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March 16, 2026
Letter of the Day | Geopolitics, diplomacy and friendship
THE EDITOR, Madam: On his farm in his community in the foothills of the Bull Head Mountain in the heart of Jamaica, Farmer Joe is confused. He marvels at how, during this season of complicated…
March 16, 2026
When wealth replaces spiritual power
THE EDITOR, Madam: In many parts of the modern Christian world, the church appears to be thriving. Large sanctuaries stretch across communities, worship services are supported by sophisticated…
March 16, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Mixed views on Sandals overwater suites plans
WESTERN BUREAU: While environmental activists are seemingly not thrilled about Sandals International’s proposal to build overwater suites in proximity to its Sandals Montego Bay property, some…
March 15, 2026
Support grows for Carrick to be given Man United job long term
MANCHESTER, England (AP): Manchester United have gone from crisis to within sight of a return to the Champions League since calling on Michael Carrick to salvage their season. Seven wins from nine…
March 15, 2026
Sinner, Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California (AP): Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set…
March 15, 2026
Man said to be of unsound mind shot during alleged altercation with police in St Thomas
A 40-year-old man believed to be of unsound mind was shot and injured during an alleged confrontation with the police in Springfield district, St Thomas, on Friday. Reports are that about 10:40 a.m.,…
March 15, 2026
Bruno Fernandes closes in on assists record as Man United beat Aston Villa 3-1
(AP) — Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the English Premier League 's assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston…
March 15, 2026
Appeal court revises parole terms in Spanish Town beheading case; Justice Edwards calls a 2023 COA ruling ‘doubtful authority’
The Court of Appeal has revised parole eligibility for three men convicted in the 2011 beheading of a mother and daughter in St Catherine, while affirming their life sentences for the killings that…
March 15, 2026
Security officer charged after relative shot during Kingston domestic dispute
A 46-year-old security officer has been charged after allegedly shooting and injuring a relative during a domestic dispute at his home on Lyndhurst Road in St Andrew earlier this month, the police…