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A person fills up her vehicle's gas tank at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, March 19, 2026.
March 21, 2026

Georgia suspends fuel tax, but other US states may not follow

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia on Friday become the first state in the United States to suspend fuel taxes after the war in the Middle East sent pump prices soaring. Republican Governor Brian Kemp signed…
The case is to go back to court on June 3.
March 21, 2026

Bail denied for two charged over gun seizure in Portmore, court orders access to medical care

Two people charged in connection with the seizure of an illegal firearm during a police operation in Portmore, St Catherine have been ordered by the court to receive urgent medical attention after…
Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington, March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
March 21, 2026

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the…
March 21, 2026

Four JUTC drivers arrested and charged for allegedly pocketing bus fare

The police are reporting that four drivers employed by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been arrested and charged for allegedly collecting bus fares and failing to hand over the money to…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 19.
March 21, 2026

First 300 semi-permanent housing units have arrived – PM

The first 300 semi-permanent housing units for families who lost their homes during the passage of Hurricane Melissa are on the island and are being cleared for distribution. Prime Minister, Dr…
File photo.
March 21, 2026

NSWMA strengthens enforcement operations in St James

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has strengthened its enforcement operations to address illegal dumping across the parish of St James. In an interview with JIS News, Community…
Town Clerk Robert Hill (left) looks on during a recent Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation meeting.
March 21, 2026

KSAMC enlists JCF support ahead of signage regularisation enforcement

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is preparing to transition into the second phase of its signage regularisation campaign, which will focus on enforcement measures to…
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring during an English Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth yesterday in Bournemouth, England. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
March 21, 2026

Fernandes stars again but Man U, Bournemouth draw 2-2

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP): Bruno Fernandes got a goal and an assist and Harry Maguire marked his return to the England squad by getting a red card as Manchester United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth in the…
Sushana Johnson (left) of Edwin Allen High wins a heat of the Class One 800 metres at the 2026 Camperdown Classics, staged at Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College, on Saturday, February 14.
March 21, 2026 by Raymond Graham

Edwin Allen girls will not be denied

WHEN the final points standings for the girls are concluded on Saturday, March 28 at the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, it should be a comprehensive win for the Michael…