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March 25, 2026
by Sashana Small
Regional private sector group launches framework for fight against NCDs
As Caribbean countries intensify efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) is seeking to showcase and document its role in this fight with the…
March 25, 2026
Man shot dead in parking lot near Kingston Public Hospital
A man was shot dead in a parking lot near Kingston Public Hospital less than an hour ago, the police say. Crime scene investigators are now processing the area, which has been restricted. More…
March 25, 2026
Jamaica supports ‘gravest crime’ slavery resolution at UN; US, Israel oppose
Jamaica joined more than 120 countries Wednesday in supporting a United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and chattel slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity.” …
March 25, 2026
Champs 2026|KC’s Julius Itubo breaks own record to win 1500m gold
Kingston College’s Julius Itubo broke his own record in the boys Class Three 1500 metres final at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships on Wednesday, finishing in 4:00.76. …
March 25, 2026
PNP Patriots calls for investigation into allegations against JLP MP Donovan Williams
The PNP Patriots, an affiliate of the opposition People’s National Party, is urging the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and Integrity Commission to probe disputed allegations by…
March 25, 2026
Champs 2026 | Day 2 Top Performer: Holland High's Shanoya Douglas
On a night of fast times and personal bests, Holland High’s Shanoya Douglas emerged as the standout performer, winning gold in the girls' Class One 100m final in 10.98 seconds, going sub-11 as…
March 25, 2026
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
(AP) - Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Two…
March 25, 2026
Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages
(AP) — Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Wednesday. The talks, which Diaz-Canel said are in the…
March 25, 2026
Jamaica makes a splash on the international stage
Four Jamaican credit union professionals have won highly competitive international scholarships and will represent Jamaica and the cooperative sector on the regional and global stage this June and…