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March 11, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Trials highlight continued growth in the field

Athletes competing in the field events over the three days of the Carifta Trials at the National Stadium had some very good results, with three picking up double wins. Leading the way was the…

West Indies’ captain Shai Hope (right) and batting partner Roston Chase run between the wickets during the T20 World Cup cricket match against India in Kolkata, India, on March 1.
March 11, 2026

West Indies take matters into own hands after nine-day ordeal in India

KOLKATA, India (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has been forced to abandon plans for an ICC-organised charter flight and secure commercial travel for its squad members stranded in India, ending a…
March 11, 2026 by Livern Barrett

Judge to rule on keeping witness’s evidence in murder case against cops

The judge in the trial of six policemen accused of murder has reserved her decision on whether she will allow the evidence of a key prosecution witness. The media has been barred from disclosing the…
A police officer stands guard in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
March 10, 2026

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. Of those…
March 10, 2026

Several guns, ammunition and cash seized in major operation in Westmoreland

A multi-agency, intelligence-led operation conducted across several communities in Westmoreland today led to the seizure of illegal guns, imitation firearms, money, and the arrest of several persons. …
Rihanna arrives at the premiere of "Smurfs" on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
March 10, 2026

Florida woman charged in shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offences including 10 counts of…
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams speaking at the opening of the 2026/27 Budget Debate in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026

Gov’t going after ‘fair share’ of global digital economy with tax on digital services, says Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has defended the Government’s decision to impose a tax on digital services, saying the revenue measure is aimed at ensuring that Jamaica gets its “fair share” of…
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams opening the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026

Finance Minister says strong NIR will buffer Jamaica against volatile oil prices

Jamaica’s Finance Minister Fayval Williams said the country’s Net International Reserves (NIR) of more than US$6 billion will act as a buffer against unstable oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in…
The Bank of Jamaica.
March 10, 2026

Williams: BOJ to launch website allowing Jamaicans to compare bank fees

Jamaicans are expected to find it easier to compare banking fees and switch accounts when a new comparison website is launched this year as part of financial sector reforms. Finance Minister Fayval…