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The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution that unequivocally condemns the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade as the most inhumane and enduring injustice against humanity. 123 in favour 3 Against (USA, Israel, Argentina) 52 abstentions The resolution also seeks to recognize the profound and lasting impacts of the abhorrent regimes of slavery and colonialism and emphasizes that claims for reparations represent a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs against Africans and people of African descent. #sabcnews

STATEMENT BY THE HON. DR. TERRANCE DREW, CHAIR OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) AND PRIME MINISTER OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS | REAPPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CARICOM During the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community held on 24-27 February 2026 in St. Kitts and Nevis, the required majority of CARICOM Heads of Government agreed to the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community. Dr. Barnett’s second term of office will begin in August 2026. 25 March 2026

Costa Rica closes embassy in Cuba, calls communist government ‘illegitimate’ miamiherald.com/news/nation-wo…

Former Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke gets candid on the economy, risks, and recovery. Watch this exclusive report for more details. #CVMNews

Finance Minister Fayval Williams has raised concerns about “order splitting”, a practice in which shoppers divide large online purchases into smaller packages to remain under the US$100 duty-free threshold. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… #GLNRToday

Edwin Allen’s Romario Finnigan delivered the standout performance on day one of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, producing a massive personal best in the Boys’ Class One 100m. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… #GLNRSports

The Government has rejected a claim by the parliamentary Opposition that an electronic invoicing system could generate $8.6 billion in revenue in the upcoming fiscal year, which starts on April 1. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… #GLNRToday

#CARICOM TO SEND HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO CUBA 🇨🇺 #CARICOM governments are preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Cuba, following a decision announced by CARICOM Chairman, the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held in St Kitts and Nevis on 24 – 27 February 2026. The humanitarian effort is being coordinated by the CARICOM Secretariat, headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana🇬🇾. Items such as powdered milk, including baby formula; non-perishables such as beans, wheat flour, rice, and canned goods; basic medical supplies, solar panels, batteries, and water tanks, will be purchased on behalf of Member States and shipped to Cuba. CARICOM’s initiative is supported by the Government of Mexico 🇲🇽, which has identified suppliers in Mexico able to deliver the items to the port of departure, and which will provide free shipment from Mexico to Cuba.

Lawyers representing junior gov. minister Donovan Williams have given his JLP colleague, Rosalie Hamilton, 48 hours to issue a “full, unequivocal public retraction and apology” for comments she allegedly made in multiple voice notes circulating. Read more:jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Competition takes centre stage tomorrow at the 2026 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in St Andrew. Check out the schedule for what promises to be an electrifying first day of action! #GLNRSports #Champs2026

CBS News said Friday it is shutting down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation as part of a round of layoffs, citing a shift in radio station programming strategies and challenging economic times. apnews.com/article/cbs-ra…

The Cuban government has refused a request by the US Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against Opposition Leader Mark Golding over claims that gas is more expensive than water, arguing that cheaper options exist, including from the state-owned National Water Commission.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has tabled legislation to establish the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, a special-purpose body aimed at fast-tracking Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Jamaica Broilers Group Limited swung to a $2.2-billion net loss in its third quarter ended January 2026, dragged down by an underperforming US division and hurricane-related disruptions. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/busine…

Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with the country’s football federation saying it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision.” Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports…

A sharp courtroom clash over the alleged videotaping of defendants set the tone for proceedings in the Supreme Court yesterday, before a police prosecution witness later identified two of the accused men in connection with a 2020 murder. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

In a ruling reinforcing the duty of lawyers to guard against fraud, the Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by Jamaican attorney Fay Chang Rhule over her handling of a disputed power-of-attorney property sale in St Catherine. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Cuba's electrical grid has suffered a total collapse, the first nationwide blackout since the US effectively shut off oil flow to the country. cnn.it/4brn0BD