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09 Dec, 2025
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Protocols activated to keep bird flu out of Jamaica, says Veterinary Services Division
The Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture says it has activated protocols to mitigate the possible entry of bird flu into Jamaica, following confirmation of the disease in the…
09 Dec, 2025
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ZOSOs further extended by Parliament
Parliament on Tuesday approved a further extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) in seven communities across Jamaica. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness closed the debate on the extension…
09 Dec, 2025
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Growth & Jobs | When the budget doesn’t balance
WHEN THE monthly budget refuses to balance and money seems to disappear before it even has a chance to settle in the wallets or accounts, many households find themselves facing tough decisions.…
09 Dec, 2025
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Growth & Jobs | US$50-million sugar factory in Clarendon to generate 2,000 jobs
PRIME MINISTER Dr Andrew Holness has welcomed a US$50-million investment by Tropical Sugar Company Limited (TSCL)to re-establish commercial-scale sugar production in Clarendon. The new…
09 Dec, 2025
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Growth & Jobs | Psychologists call for ‘re-imagining education system’ to weather growing climate threats
AS JAMAICA begins the road to recovery from the emotional, economic and infrastructural fallout caused by Hurricane Melissa, two education psychologists are calling for an urgent overhaul of Jamaica’s…
09 Dec, 2025
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Immigration Corner | Visitor visa expiring while in Canada — what should I do?
Dear Miss Powell, My brother was recently in a motor vehicle accident in Canada. My mother travelled to assist with his care, but her Canadian visitor’s visa expires at the end of January. They did…
09 Dec, 2025
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Immigration Corner | When will my sons’ petitions be approved?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, I am a US citizen and I filed for my adult unmarried sons and their children from October 2023. I have been advised that nothing is outstanding at this time. I have no idea…
09 Dec, 2025
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Immigration Corner | Travelling to and from the UK on an eVisa
Dear Mr Bassie, I have received an eVisa to travel to the United Kingdom. I would like to know if there is anything else that I need to do before travelling. Thanks in advance. WN Dear WN, Persons…