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May 19, 2026
Immigration Corner | Can a minor born in the UK claim British citizenship?
Dear Mr Bassie,
I would like to know if someone under 18 years old and born in the United Kingdom can claim British citizenship. I hope you can shed some light on this for me.
May 19, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Students benefit from financial literacy drive led by JN Bank
Hundreds of primary-level students have received copies of the financial literacy book Let’s Talk Money Kids! by Carlton G. Stewart, through an initiative by JN Bank aimed at strengthening literacy…
May 19, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Pre-diaspora conference webinar to spotlight real estate market opportunities
Jamaica’s real estate market continues to experience strong growth, fuelled by increased demand for residential and commercial developments, tourism-related investments, and renewed interest from…
May 18, 2026
Chamber block ‘nonsense’
The Opposition is demanding the tabling tomorrow of an Integrity Commission (IC) investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), six weeks after the…
May 18, 2026
High-tech heists - Organised syndicates fuel surge in vehicle theft
It was as if the vehicles vanished into thin air — some in under 60 seconds — leaving owners and investigators stunned by the thieves’ speed and precision.
The criminals have remained relentless,…
May 18, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Beaches launches US$1b Caribbean expansion - Holness says regional growth of Jamaican-owned brands strengthens national wealth
WESTERN BUREAU:
The official opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Resorts in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday marked the first major step in a planned US$1-billion expansion for the…
May 18, 2026
Westmoreland residents under curfew plead for adjustments to save community businesses
Residents in sections of Westmoreland affected by a recently imposed curfew are pleading with the Government to ease restrictions, arguing that the measure is crippling livelihoods and worsening…
May 18, 2026
Donations debacle - ODPEM cited for poor management, in critical areas, of funds donated to aid hurricane victims
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) got a failing grade from the Auditor General’s Department for the financial management of funds donated to assist the victims of…