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June 9, 2026
US federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike.
June 9, 2026
Bahamas urges citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba
The Bahamas government is urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba, saying the country continues to experience challenges affecting electricity supply, fuel availability,…
June 9, 2026
Two killed, two injured in Waterford gun attack
Four people were shot, two fatally, in a gun attack in Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine, on Monday night.
June 9, 2026
Men’s health habits driving economic risk in Jamaica - Reid
Hugh Reid, managing director of JN Life Insurance and a men’s- health advocate, is warning that Jamaica’s economy could pay a steep price if more men do not begin to take their health seriously. He…
June 9, 2026
Eliminate the headache of managing property from abroad
With managing property in Jamaica from overseas, a persistent challenge for diaspora investors, JN Properties Limited is underscoring that there are professionals in the local market who can eliminate…
June 9, 2026
Traditional performance reviews failing employees and organisations, experts warn at MSBM Seminar
Traditional performance reviews may be doing more harm than good, contributing to workplace distrust, disengagement, and missed opportunities for employee development, according to international human…
June 9, 2026
Idris Elba on why he wouldn’t play James Bond
Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke".
The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but…
June 9, 2026
Latoya Bulgin incident calls for urgent need to train police officers
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The unfortunate, fatal shooting of Latoya Bulgin in Montego Bay last week has sparked a lot of public outrage, which is well warranted.
I am no legal expert and will stay away…
June 9, 2026
Urgent overhaul of FLA operations needed
THE EDITOR, Madam:
The recently tabled Integrity Commission (IC) report on the operations of the Firearms Licensing Authority (FLA) has revealed unacceptable systemic failures that demand…