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Gunmen posing as goat buyers shoot farmer in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Gunmen posing as goat buyers shot a 50-year-old farmer at his home in St Paul’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/gunmen-posing-goat-buyers-shoot-farmer-manchester/
WATCH: Kingston College eye 36th title for school’s 100th anniversary: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Even as the confetti continues to rain down on their latest triumph ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/watch-kingston-college-eye-36th-title-schools-100th-anniversary/
Gov’t looking to tap into wells to address water woes in St Ann South Eastern: ST ANN, Jamaica - In a bid to address water supply challenges faced by residents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/govt-looking-tap-wells-address-water-woes-st-ann-south-eastern/
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Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards and girlfriend expecting their first child: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican football sensation Dujuan “Whisper” Richards is about to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/dujuan-whisper-richards-girlfriend-expecting-first-child/
Gunmen posing as goat buyers shoot farmer in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Gunmen posing as goat buyers shot a 50-year-old farmer at his home in St Paul’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/gunmen-posing-goat-buyers-shoot-farmer-manchester/
WATCH: Kingston College eye 36th title for school’s 100th anniversary: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Even as the confetti continues to rain down on their latest triumph ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/watch-kingston-college-eye-36th-title-schools-100th-anniversary/
Gov’t looking to tap into wells to address water woes in St Ann South Eastern: ST ANN, Jamaica - In a bid to address water supply challenges faced by residents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/govt-looking-tap-wells-address-water-woes-st-ann-south-eastern/
UPDATE: Schoolboy charged with murder in stabbing death of Raneil Plummer: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The 14-year-old Irwin High School student who was taken into ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/update-schoolboy-charged-murder-stabbing-death-raneil-plummer/
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Reputed gang leader ‘Termite’ shot dead in Spanish Town: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A suspected gang leader who reportedly led the Top Bank faction of the remnants ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/reputed-gang-leader-termite-shot-dead-spanish-town/
Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney make red carpet debut as a couple : Love is in the air this Saturday, April 20, as Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton made their ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ricky-hatton-claire-sweeney-make-32634155
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
Ricky Hatton's sweet tribute to Claire Sweeney after making red carpet debut: After an eventful evening at the pre-opening of Manchester's Co-Op Live ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/loved-up-ricky-hattons-sweet-32637292
Ancelotti proud as Real Madrid dig deep for revenge in Manchester
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Quick Glance: Real Madrid wins penalty shootout against Manchester City
- Real Madrid beats Manchester City on penalties 4-3 to progress to the Champions League semi-final stage.
- Analyzing Jude Bellingham's brilliance and who can stop Real Madrid's formidable team.
- Real Madrid makes it to the Champions League semi-final for the 12th time in 14 years, with Bayern Munich as their next challenge.
