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STILL IN LIMBO
March 01, 2026
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Four months after Hurricane Melissa sent floodwaters surging through sections of Phase 2 of The Estuary in Friendship, St James, several homeowners say they remain burdened with loss, displacement, and uncertainty as they await word on whether they will be allowed to return home. Residents contend that the flooding was exacerbated when a section of roadway collapsed, obstructing a primary drainage channel. Homes were left waterlogged, furniture destroyed, and mould spreading throughout interiors. Several families were forced out and left traumatised.
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West Indies knocked out of T20 World Cup after loss to India
The West Indies cricket team have failed to advance to the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after suffering a five-wicket defeat to India on Sunday. Chasing 196, India reached 199-5 with four balls remaining to secure their place and end West Indies’ campaign in the Super Eights. India were powered by a match-winning 97 not out from 50 balls by Sanju Samson, who struck 12 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 194.
Man United flying high after 2-1 win against Crystal Palace
(AP) — Manchester United climbed up to third place in the English Premier League football competition with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Benjamin Sesko's seventh goal in eight games sealed the win at Old Trafford that moved United above Aston Villa on goal difference. At the other end of the standings, Tottenham's winless run extended to 10 games after a 2-1 loss at Fulham — leaving it mired in a fight to avoid relegation. Nottingham Forest also failed to pull further away from the drop zone after a 2-1 loss at Brighton.
Man sought after allegedly firing at policewoman spouse in St Elizabeth
The Santa Cruz police in St Elizabeth are searching for a man who allegedly opened gunfire at his spouse, a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), on Saturday night. The female constable was reportedly not physically injured in the incident. Reports are that about 8:40 p.m., the officer was at her home in Nain when the man allegedly retrieved her licensed firearm from a handbag and discharged it in her direction. The weapon was later recovered. The man fled the scene and is currently being sought by the police. - Rasbert Turner
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Cellblock horror
A man who says he was falsely arrested has claimed in a lawsuit that he contracted a sexually transmitted infection after being assaulted inside a police lockup. The assault, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, happened in 2014 after John Brown* was taken into custody, placed in a cell and ordered by cops to remove his clothes, the lawsuit claimed. He was attacked later that day by two detainees who were placed in his cell by cops, according to the lawsuit seen by The Sunday Gleaner.
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STILL IN LIMBO
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ONION TEARS
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‘WE JUST GOT TO GET BACK’
Jamaica’s national basketball head coach Rick Turner wants a change in mentality from his players as the team looks to rebound from last Thursday’s excruciating 93-99 loss to Bahamas in a bid to stop Canada today. Jamaica defied the odds last November defeating the more highly fancied Puerto Rico twice in their backyard, and it’s that mentality that Turner feels was lacking on Thursday, as after leading in three quarters, the JamRockerz let that slip to go down by three points.
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Ricketts pleased with ruthless U20 Reggae Boyz
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Edwin Allen dominate sprint relays
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Lost In Time Day 1 | Yeza surprises LIT patrons with Patra
Known for her 'rude girl' roots reggae, Yeza did not disappoint as she made her appearance on the Lost In Time Foundation stage on the back of a bike to the delight of patrons. Showing respect to her musical roots, the reggae newcomer, who said she will always respect those who came before her, invited up the 'Queen of the Pack', Patra, to greet the audience before going into classic hits such as Traffic Blocking.
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Lost In Time Day 1 | Koffee makes electrifying return
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Grange unveils plans for institute for cultural practitioners
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Soapberry US$100m upgrade to double capacity, unlock real estate growth
The Government expects to divest the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant this year as part of plans to double its capacity to meet infrastructure needs for increased housing developments. “We will go to market this year to divest the Soapberry treatment plant,” Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda, said on Thursday. “That divestment will include an expansion, a full doubling of the Soapberry capacity.”
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Trigger-based insurance that can pay out before adjusters arrives
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Something Extra | Saturday
Scotiabank Jamaica recently hosted its SME Soirée at CRU Bar & Kitchen in St Andrew, bringing together small and medium-size enterprise (SME) clients, business leaders, industry stakeholders and members of the bank’s executive team for an evening of networking. The event forms part of the bank’s Scotia Vision Achiever (SVA) programme, which has invested nearly $100 million in local SMEs since its inception in 2011.
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GoodHeart | ‘Small Fry’ is a big deal for St Mary Technical
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That’s Neat! The Glenlivet swaps Speyside for Portie
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Editorial | Measuring tax expenditures
According to the recent reports on tax expenditures tabled in the House of Representatives, government expenditure in this area reached J$46.6 billion in 2023. The significance of this needs to be better understood, and the policy behind it explained.
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Pearl Harbor survivors watch a vintage WWII airplane fly over Pearl Harbor at the ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, in 2013, in Honolulu.
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Members and volunteers of the Ananda Marga pose for a photograph as they prepare to head out to distribute relief supplies to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
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West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer celebrates scoring a half century during the T20 World Cup cricket match against Zimbabwe on Monday.
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Glenmuir High School players in a celebratory mood.