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Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

International News, Latest News

Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

March 12, 2026

DETROIT, United States (AFP)—An unidentified assailant was dead after ramming his pickup truck on Thursday into a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroi...

Latest News, News

CARPHA to host 70th Annual Health Research Conference in Guyana

March 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will host its 70th Annual Health Research Conference from April 22 to 24 in Guyana, br...

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

International News, Latest News

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

March 12, 2026

DAKAR, Senegal (AFP) — Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishabl...

CDB climate finance investment doubled to US$226.7 million in 2025

Latest News, Regional

CDB climate finance investment doubled to US$226.7 million in 2025

March 12, 2026

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved US$226.7 million for climate action initiatives in 2025, marking the strongest annual climate investment...

75-y-o Trinidadian arrested for grisly murder of Guyanese wife in New York

Latest News, Regional

75-y-o Trinidadian arrested for grisly murder of Guyanese wife in New York

March 12, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Days after the head of a Guyanese woman was discovered dumped in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, ...

War in the Middle East: latest developments

International News, Latest News

War in the Middle East: latest developments

March 12, 2026

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Thursday: - Israel strikes Basij force - Israel's military said it had struck checkpoints set up ...

Mr and Miss Medical Sciences participants complete outreach project in St James

Entertainment, Latest News

Mr and Miss Medical Sciences participants complete outreach project in St James

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

March 12, 2026

Ten finalists are competing for the Mr and Miss Medical Sciences titles at the University of the West Indies on March 28. The contestants have been en...

Alpha Academy’s robotics team shines at FTC Jamaica National Robotics Championship

Latest News, News

Alpha Academy’s robotics team shines at FTC Jamaica National Robotics Championship

March 12, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — On their own, without being guided critically by a coach, the enterprising team of the Convent of Mercy Academy ‘Alpha’ shone at t...

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