- Ruben Dias expresses disappointment over Manchester City's missed opportunities and the need for a quick reaction following the penalty shootout defeat.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/five-star-arsenal-thrash-chelsea-open-premier-league-lead/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
Kirk Franklin arrives in Jamaica ahead of Fun in the Son performance: KINGSTON, Jamaica - International Gospel artiste, Kirk Franklin has arrived in Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/kirk-franklin-arrives-jamaica-ahead-fun-son-performance/
Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/unai-emery-extends-aston-villa-contract/
St James High School board to receive report regarding expelled students in a week
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/st-james-high-school-board-receive-report-regarding-expelled-students-week/
Opposition leader calls for resignations of AG, justice minister: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has called for the resignations ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/opposition-leader-calls-resignations-ag-justice-minister/
Cop gunned down in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica - A policeman was shot and killed in St Ann on Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/cop-gunned-st-ann/
95-y-o perishes in St Ann house fire: ST ANN, Jamaica— The body of a 95-year-old man was found among ash and rubble after his house was destroyed by fire in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/95-y-o-perishes-st-ann-house-fire/
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law: BEIJING, China (AFP) — TikTok parent ByteDance has said it has no intention of selling it ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/bytedance-says-no-plans-sell-tiktok-us-ban-law/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Three Jamaican teams advance to Girls 4x800m final at 128th Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Former champions Edwin Allen High, Holmwood Technical ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/three-jamaican-teams-advance-girls-4x800m-final-128th-penn-relays/
$212m paid to customers by Utility companies for service breaches in 2023: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Utility providers paid out a significant $212 million to customers ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/212m-paid-customers-utility-companies-service-breaches-2023/
Cornwall College mourns sudden loss of Spanish teacher: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – School has been suspended at the Cornwall College in St James as the institution ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/cornwall-college-mourns-sudden-loss-spanish-teacher/
Woman with 25 tattoos says she 'hates them' and regrets every single one: Rose Nicholson, 32, from Manchester, got her first tattoo when she was 19 and continued ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-25-tattoos-regrets-every-32641440
Second person to drown in Portland in a week: PORTLAND, Jamaica — A boy from Port Antonio drowned at the renowned Blue Lagoon around 4:30 pm on Monday afternoon ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/second-person-drown-portland-week/
Wolverhampton marathon runner 'blown over' by reaction to last place: Film of Lynda Elmore finishing last in the Manchester Marathon has been watched by millions ...
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Montego Bay’s S Hotels makes Global Top 1% rankings: MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica - S Hotel in Montego Bay, St James picked up another accolade recently after being ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/montego-bays-s-hotels-makes-global-top-1-rankings/
Murder suspect turns self in after a year on the run: ST MARY, Jamaica — The man wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at a wake in April ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/murder-suspect-turns-self-year-run/
Man fatally shot by licensed firearm holder in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A man who reportedly shot and injured another man, was later fatally shot after he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/man-fatally-shot-licensed-firearm-holder-st-james/
Forex: J$156.35 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 19 ended trading at $156.35 down by 22 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/forex-j156-35-one-us-dollar/
Shabba arrives in Jamaica for Beverly Kelso birthday celebration: ‘Dancehall Emperor’ Shabba Ranks arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday via the Sangster International ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/shabba-arrives-jamaica-beverly-kelso-birthday-celebration/
Gov’t files appeal in DPP retirement age dispute: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government, through the Attorney General, has filed an appeal as promised ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/govt-files-appeal-dpp-retirement-age-dispute/
Spanish Town doctor who allegedly serviced Klansman gang arrested: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Counter Terrorism & Organised Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/spanish-town-doctor-allegedly-serviced-klansman-gang-arrested/
Arteta wants Arsenal to ‘raise the bar’ in Spurs showdown: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/arteta-wants-arsenal-raise-bar-spurs-showdown/
Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/jamaica-recognises-palestine-state/
Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/haiti-transitional-council-sworn-months-violence/
Two more die from Fern Gully crash: ST ANN, Jamaica - Two more persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicular crash in Fern Gully ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/two-die-fern-gully-crash/
Several injured in Portmore toll road crash: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Police have confirmed a serious motor vehicle accident involving a coaster bus on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/several-injured-portmore-toll-road-crash/
