News
May 13, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Carpenter charged for alleged possession of air gun granted bail
A St Andrew carpenter against whom gun charges were laid after an air gun was found in a barrel with chicken feed was offered $150, 000 bail in the Gun Court.
May 12, 2026
by Bryan Miller
JTA president optimistic about upcoming salary negotiations
Despite the challenges of the recent past, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says he is cautiously optimistic that the Government will make the association a reasonable offer…
May 12, 2026
KSAMC allocates $10 million to improve access for persons with disabilities
Approximately $10 million from signage-related revenue has been allocated to the repair of sidewalks and related accessibility improvement for persons with disabilities.
May 12, 2026
by Andre Williams
Woman shot and injured by police during dispute with taxi operator
A woman was shot and injured by an off-duty policeman following an altercation with a taxi driver, in the vicinity the main gate of The University of the West Indies (UWI), on Tuesday afternoon.
May 12, 2026
Growth & Jobs | A Life well lived: Friends, colleagues remember Dhiru Tanna’s quiet impact
The soft cadence of a Hindu chant, recited in Sanskrit and English by Rakesh Goswami, a former JN Group executive, settled the room into stillness.
More than 40 fellow directors, colleagues, and…
May 12, 2026
Growth & Jobs | Without teachers, the future is uncertain
Declaring that the nation’s progress hinges on the strength of its educators, head of JN Bank’s Youth Banking Unit and the bank’s private banking arm - JN Premier, Delories Jones, said “without…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | What is the status of the US visa pause?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington
If you are aware, please provide an update about individuals whose application was successful but the interview was scheduled after the effective date of the ban in January…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | What happens to your application when someone dies?
Dear Miss Powell,
My husband passed away last year. We had submitted our spousal sponsorship application and were waiting to hear back. I'm told the application may be cancelled because he died.…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | Is a physical passport stamp required to prove immigration status?
Dear Mr Bassie,
I would like to know whether I need a physical stamp in my passport to prove my immigration status.