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St Vincent Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday speaking at news conference on March 3, 2026.
March 4, 2026

St Vincent did not give US authorisation for deadly boat strikes, prime minister says

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — The Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines said Tuesday that his government did not give the United States authorisation for a recent strike on an alleged drug…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at the launch of WIHCON’s Chester Creek housing development in Portmore, St Catherine on March 3, 2026.
March 4, 2026

PM pushes back at Opposition criticism on NHT drawdowns

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against criticism by the Opposition for the Government’s decision to take $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to help…
They are to go back to court on May 1.
March 4, 2026

Haitians held in Ewarton fined for overstaying, lawyer to seek asylum

The six Haitians who were held in Ewarton, St Catherine, last December have each been fined $8,000 or 10 days’ imprisonment for overstaying their time in Jamaica. The group, which comprises four…
March 4, 2026

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Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses a recent forum, dubbed 'A Conversation with the Judiciary' held at the Summit in St Andrew.
March 4, 2026

Steps being taken to increase courtroom space in Westmoreland

The Judiciary is working to increase trial capacity in Westmoreland, following significant damage to court infrastructure during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Chief Justice, Bryan…
Ganja intercepted by JDF Coast Guard offshore Manchester on March 3, 2026.
March 4, 2026

Major ganja bust offshore Manchester, four arrested

Four persons were arrested on Tuesday after a vessel laden with a large quantity of ganja was intercepted by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard offshore Manchester. In a statement, the JDF…
Jamaica’s Jabarie Howell celebrates scoring in the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifiers.
March 4, 2026 by Gregory Bryce

Howell stunner blasts U20 Boyz into next round

A stunning strike from Jabarie Howell proved the difference for the U20 Reggae Boyz as they defeated Puerto Rico 1-0 yesterday to top Group B of the Concacaf Men’s U20 Qualifiers and advance to the…
Sixty-year-old Alvaro Brevett, who is homeless and claims he was attacked by another homeless man who is believed to be of unsound mind.
March 4, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Streets of peril

A homeless man on the run, and another — elderly and recovering from injuries sustained in an attack on East Queen Street in downtown Kingston — have re-ignited outcry against the wanton violence…
From left: Reggae Boyz head coach, Hubert Busby Jr, and his assistant Deon Burton during a training session.
March 4, 2026

Busby not concerned about Girlz profiglacy

Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr says he is not concerned with the number of missed opportunities from his players in their win over Nicaragua on Monday as they have achieved their overall…