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December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Is it possible to renew my green card while in Jamaica?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, Could you advise whether one is able to have a green card renewed while still in Jamaica? The person has been in Jamaica for 10 months as they are unwell. The card has now…
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | The essence of compatibility
Over in Apocrypha, our favourite fantasyland beyond the clouds where all politicians are friends, the talk was all about football. The Apocryphan national football team had just blown what seemed a…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | How to apply for asylum status in the UK
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know how I could go about claiming asylum status in the United Kingdom. I look forward to your response. NA Dear NA, Persons are able to register their asylum claim at…
December 9, 2025
Tributes for Jimmy Cliff | Legendary artiste and actor remembered as global icon and cultural ambassador
Veteran reggae artiste, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff is being hailed as a cultural giant who has inspired the globe. The singer, whose given name is James Chambers, passed away today at age 81.…
December 9, 2025
Miss Universe Organization says Dr Gabrielle Henry is 'nearing discharge' from Thai hospital
Jamaican representative Dr Gabrielle Henry, who was hospitalised last week after a fall from the main stage during the evening gown segment at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, is now reported to…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Clean brigades, please
The authorities’ confirmation of an outbreak of leptospirosis is not, in the circumstances, particularly surprising. Surges in infectious and communicable diseases often happen in the aftermath of…
December 9, 2025
An appeal to the leaders and people of Jamaica
THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of the deeply tragic situation brought about by Hurricane Melissa, I humbly appeal to our leaders and citizens to remember a fundamental truth: the true wealth of a nation…
December 9, 2025
Why are West Indies batters not rotating strike?
THE EDITOR, Madam: New Zealand won the second T20 by three runs, third T20 by nine runs. West Indies lost the first ODI by seven runs. That means they lost by seven singles, WI are losing by singles!…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Stronger than the storm
THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as Jamaica endeavours to restore homes, livelihoods, and lives, familiar voices have re-emerged, claiming this disaster to be divine…