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Mechanics of Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland prepare his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.
March 1, 2026

F1’s new era demands a new driving style

Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off the gas on straights. Formula 1’s new era of regulations could upend the series in unexpected ways when the season begins with the Australian Grand Prix…
The 1969 Indy 500 champion Mario Andretti watches from his grandson Marco Andretti’s pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 19, 2023.
March 1, 2026

Cadillac names its first F1 car after Mario Andretti in ‘ultimate compliment’

SILVERSTONE, England (AP): Cadillac is naming its first Formula 1 car in honour of 1978 champion Mario Andretti, who calls it the “ultimate compliment” ahead of the team’s inaugural race next week at…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange challenged students to a dance-off on stage during the opening of the Island Music Conference on Wednesday.
March 1, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Grange unveils plans for institute for cultural practitioners

At Wednesday’s opening session of the Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell-led Island Music Conference (IMC), held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and…
Khmer cultural artefacts that were returned to Cambodia on display at the National Museum, in Phnom Penh.
March 1, 2026

Cambodia takes back looted historic artefacts

PHNOM PENH (AP) Cambodian officials on Friday received more than six dozen historic artefacts described as part of the country’s cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and…
March 1, 2026

Poems

Our very own books of history The whole day’s experiences Are often churned In every person’s mind For separation of Hope from deceit and despair Torn in the wrangles of Dejection that come…
From left: Simon Browne, director, YS Falls; Martine Fontaine, senior executive director, Fraser, Fontaine & Kong (FFK); and Gerard Fontaine, president, FFK, during the FFK Parametric Insurance Seminar in Kingston.
March 1, 2026 by Neville Graham

Trigger-based insurance that can pay out before adjusters arrives

Local insurance brokerages are pushing parametric coverage as a complement to traditional policies for companies still stinging from shortfalls exposed by two recent hurricanes — and one Kingston firm…
Crown Chaser (right), ridden by multiple Derby winner, Shane Ellis wins the 104th running of The Jamaica Derby over 12 furlongs ahead of Run Julie Run (centre) and Captain Sparrowat Caymanas Park in August 2024.
March 2, 2026

Gordon Robinson | An iconic legacy is being eroded

There’s too much irrational nonsense bruited about blaming the Claiming System for everything ailing horseracing. Eight months ago (June 22: It’s the Economy Stupid!) I tried to explain horseracing’s…
Janice Julian
March 1, 2026

1000 poultry farmers to benefit from Chicken RE-COOP

QUEENS COUNTY, NY: One thousand backyard poultry farmers across Jamaica are set to benefit from Chicken RE-COOP, a hurricane recovery programme, which was set for launching on March 1, 2026. The…
A postcard depicting a banana plantation.
March 1, 2026

The glory days of Jamaica’s banana export empire

Jamaica’s banana industries once stood among the pillars of the island’s agricultural economy, shaping rural livelihoods, export trade, and international business relationships. Although the industry…