Claude for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are now generally available, and Claude for Outlook is in public beta.
As Claude moves between your Microsoft apps, it carries the full context of your conversation.
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Applications are now open for the Justice Training Institute’s Evening Programmes. Take the next step in your career with the Deputy Clerks of Court Qualifying Programme or the Certificate in Paralegal Studies.
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So if you work in Government and you have a vehicle concession, you have until April 30 2026 to submit your application to Ministry of Finance because after that a 15% GCT is going to be added.
So while the government is responsible for 80% of the duty a you would be responsible for 20%, the GCT component tht never used to be there will now be there. Dealers I went to in the last few weeks were telling me it could even be a 700k increase on certain cars.
So. even if u never plan to use the concession yet, submit the application before April 30 to lock in the current rate structure, as you have a year to use it once applied for and approved.
Policy touching the ground: BOJ is launching a comparison site for bank fees and a national eKYC platform so we can open accounts without repetitive paperwork.
Easier to switch banks = better competition. Unnuh ready?
🇨🇺🇯🇲Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
Cuba regrets the decision of the government of Jamaica to cease medical cooperation, yielding to pressure from the U.S.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba reports that, on March 4, the Foreign Ministry of Jamaica communicated to our Embassy in that country the unilateral decision of its government to terminate the health cooperation agreement that has linked both nations for decades.
With this action, the government of Jamaica yields to the pressures of the government of the United States, which is not concerned about the health needs of the Caribbean brothers.
Cuba deeply regrets that in this way a history of fruitful and sustained collaboration is disregarded, one that has brought countless benefits to the Jamaican people, who are now deprived of receiving the basic and specialized health services that Cuban collaborators provided.
In response to the step taken by the government of Jamaica, the government of Cuba has made the sovereign decision to proceed with the return of the Cuban Medical Brigade. These health professionals leave behind an indelible mark and return to Cuba with the satisfaction of a duty fulfilled and the permanent willingness to assist wherever their spirit of solidarity is required.
Cuba’s work in Jamaica is an eloquent example of genuine cooperation. In the last 30 years alone, more than 4,700 Cuban collaborators have provided medical assistance on the Caribbean island. Currently, the Brigade was composed of 277 professionals whose work has had a tangible and profound impact on strengthening the Jamaican health system.
The historic results of this collaboration speak for themselves:
· More than 8,176,000 patients treated.
· 74,302 surgical procedures performed.
· 7,170 births attended.
· More than 90,000 lives saved.
Likewise, through the Operation Miracle program, present in Jamaica since 2010, the sight of nearly 25,000 Jamaicans has been restored or improved. Cuban cooperation has also been decisive in projects for the control and prevention of diseases such as malaria and in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The most recent example of this dedication was seen after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which severely affected the island. In those difficult circumstances, the Cuban Medical Brigade remained firmly at their posts, many of its members working for more than 72 consecutive hours and actively joining the tasks of recovering hospitals and communities.
Faithful to the historic relations of brotherhood and solidarity that unite us with Jamaica, Cuba reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Jamaican people, who will always be able to count on the selfless cooperation of Cuba.
Havana, March 6, 2026.
Sometimes the most important news doesn't get the biggest coverage. Jamaica now has an Independent Fiscal Commission, to analyse the budget and alert the public re its credibility and sustainability. This is a safeguard against govt mismanagement. It has issued its 1st report.
More musings... from experience, here’s how you can save and work towards building wealth in Jamaica 🇯🇲🧵👇🏽
1/ Use a rewards credit card (cashback or travel points).
Put your regular expenses on it.
Pay it off in full every month.
No interest. Free benefits.
Ages 25–30 are hard for a man because reality hits. You start seeing patterns you ignored before, bad habits, weak choices, wasted time. You realize some of your pain isn’t bad luck, it’s repeated mistakes. That awareness is heavy, but it’s also the beginning of real growth.
This is the phase where excuses stop working. You start cutting off distractions, questioning friendships, and taking responsibility for where you are. Breaking cycles isn’t easy, it feels lonely, slow, and uncomfortable. But every small change you make builds self-respect. You stop living on autopilot and start moving with intention.
These years are not meant to be easy, they’re meant to shape you. The man you become in this window decides the rest of your life. Stay disciplined, stay patient, and keep choosing better even when no one is watching. If you can survive this season, you’ll enter your thirties stronger, clearer, and far ahead of the men who never woke up.
Before you screenshot that WhatsApp chat, read this carefully.
This small mistake has destr0yed many strong court cases.
If a WhatsApp chat shows a saved contact name instead of the phone number, that screenshot can be challenged in court. Names like “My Love”, “Boss” or “Chairman” mean nothing legally.
In court, the other party can simply say:
That name is not mine.
That number is not my phone.
Once doubt enters, your evidence becomes weak.
What to do before screenshotting 👇
1.Unsaved the contact
2.Reopen the WhatsApp chat
3.Ensure the full phone number is visible
4.Then take your screenshots
Courts rely on clear identification, not assumptions or explanations like “I know it’s him.”
One wrong screenshot can cost you everything.
As promised, I have confirmed that there is in fact a pause in the issuance of US immigrant visa applications from nationals of certain countries including Jamaica. I repeat that this relates to immigrant visas only (persons seeking to live permanently in the US). This does not affect applications for regular tourist visas, student visas, business visas or visas part of seasonal work programmes (farm work and hospitality) which continue to be processed by the US Embassy in Kingston. While detailed information is not available, I am advised that the @USEmbassyJA will provide such further clarity as they are able. I encourage persons with individual/family processes underway and who have specific questions, to use their usual platforms and channels to seek updates. @mfaftja@OPMJamaica@MOEYJamaica@IRIEFM_NEWS@NationwideRadio@RadioJamaicaFM
The U.S. Department of State has announced an indefinite pause on Immigrant Visa (IV) issuance for 75 countries, including Jamaica effective January 21, 2026. IV interview appointments will continue as scheduled.
This announcement only affects immigrant visas. Non-immigrant visas are not affected by the pause announced today.