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March 16, 2026
Trial continues March 23 for men accused of stealing JUTC petrol
The trial of four men charged with stealing petrol valued at more than $44,000 from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is scheduled to continue before the St Catherine Parish Court on March 23. …
March 16, 2026
Public urged to verify realtors after ‘for sale’ sign scam
The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) is warning members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in real estate transactions following a “ sophisticated” scam involving stolen and altered…
March 16, 2026
No Neymar for Brazil's last friendlies before Ancelotti names World Cup squad
(AP) — Neymar was left out of Brazil's friendlies in the United States this month. The 34-year-old former captain has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL in October 2023. Brazil will play…
March 16, 2026
Police Commissioner warns against complacency despite murder decline
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has warned officers against complacency despite a decline in murders, cautioning that criminal networks remain poised to exploit any lapse in policing discipline. …
March 16, 2026
Spain’s king acknowledges ‘much abuse’ in the conquest of the Americas
(AP) — Spain’s monarch said Monday the Spanish conquest of the Americas included “much abuse” and “ethical controversies.” The remarks struck a conciliatory tone amid a yearslong row between Spain and…
March 16, 2026
More than 200 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users
(AP) — Afghanistan on Monday accused Pakistan's military of targeting a Kabul hospital that treats drug users in airstrikes, with the country's health ministry spokesman saying more than 200…
March 16, 2026
Twenty notices issued for alleged building breaches in Trelawny gated community, says Gager
Twenty notices were issued to residents in a gated community in Trelawny following an operation by the municipality’s revenue department targeting building breaches and unauthorised commercial…
March 16, 2026
St Lucia exploring importing water from Dominica to deal with shortage
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - The St Lucia government has indicated that it is exploring the possibility of bringing in water from Dominica as the island moves to avert a water crisis based on weather…
March 16, 2026
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The…