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A gated community in Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Growth & Jobs | From Kingston’s inner-city to gated community homeowner

A home in a gated community in Jamaica had long been Shereen Mallet’s aspiration. Her dream is one she had since childhood growing up in Kingston’s inner-city. It grew even stronger over the two…
Students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Portland (from left), Janane Terrelonge, Shanika Robinson, and Alicia Myers, who were members of the student-operated business, ‘Sweet & Savoury Bites’, whose booth was featured at the in
April 14, 2026

CASE students test entrepreneurial mettle at Research Day Expo

The familiar hum of academic debate during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo in March gave way to the sizzle of grills and the whir of blenders, as students…
Participants in the Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient Agri-food Systems (IRL) Project, in the company of officials, display their certificates during the certification ceremony, held recently at the Spring Village Community Centre in St. Cather
April 14, 2026

Small farmers in Kitson Town benefit from IRL project

Small farmers in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, are reporting significant improvements in their livelihoods, as an agricultural initiative helps to strengthen community ties and expand economic…
From left: Sandra Glasgow, managing director of RevUp Caribbean Limited; Melanie Subratie, chairman of FirstAngels Caribbean Limited; Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica (both holding folders containing signed copies of the a
April 14, 2026

New partnership targets startup growth, innovation

A partnership between the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica’s Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), RevUp Caribbean Limited and FirstAngels Caribbean (FAC) is intended to strengthen the…
Denise Cagley‑Jefferson, newly appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica.
April 14, 2026

Food For The Poor Jamaica appoints new executive director

Denise Cagley-Jefferson has been appointed executive director of Food For The Poor Jamaica (FFTP Jamaica). She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international non-profit sector, with a…
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | Under which conditions would an application for bail release be successful?

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like to know what factors contribute to the likelihood of succeeding when applying for bail while in detention. J.C. Dear J.C., Persons are able to apply for immigration bail…
Dahlia Walker-Huntington
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | What will happen if I tell the embassy about my family in the US?

Good evening Mrs Walker-Huntington, I had applied for a non-immigrant visa in 1991 and 1992 and I was turned down. I have two brothers and a sister living in the USA. I am planning to apply again. If…
Deidre Powell
April 14, 2026

Immigration Corner | Canada’s Express Entry is changing

Dear Miss Powell, I’ve been preparing to apply under Canada’s Express Entry system and just waiting on my credentials report. I’m now hearing that major changes to the Express Entry System that…
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, CARICOM chair.
April 13, 2026 by Albert Ferguson

Summit snub

WESTERN BUREAU A diplomatic dispute within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has intensified after Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) stayed away from an emergency meeting convened to address concerns it…