Forex: J$155.88 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 8 ended trading at $155.88 up 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/forex-j155-88-one-us-dollar/
20 receive Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Approximately 20 young people were presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/20-receive-prime-ministers-youth-award-excellence/
Copperwood in St James gets $7.7m facelift courtesy of CEMEX/Carib Cement: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The community of Copperwood in St James has benefitted from a $7 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/copperwood-st-james-gets-7-7m-facelift-courtesy-cemex-carib-cement/
St Mary 4-H clubs hailed for work in the parish: ST MARY, Jamaica— Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, has lauded the parish management ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/st-mary-4-h-clubs-hailed-work-parish/
Three held after bar robbery, firearm seizure in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Quick action by the Manchester police resulted in the recovery of stolen items ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/three-held-bar-robbery-firearm-seizure-manchester/
Blazes break out in western Canada as wildfire season begins: MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — First responders were battling several wildfires in western Canada Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/blazes-break-western-canada-wildfire-season-begins/
Silva strikes late as Man City sink Chelsea to reach FA Cup final: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/silva-strikes-late-man-city-sink-chelsea-reach-fa-cup-final/
Senators raise their own pay as Argentines cope with hardship: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentines expressed anger Friday after senators voted by a show ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/senators-raise-pay-argentines-cope-hardship/
Arnett Gardens, Portmore United draw first leg quarter-final JPL encounter: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A late fightback from Arnett Gardens was enough to give them a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/arnett-gardens-portmore-united-draw-first-leg-quarter-final-jpl-encounter/
Man charged with 2023 murder of vendor in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica— A man is facing murder charges after he allegedly fatally shot a vendor on Fostic Road in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/man-charged-2023-murder-vendor-st-james/
‘My heart is broken’: Olympic triple jump champion Rojas out of Paris Games: CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)— Reigning Olympic women's triple jump champion Yulimar ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/heart-broken-olympic-triple-jump-champion-rojas-paris-games/
Forex: J$156.75 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 23 ended trading at $156.75 up by 66 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/forex-j156-75-one-us-dollar/
22 migrants found dead off Tunisian coast since Saturday: TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) - The bodies of 22 people presumed to be sub-Saharan migrants were found off the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/22-migrants-found-dead-off-tunisian-coast-since-saturday/
Britany Anderson runs first 100m hurdles race since 2022: KINGSTON, Jamaica — National record holder and World Championship silver medallist Britany Anderson ran ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/britany-anderson-runs-first-100m-hurdles-race-since-2022/
New St James police head to oversee increased use of technology in crime-fighting - Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/new-st-james-police-head-oversee-increased-use-technology-crime-fighting/
2024 Hurricane season likely to be extremely active – CSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be extremely active ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/2024-hurricane-season-likely-extremely-active-csu/
Two arrested after stolen cows found in truck in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Two men were arrested after they were found with two stolen cows in a truck in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/two-arrested-stolen-cows-found-truck-manchester/
Gov’t to establish STEM innovation teaching centre at Heroes Circle: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Government is looking to establish a Science, Technology ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/govt-establish-stem-innovation-teaching-centre-heroes-circle/
16-y-o student killed in Grange Hill was target of attack, says Westmoreland top cop
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/16-y-o-student-killed-grange-hill-target-attack-says-westmoreland-top-cop/
Judge denies bail for music producer, Linval ‘Shab Don’ Thompson Jr, co-accused: MONTEGO BAY, St James – Popular dancehall music producer, Linval 'Shab Don' ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/judge-denies-bail-music-producer-linval-shab-don-thompson-jr-co-accused/
Two more fires at MoBay’s Old Shoe Market: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters in Montego Bay, St James were kept busy between Sunday and Monday with four ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/two-fires-mobays-old-shoe-market/
Kingston mayor calls meeting with Carnival organisers as Road March leaves streets of Kingston filthy
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/kingston-mayor-calls-meeting-carnival-organisers-road-march-leaves-streets-kingston-filthy/
World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/world-donors-pledge-2-1-billion-aid-war-stricken-sudan-ward-off-famine/
Four pedestrians among latest road fatalities – RSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica— For a third consecutive week road fatalities have hit double digits with 10 people killed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/four-pedestrians-among-latest-road-fatalities-rsu/
Seven days, eight events, one festival – Reggae Sumfest to take over MoBay in July
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/seven-days-eight-events-one-festival-reggae-sumfest-take-mobay-july/
