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March 2, 2026
60 murders in February interrupt record-low start to 2026
February recorded 60 murders, making it the deadliest month in more than a year, according to the latest crime statistics published Monday by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Overall, the figures…
March 2, 2026
Sheldon Thomas | CARICOM’s monetary question is the Caribbean’s generational question
INTRODUCTION: AN UNFINISHED STRUCTURAL CONVERSATION The Caribbean does not lack talent. It lacks coordinated architecture. Across CARICOM states, outward migration to the United States, Canada, and…
March 2, 2026
Police probe sudden death of St Thomas security guard
The St Thomas police are investigating the sudden death of a 37-year-old security guard who became ill at his home early Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Vijay Brown of Phillips…
March 2, 2026
Man accused of attempted rape dies after reported mob attack in St Catherine
A man who allegedly attempted to rape a woman in the Bermaddy community of St Catherine has died after being attacked by persons in the area. His identity has not been released. Police reports are…
March 2, 2026
Oil prices surge amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran
(AP) — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how United States and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect…
March 2, 2026
169 people killed in South Sudan village raid
(AP) — At least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan, a local official said Monday, It's the latest bout of sporadic violence that has left the…
March 2, 2026
JTA presses for deadline to remove hurricane shelterees from schools
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is threatening further action if government agencies fail to present an immediate, time-bound plan to remove hurricane-affected shelterees from school…
March 2, 2026
Young Reggae Boyz continue romp
Jamaica’s young Reggae Boyz continued their romp toward qualification for the Concacaf U20 Championship with an 8-0 victory over St Kitts and Nevis at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in…
March 2, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Woeful shooting plagues JamRockerz
Jamaica’s senior national basketball team, the JamRockerz, fell to a second consecutive defeat on home soil in the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifiers as they were defeated 97-81 by Canada at the…