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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
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
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
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
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 15, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Nightmare at home
Their home is no longer a sanctuary – it’s a prison of fear. At any moment, their mentally ill relative could strike and, for Sharon Burgess* and her elderly mother, that day could be fatal. Burgess’…
March 15, 2026
by Erica Virtue
The search for UWI’s voice
As global politics and international law are being redefined by current developments in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East, the issue of expanding geopolitical hegemony was among the…
March 15, 2026
by Lester Hinds
ORA to hit the road within 24 months
The Government is aiming, within the next 24 months, to establish the single entity it has been touting to take charge of national roads in the country and which has been named the One Road Authority…
March 15, 2026
by Lester Hinds
Shortage of produce threatens Jamaican restaurants in US
Several food items imported from Jamaica for the United States (US) market have remained scarce since Hurricane Melissa, leaving restaurant operators and other consumers in the diaspora and beyond…