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March 16, 2026

When wealth replaces spiritual power

THE EDITOR, Madam: In many parts of the modern Christian world, the church appears to be thriving. Large sanctuaries stretch across communities, worship services are supported by sophisticated…
Environmental activist Monique Christie staunchly defending the right to beach access.
March 16, 2026 by Janet Silvera

Mixed views on Sandals overwater suites plans

WESTERN BUREAU: While environmental activists are seemingly not thrilled about Sandals International’s proposal to build overwater suites in proximity to its Sandals Montego Bay property, some…
Manchester United's coach Michael Carrick (left) and Casemiro walk off the pitch after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England yesterday.
March 15, 2026

Support grows for Carrick to be given Man United job long term

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Manchester United have gone from crisis to within sight of a return to the Champions League since calling on Michael Carrick to salvage their season. Seven wins from nine…
Jannik Sinner (right) of Italy is congratulated by Russia's Daniil Medvedev after Sinner won the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Indian Wells, California
March 15, 2026

Sinner, Sabalenka claim their first titles at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California (AP): Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) on Sunday, winning seven straight points to rally from a 4-0 deficit in the second-set…
March 15, 2026

Man said to be of unsound mind shot during alleged altercation with police in St Thomas

A 40-year-old man believed to be of unsound mind was shot and injured during an alleged confrontation with the police in Springfield district, St Thomas, on Friday. Reports are that about 10:40 a.m.,…
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during the Premiier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa in Manchester, England on March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
March 15, 2026

Bruno Fernandes closes in on assists record as Man United beat Aston Villa 3-1

(AP) — Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the English Premier League 's assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston…
March 15, 2026

Appeal court revises parole terms in Spanish Town beheading case; Justice Edwards calls a 2023 COA ruling ‘doubtful authority’

The Court of Appeal has revised parole eligibility for three men convicted in the 2011 beheading of a mother and daughter in St Catherine, while affirming their life sentences for the killings that…
March 15, 2026

Security officer charged after relative shot during Kingston domestic dispute

A 46-year-old security officer has been charged after allegedly shooting and injuring a relative during a domestic dispute at his home on Lyndhurst Road in St Andrew earlier this month, the police…

FUNCAANDUN (right), ridden by Robert Halledeen, wins the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Trophy ahead of SUPER NATURAL POWER (Raddesh Roman) over seven furlongs at Caymanas Park yesterday.
March 15, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Funcaandun shows class in thriller

FUNCAANDUN, 2024 Mouttet Mile winner and third behind RIDEALLDAY in last year’s race, proved his superiority down in class among open-allowance runners by outfinishing fellow American SUPERNATURAL…