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December 9, 2025
General election called in St Lucia for December 1, months ahead of when polls were due
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucians will go to the polls on December 1 to elect a new government, 11 months before the general election is constitutionally due in November 2026. Prime Minister…
December 9, 2025
US Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalising same-sex marriage nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal…
December 9, 2025
United States pledges additional US$10 million for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
The United States has pledged an additional US$10 million to support Jamaica’s recovery from the devastating impact of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. This latest commitment brings the total…
December 9, 2025
Police constable dies following crash in St Ann
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is mourning the death of a police constable who passed away as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Anglican Street in Moneague, St Ann…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | JN Foundation, UWI to host regional conference on early childhood education, sustainable development
The JN Foundation with The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education and the Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre will host a two-day regional conference, November 27-28 at The…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | Credit experts urge caution: Too many loan queries can lower your credit score
Credit experts are advising Jamaicans to be cautious when applying for loans, warning that too many credit inquiries can lower their credit scores and affect their ability to access future financing.…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | TheHiveCareers launches ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative to mobilise workers after Hurricane Melissa
IN RESPONSE to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, TheHiveCareers announced the launch of its ‘Rebuild Jamaica – Jobs, Volunteers, and Rapid Project Support’ initiative, a platform designed…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | From sirens to service: The lifelong call of Errol Mowatt
FORMER COMMISSIONER of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Errol Mowatt, has been formally recognised for his 41 years of dedicated service to the field of Fire and Emergency Service and for contributing…
December 9, 2025
Who is eligible for an Ancestry Visa
Dear Mr Bassie, I would like for it to be clarified who is eligible for a UK Ancestry visa. I look forward to your response. KV Dear KV, Please note persons who can apply for a UK Ancestry visa must…