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Dr Rushell White making a presentation as superintendent in the New York City Department of Education.
March 8, 2026 by Lester Hinds

‘When women thrive, we all rise’

Today, for International Women’s Day and through the 2026 theme ‘Give To Gain’, the world is being encouraged to take on a mindset of generosity and collaboration, recognising that when people,…
Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths marvelled at the newly refurbished Tuff Gong Studio.
March 8, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt hail new era at Tuff Gong

Last Thursday evening, there was definitely “a natural mystic blowing through the air” at Tuff Gong International, located at 220 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Guests were invited to the launch of…
Rudolph Brown/Photographer Brian Larkin, CEO, United Oil & Gas during a vessel tour of the R/V Gyre as part of United’s steps to survey the seabed for evidence of a working hydrocarbon system on January 26, 2026.
March 8, 2026

United Oil & Gas completes derisking surveys

United Oil & Gas Plc said it completed all three stages of a seabed geochemical survey off the southern coast of Jamaica, a milestone the United Kingdom listed company hopes will attract a…
The chief executive officer of Bellevue Hospital Jamaica is committed to empowering others and promoting greater understanding of psychological wellness.
March 8, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Mental health deeply personal for Suzette Buchanan

On a typical day, Suzette Buchanan starts with an inspiring self-care routine. This includes early-morning exercise and starting the day with a healthy meal. A mother of two, she says her son and…
March 8, 2026

Yaakov Raskin |Purim, Persia, and the mystery of the red heifer

This past week Jewish communities around the world celebrated the holiday of Purim. Purim commemorates a dramatic moment in Jewish history nearly 2,500 years ago, when the Jewish people living in the…
President Donald Trump signs a proclamation committing to countering cartel criminal activity at the Shield of the Americas Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
March 7, 2026

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it…
The Honda Fit motor car in which the police say four men were travelling and engaged cops in a shoot-out in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on March 6, 2026.
March 7, 2026

Four shot, three fatally, in alleged police confrontation in Osborne Store, Clarendon

Three men were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with the police in Comfort district, Osborne Store, Clarendon on Friday night. A fourth man is in hospital. Two firearms along with…
The matter is going back to court on December 3.
March 7, 2026

Update | Two St Catherine men granted bail in alleged stolen vehicle scrapping case

Two St Catherine men charged over the alleged theft and scrapping of a motor vehicle were on Friday granted bail in the parish court. Fabian Williams was offered bail in the sum of $500,000 with…
March 7, 2026

Antigua to launch amnesty programme for undocumented foreign nationals

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government plans to launch a three-month immigration amnesty from April 2 this year for undocumented migrants who have been living in the country for…