St James Municipal Corporation takes aim at illegal dumping: ST JAMES, Jamaica— The St James Municipal Corporation says it is stepping up enforcement action to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/st-james-municipal-corporation-takes-aim-illegal-dumping/
MoBay Chamber wants reintroduction of police on bicycles in resort city: ST JAMES, Jamaica— President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/mobay-chamber-wants-reintroduction-police-bicycles-resort-city/
Denmark airport reopens after bomb threat, man arrested: STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP)— Denmark's second largest airport reopened late Saturday after a man was ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/denmark-airport-reopens-bomb-threat-man-arrested/
Businessman among two charged following firearm seizure in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A businessman was one of two people charged following the seizure of an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/businessman-among-two-charged-following-firearm-seizure-st-james/
Keith Clarke trial now set to begin on April 29: The trial of three Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers who were charged with the March 2010 murder of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/keith-clarke-trial-now-set-begin-april-29/
French air traffic control strike threatens flight chaos: PARIS, France (AFP) - French air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike Thursday which risks ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/french-air-traffic-control-strike-threatens-flight-chaos/
Curfew imposed in sections of St Elizabeth, Hanover: A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Vineyard community in St Elizabeth as well as sections ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/curfew-imposed-sections-st-elizabeth-hanover/
France plans 6,000 police to secure Olympic torch arrival: MARSEILLE, France (AFP)— Some 6,000 police will be deployed next month to secure the arrival from ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/france-plans-6000-police-secure-olympic-torch-arrival/
Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis: UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – A senior United Nations aid official is calling for a comprehensive ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/senior-un-aid-official-urges-comprehensive-response-haiti-crisis/
20 young people to receive PM Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 20 young people will be presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/20-young-people-receive-pm-award-excellence/
Musk says X will appeal Australia injunction on church stabbing videos: SYDNEY, Australia — Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/musk-says-x-will-appeal-australia-injunction-church-stabbing-videos/
Water minister assures schools and hotel operators of Government support during water crisis
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/water-minister-assures-schools-hotel-operators-government-support-water-crisis/
New Miss UWI pledges to support the deaf community: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The support of family means a lot to newly crowned Miss UWI 2024, Samantha McLeod ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/new-miss-uwi-pledges-support-deaf-community/
Forex: J$156.23 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 15 ended trading at $156.23 up by five cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/forex-j156-23-one-us-dollar/
Former champs JR Success Primary target back-to-back wins: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions John Rollins Success Primary will be going after back- to- back ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/former-champs-jr-success-primary-target-back-back-wins/
College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/college-basketball-phenom-caitlin-clark-selected-first-wnba-draft/
Incomplete file stalling double-murder case in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica — An incomplete file is said to be impeding the progress of the case against a man ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/incomplete-file-stalling-double-murder-case-st-james/
Transitional ruling council finally forms in anarchic Haiti: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A governing council tasked with filling a leadership vacuum in Haiti ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/transitional-ruling-council-finally-forms-anarchic-haiti/
Quick Glance: Haiti Establishes Transition Council to Select New PM, Leaders Amid Crisis
- The decree announcing the formation of the council was published in a Haitian government gazette on Friday.
- As per the official state journal, despite the expectation for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign immediately after the council's formation, he will remain in office until a new prime minister is elected.
- A provision in the decree allows the current prime minister to make the necessary preparations before the new appointments.
- The council will consist of members from political parties or social sectors, with two non-voting seats reportedly filled by representatives from Haiti's civil society and religious sector.
WATCH: Principal, ancillary staff at loggerheads over salaries at Seaview Gardens Primary
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/watch-principal-ancillary-staff-reportedly-loggerheads-salaries-seaview-gardens-primary/
Adidas looks forward to opportunity to work with JAAA – Executive: Spencer Nel, Senior Director of Sports Marketing at Adidas, has confirmed the German sports ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/adidas-looks-forward-opportunity-work-jaaa-executive/
Families of 2017 Manchester bombing victims file lawsuit against Britain’s MI5: MI5 was found to have failed to act on intelligence that could have prevented the ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/families-of-2017-manchester-bombing-victims-file-lawsuit-against-britain-s-mi5
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