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March 24, 2026
Update | St Catherine contractor accused of impersonating police remanded, case transferred to Gun Court
The case against the St Catherine contractor accused of impersonating a police officer has been transferred from the parish court to the Gun Court in Kingston. Alex Murray, 27, of Time and Patience…
March 24, 2026
Mbappé says his left knee injury is ‘all gone’ as France ramps up for the World Cup
PARIS (AP) — As the World Cup looms, France star Kylian Mbappé says his left knee that bothered him for weeks is now fine. The Real Madrid striker was used as a substitute in his team’s last two…
March 24, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Dr Tomlin Paul celebrated as a ‘Caribbean man’
Dr Tomlin J. Paul, the late deputy principal of The University of the West Indies (UWI), was yesterday remembered as a “Caribbean man”, a devoted father, and a distinguished medical professional, as…
March 24, 2026
by Ruddy Mathison
3,000 acres of fruit trees by 2035
Jamaica is embarking on an ambitious drive to expand agricultural output, bolster food security and earn more foreign exchange by planting at least 3,000 acres of five key fruit trees – mango, ackee,…
March 24, 2026
by Andre Williams
Defence suggests investigators compromised murder scene in Clansman Gang trial
The handling of a bag recovered from the scene of a 2020 murder came under intense scrutiny in the Supreme Court on Monday, as the defence pressed its case that investigators may have compromised key…
March 24, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
NSSC calls for greater student safety following violent school incidents
WESTERN BUREAU: In the wake of two violent incidents involving students in St Ann earlier this month, the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging the expansion of anti-violence campaigns…
March 24, 2026
NET assists two Trelawny schools after hurricane damage
Two schools in Trelawny have begun major rebuilding efforts with support from the National Education Trust (NET) after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage last year. Albert Town Primary and…
March 24, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Revered educator Dr Cecile Walden remembered as cultural icon
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica is mourning the death of one of its most revered educators, Dr Cecile Annette Walden, whose contribution to teacher education and national development has left an indelible…
March 24, 2026
More climate funding coming for civil society groups
Local civil society organisations (CSOs) are to benefit from increased access to climate funding under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the…