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December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Will Canada end birthright citizenship?
Dear Mrs Powell, I hear there is a new proposal in Canada to end birthright citizenship for children born to temporary residents. I was born in Canada while my mother was visiting, but I grew up in…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | As a green card holder, can I file for my son, mom?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, I’m currently a green card holder and I would like to file for my son and my mom. However, I want to know: 1. Can a green card holder file for her son/mom? 2. How…
December 9, 2025
Super six finalists named for ‘Police of the Year’ award
LASCO, in partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has announced the six finalists for the 2025 LASCO Saluting Our Heroes ‘Police of the Year’ title. The annual award recognises…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
80% of Ja’s human trafficking victims are children – Gordon Harrison
Jamaican children are more at risk of being trafficked than any other group, according to Diahann Gordon Harrison, the national rapporteur on trafficking in persons. From 2020 to 2025, more than 80%…
December 9, 2025
Second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 6
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude trembler killing at least six people,…
December 9, 2025
Consultant psychiatrist affirms that suicidal recovery is possible
Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital in Kingston, Dr Bridget Opiavbe, is reminding the public that individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts can receive effective treatment and that…
December 9, 2025
NWC undertakes emergency works to restore operations at Dalling Street facility
The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that efforts are currently under way to restore full operations at its Dalling Street wastewater facility in downtown Kingston following a mechanical…
December 9, 2025
Look out for rains this weekend
Jamaicans are being advised to expect increased rainfall over the weekend. The Met office is reporting that a broad trough is expected to remain across the region over the next few days, which is…
December 9, 2025
Industry and Commerce Minister urges UK to consider special visa for Caribbean service professionals
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, is encouraging the United Kingdom to consider implementing a special visa arrangement to facilitate the movement of Jamaican and…