News

The Kanuni S firearm that the police allege was seized at a house in Cave Valley, Green Island in Hanover during an operation on February 23, 2026.
February 24, 2026

Police arrest eight after firearm seized in Hanover operation

Members of the Hanover police division arrested eight people and seized a prohibited firearm during coordinated operations in Green Island and the Lucea on Monday, the police said. The police said…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (right), displays his national identification card during the official launch of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) at the NIRA Centre, Central Sorting Office in Kingston. Looking on is Minister of J
February 24, 2026

Almost $2 billion for NIDS project in upcoming financial year

Approximately $2 billion will be allocated in the next fiscal year to continue implementing the National Identification System (NIDS) for Economic Growth Project. The 2026-2027 fiscal year will start…
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness of Jamaica.
February 24, 2026

Holness and Persad-Bissessar urge pragmatic approach in CARICOM

Caribbean nations responding differently to emerging geopolitical “opportunities” should not be seen as evidence of a fractured Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness told…
Harry Bhoorasingh, senior country manager for JN Money Services USA.
February 24, 2026

Growth & Jobs | US tax season offers diaspora opportunity to support Melissa-affected families, communities

The 2026 tax filing season in the United States presents a timely and practical opportunity for diaspora Jamaicans and other benevolent individuals to support ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery…
Given Jamaica’s increasing life expectancy, many people will need enough resources to finance 15 to 20 years of post retirement living.
February 24, 2026

Growth & Jobs | ‘Retirement planning is not optional’ - JN director

Hugh Reid, managing director, JN Life Insurance, is calling for the estimated 500,000 self employed workers in Jamaica to urgently prioritise retirement planning, warning that the country’s shifting…
Paul Ann Youngsang (left), sales executive for BizPay, a workforce management solution developed by MC Systems, is in deep discussions with Dr Cassida Jones-Johnson, president of the Human Resource Managers Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ) during the associa
February 24, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Use technology to build trust between organisations and employees – tech expert

Using technology to automate and strengthen key human resource functions can help organisations build trust with employees by reducing errors and giving staff greater control over their information,…
February 24, 2026

Immigration Corner |How to correct an error on your eVisa

Dear Mr. Bassie, I have discovered a mistake on my eVisa and I would like to know what the procedure is for correcting this. Thanks in advance. P.E. Dear P.E.,
Deidre Powell
February 24, 2026

Immigration Corner | Husband in Canada and visa delayed

Dear Ms. Powell, I applied for a Canada visitor visa from September last year and up to now I have not received any email or response. I received my US visa last year August without any problem. I am…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
February 24, 2026

Immigration Corner | How is the visa pause affecting Jamaicans?

Dear Mrs. Walker-Huntington, Thank you so much for your weekly informative column. I am an avid reader and always eagerly await the valuable insights and knowledge you generously share with us. The…