News
January 15, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Green card pause
The decision by the United States government to, as of January 21, pause the processing of ‘green card’ applications from 75 countries, including Jamaica, is raising concerns among Jamaicans in the…
January 15, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Embassy in Kingston awaits ‘further guidance’ on visa edict
The United States Embassy in Kingston is awaiting “further guidance” from Washington following the decision by the American government to suspend the processing of immigrant visas in Jamaica and 74…
January 15, 2026
Nathan Walker | Development through climate justice: A strategy for the future
To achieve sustainable progress, climate justice needs to be the foundation upon which Jamaica’s development priorities stand. Climate justice recognises that political factors influence how countries…
January 15, 2026
by Mickalia Kington
Red Cross gives Sav-la-Mar Health Centre shot in the arm to fight flu
The Savanna-la-Mar Health Centre in Westmoreland has received a major boost in its ability to respond to rising flu cases and ongoing post-hurricane challenges, following a significant donation of…
January 15, 2026
by Edmond Campbell
UHWI gave booster shot to tax dodgers, says auditor general
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has indicated that the actions of those behind the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) customs tax-evasion scandal served to facilitate private entities…
January 15, 2026
Wilhem Hector | Transforming Caribbean energy systems in 2026
During October 2025, Hurricane Melissa devastated several Caribbean nations, including my home country, Haiti. Not only did this storm claim lives, it also damaged power infrastructure and left over…
January 15, 2026
by Tanesha Mundle
Cops surprised by murder allegation against Maitland
The allegation that Constable Noel Maitland had murdered his girlfriend reportedly sent shockwaves through the Constant Spring Police Station and Area 5 Police Division in July 2022, Inspector Franz…
January 15, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
Wisynco raises a glass to Devon Reynolds
For 43 years, Devon Reynolds has been a quiet but decisive force behind Wisynco Group’s production operations, guiding the company’s evolution from factory floor to large-scale manufacturing. On…
January 15, 2026
by Olivia Brown
Denbigh High’s visual arts department gets a boost
Denbigh High School in Clarendon expects a sharp rise in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) visual arts passes, following a major upgrade to the Visual Arts Department’s computer lab.…