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09 Mar, 2026
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UWI Mona deputy principal and respected medical doctor Dr Tomlin Paul Dies
Dr Tomlin Paul, a respected physician and deputy principal at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has died. A notice issued by his family on Monday said Paul “passed peacefully at home”. …
09 Mar, 2026
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School leaders Darien Henry and Maureen Mullings-Nelson vying for JTA presidency
Veteran educators Dr Darien Henry and Dr Maureen Mullings-Nelson are vying for the presidency of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), a powerful union representing more than 20,000 teachers in…
09 Mar, 2026
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Two motorcyclists killed in separate weekend crashes
Police are investigating two crashes that claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in Clarendon and Westmoreland over the weekend. The victims have been identified as 48-year-old Marvin Carridice of…
09 Mar, 2026
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Iran conflict could ripple into global property markets
The widening conflict involving Iran is raising concerns among global investors, but early signals from the international real estate community suggest the impact on property markets will likely be…
09 Mar, 2026
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Earthquake felt in Kingston and St Andrew
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was felt in sections of Kingston and St Andrew early Monday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at The University of the West Indies, Mona. There were no…
09 Mar, 2026
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Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years as Iran names new supreme leader
Oil prices spiked near US$120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for…
09 Mar, 2026
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Several athletes produce personal-best times on final day of Carifta Trials
Holland High School’s Shanoya Douglas registered her second personal-best time of the meet on yesterday’s final day of competition at the Carifta Trials inside the National Stadium. On a day when…
09 Mar, 2026
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Lens move one point behind PSG in French title race
PARIS (AP): Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 yesterday to move one point behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a tense title race. PSG’s 3-1 home defeat to Monaco on Friday…
09 Mar, 2026
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Tivoli pull off comeback win against Dunbeholden
Tivoli Gardens pulled off a come-from-behind win in Wray and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) action as they downed Dunbeholden 2-1 yesterday at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex to boost…