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Police Commissioner warns against complacency despite murder decline

March 16, 2026 | News
Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has warned officers against complacency despite a decline in murders, cautioning that criminal networks remain poised to exploit any lapse in policing discipline. His remarks come as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reported that up to March 14, there were 113 murders compared with the similar period in 2025, which saw 160 killings. Police statistics also show an overall 24 per cent reduction in major crimes, including shootings, robberies, rapes and break-ins.
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Hodge misstep set to grant Douglas U20 World Champs silver

Jamaica’s Shanoya Douglas is expected to receive an upgrade from the bronze medal she mined in the women’s 200m at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships following the announcement of Adaejah Hodge’s suspension. Douglas initially placed third in the 2024 World Junior’s 200m final with a time of 23.10 seconds. She finished behind Hodge of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), who took gold in 22.74, and Australia’s Torrie Lewis, who was second in 22.88.
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‘My role is strictly to make money’

In an effort to revive the flailing National Basketball League (NBL), the premier basketball league in the country, the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), has appointed former Chairman of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) Christopher Williams as chairman of the competition’s commercial arm. Williams, who stepped aside as JPL chairman at the end of last season, noted that his role with the NBL, similarly to the JPL, is to make money, and believes the league has a lot of potential for growth and success.
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U17 Girlz kick-start World Cup Qualifiers against Mexico

The U17 Reggae Girlz will begin their quest to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup today when they face a tough matchup against Mexico in the final round of the Concacaf U17 Women’s Qualifiers. The young Reggae Girlz will face Mexico in the opening match of Group C at the Costa Rica Federation Field, with kick-off set for 11 a.m. Jamaica time. The fixture is expected to be Jamaica’s toughest of the group, with Mexico ranked as one of the top four nations in the confederation and were seeded into the final round of qualifiers.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding.
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Golding’s move

Despite not being able to implement policy decisions from his position in Parliament, much is expected when Opposition Leader Mark Golding makes his presentation this afternoon in the 2026–2027 Budget Debate at Gordon House. Golding, the third speaker in the annual debate, will take the floor after Opposition finance spokesman Julian Robinson spoke last Thursday in response to Finance Minister Fayval Williams, who opened the debate last Tuesday.

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Christopher Williams.
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‘My role is strictly to make money’

In an effort to revive the flailing National Basketball League (NBL), the premier basketball league in the country, the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA), has appointed former Chairman of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) Christopher Williams as chairman of the competition’s commercial arm. Williams, who stepped aside as JPL chairman at the end of last season, noted that his role with the NBL, similarly to the JPL, is to make money, and believes the league has a lot of potential for growth and success.

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Elijah Marley embraces his uncle Stephen Marley during the tribute concert for Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley.
March 16, 2026

Family, friends celebrate Jo Mersa at eternal earthstrong tribute concert

Bob Marley’s former home and recording studio provided the backdrop to music, movement and memories on Saturday, as Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley’s tribute concert unfolded at the Bob Marley Museum before a large audience who came to honour the late reggae artiste, who passed away more than three years ago. Dubbed the Old Soul Live Unplugged concert, it celebrated the anniversary of his March 12 birthday and featured his family members, friends and associates of his father, Stephen Marley, who helped anchor the spectacular two-and-a-half-hour set.

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Antoine Lodge/PHOTOGRAPHER Relatives at the funeral service for Orrette Staple held on March 12, 2026 at the Meadowbrook United Church in Kingston.
March 15, 2026

Staple dose of activism at AGMs gone

Minority investor Orrette Staple would start the same way at annual general meetings: “Mr Chair, with your permission, I would like to ask questions, but before I do I also have some observations.” What followed –for the better part of three decades – was a performance that CEOs and minority shareholders knew well. Some appreciated it. Others vocally disapproved. Staple, who died last month aged 80, was farewelled on Thursday at a thanksgiving service at Meadowbrook United Church in Kingston.

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Jason Henzell, chairman of Jakes Hotel and co-founder of BREDS, the Treasure Beach Foundation, was among those supporting the Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley tribute concert.
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Something Extra | Monday

Music, memories and heartfelt tributes filled the air at the Bob Marley Museum on Saturday as family, friends and fans gathered to honour the life of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley. The Old Soul Live Unplugged concert marked the anniversary of the late singer’s birthday with intimate performances from members of the Marley family, including father, Stephen Marley, and a host of reggae stars, creating an emotional evening that celebrated his legacy and enduring spirit. Something Extra brings you the highlights.

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Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson making his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate on March 12.
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Editorial | Case for digital GCT

The Government may report that electronic invoicing of its consumption tax regime is already among its plans for deepening the digitalisation of tax management in Jamaica. In that event, either Prime Minister Andrew Holness or the finance minister, Fayval Williams – or both – must indicate that Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has been ordered to accelerate the process as one means of enhancing financial flows to the national coffers, while, as the shadow finance minister, Julian Robinson proposed, limiting the need for new tax measures.

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