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January 6, 2026
Immigration Corner|New pathways for international doctors
Dear Miss Powell, I’m a 42-year-old doctor in Jamaica, and I’m interested in immigrating to Canada. Can I qualify for immigration? L. B. Dear L. B, Doctors are always needed in Canada. The…
January 6, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
From financial turmoil to ownership
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Mark Nicely, secretary general and a former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), says the purchase and opening of the organisation’s Western Regional Offices came…
January 6, 2026
Immigration Corner| How British citizens can apply for Global Entry to the US
Dear Mr Bassie, I understand that as a British citizen I might be able to access the USA more quickly if I am enrolled in Global Entry. Please advise if this is so. Any input would be appreciated. …
January 6, 2026
NCU psychologists train emergency first responders
Psychologists from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently trained police, military, and fire personnel in psychological first aid to help first responders support people traumatised by Hurricane…
January 6, 2026
Growth & Jobs |Start 2026 right with this seven-point financial checklist
The start of a new year brings a wealth of possibilities. Key among these is the opportunity to take control of your finances and build healthier money habits. With rising costs, unexpected expenses,…
January 6, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel reflects on challenges of 2025
Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as “a near-death experience”. On Sunday, the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show, and after he accepted his honour,…
January 6, 2026
Gordon Robinson | Old BC remedies remedial reading
Buckle up folks, the Old Ball and Chain is off on another of her rants. This time she’s rabbiting on about her bonnet’s favourite bee namely education. She was triggered by a December 28 Gleaner…
January 6, 2026
National Chorale opens 2026 season with works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
The National Chorale of Jamaica, in association with the Jamaica National Group, will open its 2026 concert season with a pre-Valentine recital spotlighting the pioneering work of black British…
January 6, 2026
Editorial | Technology, AI in schools
There may indeed be a need for balance between digital technologies and old-style teaching systems in the delivery of education globally. But, even in the absence of credible data on the availability…