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Passengers stranded by the closure of Dubai International Airport await for assistance in the airport parking lot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
March 2, 2026

Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes

AP: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sold itself to foreigners for years as a sunny, safe, tax-free oasis. That peaceful image was shattered Saturday as Iranian weaponry rained down on Dubai,…
A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse at the industrial area of Sharjah City in the United Arab Emirates following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026.
March 2, 2026

Caribbean states react as US, Israel go to war with Iran

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): At least three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have expressed concern at the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East after the United States (US) and Israel…
Montego Bay United’s Philando Wing (left) tries to outrun Arnett Garden’s Ranoldo Lawrence during their Jamaica Premier League game at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay yesterday.
March 2, 2026 by Ashley Anguin

Arnett hold MBU at Jarrett Park

Arnett Gardens staged a late comeback to earn a 1-1 draw against league leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) in their Jamaica Premier League encounter at Jarrett Park yesterday. Despite conceding early in…
West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews
March 2, 2026

Skipper leads from the front as Sri Lanka Women defeat WI

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu starred with bat and ball to guide her side to a four-wicket victory over West Indies Women in the second match of their T20…
Jamaica’s coach and manager, Gillian Millwood and Georgia Sinclair (left and second left, respectively) are presented with a $400,000 sponsorship cheque by Main Event Entertainment Group’s Donna Stuart (second right) and Glendon Phillips (right) for th
March 2, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Main Event throws Carifta team $400,000 lifeline

JAMAICA’s 36-strong team to the April 4-10 Carifta Swimming Championships in Martinique on Friday received a $400,000 sponsorship boost from Main Event Entertainment Group, much to the appreciation of…
India’s Sanju Samson plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India yesterday.
March 2, 2026

Gallant WI bow out of T20 World Cup

KOLKATA, India (CMC): Sanju Samson produced one of India’s greatest-ever batting performances at a T20 World Cup to power his side to a clinical five-wicket victory over West Indies and keep their…
Some of the medical supplies provided by Leaders of The New Millennium to the Port Antonio Hospital.
March 2, 2026 by Gareth Davis Sr

‘New Millennium’ organisation gifts supplies to Port Antonio Hospital

PORT ANTONIO, Portland: The Port Antonio Hospital on Friday received well-needed assistance in the form of medical supplies to assist with providing medication to users of that facility. The donation…
A street light in Denham Town, west Kingston.
March 2, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Light after death

Residents of Denham Town in west Kingston received a massive upgrade of street lights in the community last week, a move some residents welcomed but believed came a little too late following the…
Agnes Johnson, 101 years old, tells her story.
March 2, 2026 by Carl Gilchrist

Project launched to encourage centenarians to tell their stories in St Ann

St Ann Custos Joseph Issa’s ‘Custos Commando’ initiative reached a new level last Thursday with the launch of the Centenarian Story Telling Project, a brainchild of Cienna Smith, a lawyer by…