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Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson.
March 5, 2026

Opposition presses for fiscal commission report during budget review

The start of this morning’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament, which is examining the Government’s budget, was delayed after some Opposition members pressed for the report of the…
March 5, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Witness admits she didn’t see all details described in joint statement with partner

A prosecution witness yesterday insisted that although she and her partner witnessed parts of the fatal shooting of three men on Acadia Drive in St Andrew in 2013, and later composed a letter about…
New Zealand’s Finn Allen reacts after hitting the winning runs and finishing his century during the first T20 World Cup semi-final match against South Africa in Kolkata, India, yesterday.
March 5, 2026

Gayle record broken

KOLKATA, India (AP): New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favourites South Africa by nine wickets in the first semi-final…
Sayeed Bernard, attorney and journalist, addresses the recent welcome home reception hosted by the British High Commission for 2024 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars.
March 5, 2026 by Antoine Lodge

Chevening Scholar Sayeed Bernard eyes strengthened governance

Twenty-six-year-old attorney-at-law and journalist Sayeed Bernard is set to make a significant impact in Jamaica’s policy landscape after completing his Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of…
Nashá Patterson, the president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association.
March 5, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

JPA president wants more post-Melissa mental wellness checks for students

WESTERN BUREAU: Nashá Patterson, president of the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), is calling for greater attention to be paid to students who had traumatic experiences during the passage of…
March 5, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Garvey Maceo, Cornwall through to U14, U16 finals

Garvey Maceo and Cornwall College are through to the Burger King/ISSA Under-14 and Under-16 competitions finals after contrasting victories at the St Elizabeth Technical High School Sports Complex…
Delroy Chuck, minister of justice and constitutional affairs.
March 5, 2026

Expungement law offering new start after rehabilitation now in effect

More Jamaicans with a criminal record will now have the opportunity for a fresh start with the enactment of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Amendment Act, 2026. The act, which…
West Indies women’s coach Shane Deitz.
March 5, 2026

Deitz blames long lay-off for Windies Women’s poor outings

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz, has expressed his disappointment with his team’s recent showing against Sri Lanka Women, which saw them lose both the One-Day…
Tables neatly arranged with donated school supplies that were prepared for distribution to students affected by Hurricane Melissa at Maud McLeod.
March 5, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Inspirational gifts for Bethel Town Primary, Maud McLeod High

Western Bureau: A personal childhood experience has come full circle for Olga Stewart-Nelson, a principal of adult education with New York City (NYC) Public Schools District 79, who recently returned…