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August 11, 2026
Immigration | Which documents will prove my right to work in the UK?
Dear Mr Bassie, Please tell me what documents can be used to prove that a person has a right to work in the United Kingdom. E B. Dear E. B., Persons who are not British or Irish citizens can usually…
August 11, 2026
Immigration | Can I take my family to Canada?
Dear Miss Powell, I am an executive secretary in the government service and would like to explore my options under the Canadian work programme. Is it possible for you to give me some information and…
August 10, 2026
by Livern Barrett
Scammers’ car wash
Two Jamaican lottery scammers directed their elderly American victims to deposit millions of dollars into accounts they used to operate separate used-car dealerships in Jamaica, United States (US)…
August 10, 2026
by Sashana Small
CCJ under scrutiny - Regional court urged to move on allegations of division, ‘toxic’ environment
Allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should be urgently addressed, a former senior regional diplomat has asserted. “It is not a trivial matter,…
August 10, 2026
Jamaicans urged to exercise extreme caution in responding to online employment opportunities
Jamaicans are being urged to exercise great caution when responding to online employment opportunities, as criminals increasingly use social media and other digital platforms to recruit victims of…
August 10, 2026
Legal Aid Council offers free assistance to vulnerable Jamaicans
Many Jamaicans are unaware that legal assistance is available free of cost for eligible persons facing criminal charges, as well as free legal advice for members of the public. The Legal Aid Council…
August 11, 2026
Buyers from 22 countries already registered for JAPEX 2026
Buyers from more than 22 countries have already registered for next month's Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), as the island prepares to host its first major tourism trade event since Hurricane…
August 10, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
‘We will go out and assess the homeless’ - St James residents urged to report issues regarding unhoused people to authorities
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of St James are being encouraged to contact the relevant authorities for assistance whenever they see homeless people, including those who may have mental health challenges,…
August 10, 2026
UHWI expands specialist services, boosting access to advanced patient care
Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) are expected to benefit from faster diagnoses, expanded access to specialist treatment and enhanced critical care services following a…