News
December 23, 2025
by Ashley Anguin
Christmas treat for hurricane-battered Catherine Hall, Westgreen
Western Bureau: The neighbouring communities of Westgreen and Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, St James, which experienced major flooding during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October, got a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
December 23, 2025
Who may a stepchild file for?
Good day Mrs Walker-Huntington: Just want to know if a stepchild can file for a father, step mother and two siblings under the age of 21. If, so what are the steps and the timeline. Thanks LS …
December 23, 2025
St Catherine South police take steps to ease traffic congestion
The St Catherine South police will be increasing its presence on the roads to address the problem of traffic congestion. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, who has…
December 23, 2025
Four Clarendon families get new homes in time for Christmas
Four deserving residents from Clarendon are proud homeowners, just in time for Christmas. Cynthia Johnson in Rock River, Maudlyn Simpson-Needham from Coxwain, Carlus Greyson from Four Paths, and…
December 23, 2025
Police in St Kitts issue warning after reports about women being targeted at social events
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – The police in St Kitts say they are investigating reports that women are being drugged at bars and social events and subsequently sexually assaulted. In a statement, the…