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March 25, 2026

Manchester man charged after alleged break-in and attempted rape

A 26-year-old man from Manchester has been arrested and charged after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home while she was sleeping and attempting to rape her. Damani Richards of Golden Run district…
A view of the mobile phone app logos for, from left, Facebook and Instagram in New York, October 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
March 25, 2026

New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children's mental health, ordered to pay US$375 million

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social…
Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls’ Natrece East cruises into the semi-final of the 100 metres on day one of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium yesterday.
March 25, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Look to the East

Wolmer’s Girls’ standout sprinter Natrece East is determined to go one better in the Class 2 100 metres at this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National…
Holland High School’s Shanoya Douglas was relaxed after winning her Class 1 100-metre heat at yesterday’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships inside the National Stadium yesterday.
March 25, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Opening salvos set up Day Two fireworks

In what was a quiet opening day of competition at yesterday’s ISSA/GraceKennedy, Boys and Girls’ Athletic Championships, most of the seeded athletes advanced to the next round of their events…
March 25, 2026 by Andre Williams

Defence paints lead investigator as incompetent in Clansman trial

The further cross-examination of a senior investigator took centrestage in the Clansman gang trial yesterday, as defence attorneys sought to challenge the credibility and thoroughness of the…
Port Antonio’s Xavier Jones gets ready to throw during the Class 2 Girls’ shot put on yesterday’s opening day at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium.
March 25, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Not just about the points

While the more resourceful competitors are focused on earning points in a mad race for Champs placements, Port Antonio High’s track and field head coach, Mikhail Leslie, is focused on helping his…
ISSA President Keith Wellington is all smiles on day one of the ISSA/GraceeKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships inside the National Stadium yesterday.
March 25, 2026 by Robert Bailey

Champs off to smooth start - Wellington

Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) president Keith Wellington said this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) has got off to a smooth start, and he…
Jannillea Glasgow
March 25, 2026

Young Windies women reflect on tough lessons

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC): The West Indies Women’s T20 International series against Australia concluded on Sunday night at a rain-affected Arnos Vale Ground, with the visitors claiming a 40-run…
Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, arrives at Gordon House yesterday with a copy of her closing presentation in the 2026-2027 Budget Debate.
March 25, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Tax tweak

The Government has adjusted its tax policy in relation to the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages and the Environmental Protection Levy on domestic goods, but the…