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March 20, 2026
‘Nothing was salvageable’: Palace Multiplex in MoBay shuts down due to Melissa damage
Ravaged by the onslaught of Hurricane Melissa last October, the operator of the Palace Multiplex in Montego Bay, St James, has been forced to shutter its operations. Palace Amusement made the…
March 20, 2026
Leroy Fearon | Happiness in the shadow of war: finding light in fractured times
Today, as the world observes International Day of Happiness, the celebration feels, for many, both necessary and paradoxical. How do we speak of happiness when headlines are saturated with conflict,…
March 20, 2026
NHT extends hurricane relief loan
The National Housing Trust (NHT) Hurricane Relief Loan is being extended to March 2027. Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in…
March 20, 2026
Two men charged over ammunition found in unfinished building in Spanish Town freed
Two men who were arrested and charged for 26 rounds of ammunition found in a knapsack in an unfinished building three years ago have been freed of possession of a prohibited weapon and dealing in a…
March 20, 2026
Francesca Tavares | Why Jamaica needs a Land Reformation Act
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has reached a point of systemic exhaustion. In 2026, the Trust functions less like a social safety net and more like a mortgage bank for the middle class and a surplus…
March 20, 2026
Leon Bailey among Reggae Boyz squad named for FIFA playoffs
With the Reggae Boyz to compete in the FIFA Intercontinental playoffs for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, interim Reggae Boyz head coach Rudolph Speid has announced his squad for the decisive…
March 20, 2026
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants…
March 20, 2026
Madagascar’s president orders lie detector tests for candidates applying to be government ministers
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Anyone applying to become a minister in Madagascar’s new government will be subjected to lie detector tests to root out those who are corrupt, the country’s military…
March 20, 2026
Shaniele Higgins | Professional harassment in schools: The silent struggle of teachers and the way forward
In many educational institutions, teachers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, care, and responsibility. They are entrusted with the safety, development, and well-being of…