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December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Requirements needed to visit UK as an academic
Dear Mr Bassie, Please tell me what the requirements are to visit the United Kingdom as an academic. Any assistance would be appreciated. – FM Dear FM, Persons may visit as an academic if…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Extending visitor’s stay for purpose of medical treatment
Dear Mr Bassie, Please explain what is needed to extend a trip while in the UK for the purpose of receiving medical treatment. – P.P. Dear P.P., It should be noted that usually persons may be able to…
December 9, 2025
Travelling to UK under 18 years old
Dear Mr Bassie, I am not yet 18 years old and I would like to visit the United Kingdom. I would appreciate any advice that you could provide me with. BJ Dear BJ, Persons may visit the United Kingdom…
December 9, 2025
by Corey Robinson
children in firing line
Some 453 children under the age of 12 suffered violence-related injuries in 2024, a mere snapshot of what paediatric surgeons believe is an epidemic of trauma cases plaguing Jamaica’s most vulnerable…
December 9, 2025
by Leon Jackson
Miracle for a Noble
Western Bureau: When Tamara Noble seriously injured her spine in a traffic accident eight years ago, the medical prognosis was that she would never walk again. However, her God-fearing mother refused…
December 9, 2025
by Sashana Small
Jamaica expected to face hurdles in joining CARICOM free movement
Although Jamaica could benefit from joining the four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recently implemented free movement of their nationals among themselves, Damion Gordon, lecturer…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
PM flags contractor role in meeting capital budget, growth targets
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s ability to execute its capital works programme depends heavily on the efficiency and performance of contractors engaged in the process. Holness made…
December 9, 2025
by Karen Madden
CMU trims sails on soaring fees
The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is pushing back against suggestions that its fees for students to participate in graduation ceremonies are exorbitant. After years of study, graduation is…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Forensic analyst details bloody signs someone was injured in Maitland’s home
A Government forensic analyst testified yesterday that an individual was injured inside Constable Noel Maitland’s apartment in July 2022. A bloodstained entrance mat and two kitchen knives hidden in a…