa that was recently denied. She overstayed five months due to her mother’s…
June 2, 2026
Can a permanent resident be deported?
Dear Miss Powell,
I have been a permanent resident of Canada for 11 years. I recently got into some legal trouble and am facing criminal charges. Someone told me that I could be deported. I thought…
June 2, 2026
Who is eligible for asylum, and how to apply in the UK
Dear Mr. Bassie,
I would like to know whether it is still possible to apply for asylum in the United
Kingdom and if so, how does a person proceed.
A.F.
June 1, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
SERIAL KILLER STAYS PUT - Judges uphold 66-year term for eight-murder killing spree
Convicted serial killer Kemar Thompson, whose bloody 2014 crime spree claimed eight lives in three separate incidents across St Catherine, will remain behind bars for at least 66 years and seven…
June 1, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
MP wants water issues settled before the new hospital opens
St James Central Member of Parliament (MP) Heroy Clarke wants the water shortage issues currently affecting Appleton Hall and surrounding areas to be resolved before the new Western Children and…
June 1, 2026
MoBay-bound Virgin flight makes emergency landing after ‘engine failure’
A Virgin Atlantic flight carrying 241 passengers and 12 crew from London Heathrow to Montego Bay was forced to divert to Shannon, Ireland, on Saturday night after a “technical issue” developed during…
June 1, 2026
by Kimone Francis
Pembroke Hall High gets new centre to continue literacy turnaround - Dairy Industries donates facility to tackle learning gaps
To combat this, the school’s administration pivoted, the principal later revealed in a February follow-up with The Gleaner, to pathway coaching, reduced class sizes, and restricted curriculum choices…