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May 12, 2026
Taskforce to look at strategies to tackle Jamaica's declining birth rate
Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced that a National Fertility and Family Support Strategy is to be developed as the Ministry of Health and Wellness looks to address the country’s…
May 12, 2026
by Gareth Davis Sr
Supermarket robbed, women assaulted in St Mary
The St Mary Police are investigating a case of robbery with aggravation, burglary, and unlawful wounding following an incident at a supermarket along Stennett Street, Port Maria,Tuesday morning.
May 12, 2026
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’
DUBAI (AP):
United States President Donald Trump yesterday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear…
May 12, 2026
CXC: AI alone won’t determine SBA grades
CXC says AI detection tools will not be the sole basis for decisions on students’ work in school-based assessments (SBAs). Instead, the council will prioritise fairness and human judgement, according…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | Is a physical passport stamp required to prove immigration status?
Dear Mr Bassie,
I would like to know whether I need a physical stamp in my passport to prove my immigration status.
May 12, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Man freed in JUTC fuel theft case after prosecution fails to link him to crime
A man whom police had identified as the alleged mastermind behind a fuel theft ring at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) was freed Monday after the prosecution admitted that there was no…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | What is the status of the US visa pause?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington
If you are aware, please provide an update about individuals whose application was successful but the interview was scheduled after the effective date of the ban in January…
May 12, 2026
Immigration Corner | What happens to your application when someone dies?
Dear Miss Powell,
My husband passed away last year. We had submitted our spousal sponsorship application and were waiting to hear back. I'm told the application may be cancelled because he died.…
May 12, 2026
Mayor says KSAMC did not approve Rude Boy billboard
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says a controversial billboard recently removed in Rockfort, eastern Kingston, did not have "required approval" from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal…