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An American Airlines jetliner lands on a runway as a United Airlines plane waits for clearance to take off as high winds strafe Denver International Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
March 18, 2026

Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising but travellers are still booking flights, US airlines say

Major United States airlines say they are not expecting a significant dent in quarterly profits despite soaring jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East adding hundreds of millions of dollars…
March 18, 2026

St Catherine contractor charged for allegedly impersonating the police

The Spanish Town police in St Catherine have arrested and charged a man for allegedly impersonating a police officer. He is 27-year-old contractor Alex Murray of Time and Patience district in the…
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson.
March 19, 2026

CCJ president proposes international climate injuries compensation fund

BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Justice Winston Anderson has proposed the establishment of an international climate injuries compensation…
A section of the damaged roadway in Camberwell, St Mary.
March 18, 2026

Camberwell, St Mary residents want urgent repair after road damaged by heavy rains

Residents of Camberwell in St Mary are appealing to the authorities to urgently undertake repairs to the main road in the district, as sections of the recently paved corridor have fallen into a state…
Senegal's Sadio Mane holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, January18, 2026. (AP Photo/Youssef Loulidi, File)
March 18, 2026

Senegal slams ‘illegal and deeply unjust’ decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal

Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s football federation saying it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to…
A single CT Scan produces hundreds of cross-sectional images. This is the idea behind opportunistic screening: using imaging ordered for one purpose to identify other health risks at the same time.
March 18, 2026

Peter Gunderman | Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind

Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body's…
Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr Sharon Lewis, speaks during the Portland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on March 12.
March 18, 2026

Portland health officials urge vigilance as suspected leptospirosis cases reported

Health authorities in Portland are urging stakeholders to remain vigilant in the fight against leptospirosis and to step up efforts to reduce the parish’s rodent population. Medical Officer of…
March 18, 2026

Privy Council Ruling: Lawyers must investigate power-of-attorney 'red flags' or risk ethics breach

In a ruling reinforcing the duty of lawyers to guard against fraud, the Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by Jamaican attorney Fay Chang Rhule over her handling of a disputed power-of-attorney…
Mexico’s under-17 girls celebrate scoring a goal against Jamaica’s young Reggae Girlz in a the final round of Concacaf Women’s U17 Qualifiers at the Costa Rican Football Federation Field #2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica, yesterday.
March 18, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Young Reggae Girlz thrashed

The U17 Reggae Girlz endured a disastrous start to the final round of Concacaf Women’s U17 Qualifiers as they were thrashed 9-0 by Mexico yesterday in the opening match in Group C. Mexico reigned…