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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange (left) and Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell, founder and chairman of the Island Music Conference.
March 1, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Shaggy not focused on legacy; superstar committed to building lives

Arguably one of the biggest names to emerge from Jamaica musically, with a strong crossover appeal that has seen him work with icons from practically every popular genre of music, Orville ‘Shaggy’…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, centre front in red tie, poses for a group photo with other government officials attending CARICOM meeting in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, in February. Pictured are, Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, le
March 1, 2026

Jalil Dabdoub | Caribbean leaders ...

The recent commentary by former Prime Minister (PM) P.J. Patterson on the deepening crisis in Cuba is as morally resonant as it is politically uncomfortable for current Caribbean leaders, including PM…
The 1.5L turbocharged engine of the Mitsubishi Destinator.
March 1, 2026

Mitsubishi Unveils the Destinator in Jamaica

The landscape of the Jamaican SUV market shifted this week as Mitsubishi Motors, under the stewardship of Stewart’s Automotive Group, officially introduced the all-new Destinator. Unveiled on February…
In this December 2025 photo traffic is seen at a standstill at South Avenue, Kingston.
March 1, 2026

Mark Shields | Enforcement, not smart traffic lights will save lives

The announcement of the installation of camera-based video-detection systems at major signals has been presented as a major step forward in traffic management and modernisation. It is certainly…
West Indies Women.
March 1, 2026

Rain saves Windies Women after abysmal batting performance

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): West Indies Women were saved from almost certain defeat by the rain after producing one of their worst-ever batting performances in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka Women…
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo (left) reacts after scoring during the Premier League football match against Leeds United in Leeds, England, yesterday.
March 1, 2026

Manchester City keep pressure on Arsenal, Liverpool run riot

AP: Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League…
Rovman Powell
March 1, 2026

Powell, King, Russell the major targets of Jamaica franchise

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): The Jamaican trio of Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, and Brandon King are among the key targets for Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, who are hoping to assemble a title-contending…
Kristen Gyles writes: Age does not always determine competence or judgement. However, if it is discrimination for parliamentarians, it is discrimination for employees everywhere else.
March 1, 2026

Editorial | Measuring tax expenditures

According to the recent reports on tax expenditures tabled in the House of Representatives, government expenditure in this area reached J$46.6 billion in 2023. The significance of this needs to be…
From left: Tanesia Gordon, student, Anchovy High School, in conversation with Howard Ward, chairman of the MoBay Night Run 5K Run/Walk, while Tianna Nolan, Anchovy High School student and Dr Lavern Stewart, principal of Anchovy High, react during the offi
March 1, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

MoBay Night Run hones in on Anchovy recovery

Western Jamaica’s road runners will lace up with purpose, as the third staging of the MoBay Night Run 5K Run/Walk turns its focus to restoring hope to the nearly 800 students of Anchovy High School,…