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March 9, 2026
Water being regulated for some St Mary communities due to downed pump at White River plant
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented temporary water rationing for some customers in Charles Town and other surrounding areas of St Mary due to a defective pump at its White River…
March 9, 2026
Several left homeless by fire in Spanish Town
Several persons have been left homeless after a fire destroyed two structures in a yard in a section of Spanish Town, St Catherine this afternoon. The blaze occurred at the intersection of Nugent…
March 9, 2026
Kamina Johnson Smith | Unlocking opportunities together: Jamaica reaffirms commitment to a prosperous Commonwealth
Jamaica joins the Member States of the Commonwealth in commemorating Commonwealth Day in celebration of our shared commitment to democracy, sustainable development, peace and prosperity. This year, we…
March 9, 2026
Rush at eye clinic amid impending departure of Cuban medical workers
A large crowd turned up at the eye clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in St Andrew on Monday morning as patients rushed to seek treatment from Cuban health professionals ahead of their departure from…
March 9, 2026
Clarendon man charged after allegedly shooting man, setting car ablaze
A 35-year-old construction worker from Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon has been charged after allegedly shooting a man and setting his vehicle on fire during an incident in the community last…
March 9, 2026
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home, woman taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna, according to police and news reports. No one was…
March 9, 2026
Police: Woman who fled to Jamaica after murder extradited to Canada
A Canadian fugitive wanted for second-degree murder in Toronto was extradited from Jamaica on March 6, the police say. The woman, identified as 43-year-old Debbie Sue Jones, fled to Jamaica after…
March 9, 2026
Social media can draw attention to atrocities…a key factor in reducing risk of recurrence
Social media is often blamed for stoking violence. But it can play a positive role by drawing attention to atrocities – both past and present – which research suggests can make them less likely to…
March 9, 2026
UWI Mona deputy principal and respected medical doctor Dr Tomlin Paul Dies
Dr Tomlin Paul, a respected physician and deputy principal at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has died. A notice issued by his family on Monday said Paul “passed peacefully at home”. …