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June 17, 2026
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 Summit
For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America. But the campaign hasn't dented China's industrial…
June 17, 2026
by Luke Douglas
Jamaica's premium coffee industry runs on $700m of imported beans
Jamaica increased coffee imports by two-thirds to US$4.4 million (J$700 million) in 2025, which offset a shortfall in local production of premium Blue Mountain coffee caused by successive hurricanes.
June 17, 2026
Summit auction rescheduled for today
The auction of the former Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston has been rescheduled to June 17 after the original sale date was postponed.
"The vendor is selling under powers of sale contained…
June 18, 2026
UCC seeks US$15m to launch Trelawny 'smart city’, invites six universities as partners
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) aims to raise US$15 million to complete land acquisition for EcoVista, a 283-acre development in Trelawny.
The plan involves building a…
June 16, 2026
What are my options if my spouse abused me?
Good day Mrs. Walker-Huntington:
If a person is currently married to a citizen of the US but the couple has separated because one partner is abusive, what is the best way of moving forward with the…
June 16, 2026
Updated guidance on assessing humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
Dear Miss Powell,
I have lived in Canada for several years. My children are here, I work, volunteer in my community and have no criminal record. I want to apply for permanent residence, but I was…
June 16, 2026
Updated guidance on assessing humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications
Dear Miss Powell,
I have lived in Canada for several years. My children are here, I work, volunteer in my community and have no criminal record. I want to apply for permanent residence, but I was…
June 16, 2026
Police: St Elizabeth man charged with chopping brother to death, wounding of mother and sibling
A 19-year-old St Elizabeth man has been charged with the chopping-murder of one of his brothers, and wounding of his mother and another sibling following a dispute on Saturday, the police say.
June 17, 2026
Who is considered a British subject?
Dear Mr. Bassie,
I would like to know who may be considered a British Subject. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
G.V.