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John Bassie
December 23, 2025

Who can hold a British passport?

Dear Mr Bassie, Please advise under what circumstances someone is seen as eligible to hold a British Passport. Any assistance would be appreciated. TT Dear TT, With respect to British passport…
Factories Corporation of Jamaica Chairman Lyttleton ‘Tanny’ Shirley (right) presents to Dannette Vickers, a Westmoreland business owner during the handover ceremony on December 17.
December 23, 2025

FCJ backs small business recovery in Westmoreland

Approximately $13 million has been distributed to more than 70 micro and small businesses in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, as part of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ)’s relief effort…
Damage to Best Buy Gold Shop caused by Hurricane Melissa
December 23, 2025

JN helps entrepreneur rise from ruins after Melissa

For more than two decades, Joan Palmer, an entrepreneur, operated Best Buy Gold Shop at 26 High Street in Black River, St Elizabeth, but now she has been forced to rebuild her livelihood literally…
Kamesha Blake, executive director, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
December 23, 2025

JMEA launches $10 million Hurricane Melissa recovery grant

With hundreds of manufacturers and small producers still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has launched a $10 million…
Beyoncé accepts the award for Album of the Year for ‘Cowboy Carter’ during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, in Los Angeles.
December 23, 2025

The Grammys Country Album category split might be great

NEW YORK (AP): Flashback to February. It’s the 2025 Grammys, and Beyoncé has made history. Not only was she finally awarded the top prize of album of the year, but she also became the first Black…
Janet Silvera (right), the chairman of the Sarah’s Children charity, presents a donation of 1,440 medical scrubs to Dr Dwayne Hall (centre), head of surgery at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St James, and Cassandra Laing, CRH’s operations mana
December 23, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

CRH doctors get 1,440 scrubs as early Christmas gift

WESTERN BUREAU: Doctors and nurses at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St James, can now conduct operations in greater comfort and safety, after receiving an early Christmas gift…
Raehann Bryce-Davis in one of her dramatic performances.
December 23, 2025

Raehann Bryce-Davis to headline Music Unites concert

Lovers of classical music are in for a treat as world-renowned Jamaican-American mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis takes the stage in Kingston for a special fundraising concert on Sunday, February 1,…
Sprint icon Asafa Powell (right) and his wife Alyshia (second right) share lens with Red Stripe Head of Commerce Sean Wallace (left) and Johnnie Walker Brand Manager Nadine Hylton.
December 23, 2025

Something Extra | Tuesday

It was the Sunday before Christmas as sunrise met style at the Daybreak Breakfast Party at Sabina Park in Kingston. The highly anticipated event brought colour to the grounds, transforming the space…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
December 23, 2025

Gordon Robinson | International Domino Awards 2025

For the 14th time I celebrate my days around Gene Autry’s domino table by handing out awards named for the regulars. International Dunce Award: How does Donald Trump not win this award hands down?…