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March 11, 2026
Global energy concerns mount as Iran effectively stops cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
PARIS (AP) — Gasolene prices are rising largely because of the Iran war’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The waterway off Iran’s coast,…
March 11, 2026
NWA addressing potholes, poor road surface along section of Spanish Town Road
The National Works Agency (NWA) says it is undertaking rehabilitative works along a section of Spanish Town Road in St Andrew. The NWA says the corridor being targeted is between the Spanish Town…
March 11, 2026
Four men charged for major ganja bust at sea in Alligator Pond
Four men who were held at sea allegedly with over 2,000 pounds of ganja in Alligator Pond, St Elizabeth have been charged. Charged with possession of ganja, dealing in ganja, trafficking ganja,…
March 11, 2026
Court remands two held allegedly with car of man found dead in St Catherine canal
The man and woman who were held allegedly with the car of a man whose decomposing body was found in a canal in Hartlands, St Catherine last month were remanded when they appeared before the parish…
March 11, 2026
Gov’t strengthening disaster risk financing
The Government is working to strengthen its suite of disaster risk financing instruments to safeguard against the uncertainties of natural disasters. Accordingly, the Government intends to renew the…
March 11, 2026
by Karen Madden
Retired cop helping youth rise above hurt
Against the background of continued instances of violence in Jamaican schools, a 10-week initiative aimed at combating violence and providing support to the nation’s youth and their families is now…
March 11, 2026
by Raymond Graham
Alpha head coach pleased with momentum
It has been a dream season so far in track and field for the Convent of Mercy Academy (Alpha) and head coach Kirk King is hoping his team will continue that momentum going into the ISSA/GraceKennedy…
March 11, 2026
ICC calls off Doha meetings amid West Asia conflict, shifts key talks online
DOHA, Qatar (CMC): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been forced to abandon its scheduled board and committee meetings in Doha later this month due to the escalating military conflict in…
March 11, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Champions Cup bow overshadowed?
When Mount Pleasant Football Academy takes on LA Galaxy in the Concacaf Champions Cup today, the main narrative will not be on the St Ann-based club making their debut, but rather, the lack of several…