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Participants at the National Stakeholder workshop.
February 24, 2026

Jamaica positions itself for the future of clean shipping

Global shipping is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As the industry moves steadily toward low- and zero-carbon energy, countries that depend on maritime trade…
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…
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.,
Beaming with joy, Dalkeith lifts his bride, Rohanna, as they exit the Constant Spring Church of Christ in St Andrew.
February 25, 2026

Lessons in love with Dalkeith and Rohanna Thomas

In early 2023, Rohanna Dixon walked into her university economics class and met Dalkeith Thomas — then a master’s student leading her tutorial. Though their relationship remained strictly professional…
Letters
February 24, 2026

Westmoreland received critical housing support under ROOFS

THE EDITOR, Madam: The handover of grants under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP) in Westmoreland on February 19, was a demonstration that structured governance can restore dignity as it restores…
People wait their turns to board shared taxis in Havana, Cuba.
February 24, 2026

Letter of the Day | Intercession for Cuba: A preferred zone of peace

THE EDITOR, Madam: Hope springs that the US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, along with other circumstances, will serve to strengthen the resolve and endeavour in countries that would wish to lend a…
Front row, from left: Coral Williams, Target 8.9 Destinations Manager; Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon; and Tova Hamilton, State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, are joined by western artists and stakeholders in front of the mural “Deep Cultural
February 24, 2026

Two new murals unveiled in downtown MoBay

Kingston Creative has unveiled two new murals by western artists – Rushane Drummond, Deon Simone, Everton Jones, Joel Cameron and Taniki Anderson – under the TUI Colourful Cultures Jamaica project.…
A man walks along the Hudson River Greenway in lower Manhattan during a snow storm, on February 23, 2026, in New York.
February 23, 2026

Huge snowstorm in US forces millions to stay home, disrupts flights

(AP) — A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday. It forced millions of people to stay home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation…
February 23, 2026

Man charged with murder of JDF soldier

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of Jamaica Defence Force soldier Daniel Crawford, who was shot in the Waltham Park Road area of St Andrew on February 10, the police say. …