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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/
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/
Man accused of killing St Ann cop fatally shot by police: ST ANN, Jamaica — The main suspect in the killing of a police constable in St Ann's Bay ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/man-accused-killing-st-ann-cop-fatally-shot-police/
Danielle Williams fourth in opening Diamond League meeting: World Champion Danielle Williams ran a season’s best 12.56 seconds (-0.2m/s) to place fourth in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/danielle-williams-fourth-opening-diamond-league/
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/
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will be adding a second tower to its Nethersole Place headquarters, an investment necessitated by its expanding regulatory portfolio ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20240414/twin-towers-boj #GLNRFinance
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/
The Jamaica Court of Appeals will begin hearing arguments on June 10 to determine whether to order a retrial for Vybz Kartel and his co-accused in the murder ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/kartel-retrial-hearing-set-june-10/
Gaza official says Israeli strike kills 9 family members in Rafah: RAFAH, Palestinian Territories (AFP)— Gaza's civil defence agency said Saturday an overnight ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/gaza-official-says-israeli-strike-kills-9-family-members-rafah/
Teen boy accused of raping 7-y-o girl behind tree: CLARENDON, Jamaica— A 14-year-old boy has been slapped with a rape charge after he was reportedly pointed out ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/teen-boy-accused-raping-7-y-o-girl-behind-tree/
Police intercept suspects in Manchester armed robbery: MANCHESTER, Jamaica —Three men have been slapped with several charges after the police reportedly ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/police-intercept-suspects-manchester-armed-robbery/
Sweden’s Duplantis improves own pole vault world record: XIAMEN, China (AFP)— Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis opened his outdoor season in stunning fashion on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/swedens-duplantis-improves-pole-vault-world-record/
Principals condemn Half-Way Tree brawl, investigation launched: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Principals of Calabar High, Mona High, Jamaica College, St George’s College ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/principals-condemn-half-way-tree-brawl-investigation-launched/
Liverpool out of Europa League as Leverkusen advance to semis: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Liverpool crashed out of the Europa League after a 1-0 win against ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/liverpool-europa-league-leverkusen-advance-semis/
A Supreme Court judge refused a request from the defence to put on hold the start of the Keith Clarke murder trial in light of an appeal filed by the defence … ... Show more #GleanerMinute
Chilean police are investigating after a nun, 80, left a suitcase containing the remains of a friend who had been dead for a year on a Santiago street. www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/nun-leaves-suitcase-dead-friends-bones-santiago-street/
Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, April 11, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/gas-prices-2-57-2-40-diesel-2-63/
Chairman of the Rent Assessment Board Rose Bennett Cooper has highlighted the need for legislation specifically tailored for the short-stay segment of the real ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/rent-board-boss-cites-need-legislation-tailored-short-stay-market/
Forex: J$156.18 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, April 12 ended trading at $156.18 up by 67 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/forex-j156-18-one-us-dollar/
Forex: J$156.43 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, April 17 ended trading at $156.43 down by 20 cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/forex-j156-43-one-us-dollar/
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has welcomed the fall in headline inflation for March. Data released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica on Monday indicate that ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240416/boj-welcomes-decline-inflation-closely-monitor-numbers #GLNRToday
Pakistan send New Zealand in to bat in second T20I: RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AFP)— Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bowl in the second Twenty20 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/pakistan-send-new-zealand-bat-second-t20i/
Chairman of the Economy and Production Committee, Dwight Sibblies, yesterday resisted a proposal by opposition lawmaker Fitz Jackson for the police to appear ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240404/parliament-committee-votes-yes-cops-boj-jointly-addressing-account #GLNRToday
A call is being made for the Government to reevaluate how it provides funding to certain economic groups, amid revelations that just over $1 million of a near ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240409/govt-urged-review-access-relief-loans-seasonal-earners #GLNRToday
In the wake of the court decision favouring Alliance Investment Management Limited, AIML, the Bank of Jamaica is standing by its regulatory actions against ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20240410/boj-unbowed #GLNRFinance
Parliamentarian Fitz Jackson says he will be seeking clarification from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) regarding penalties for deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240404/service-standards-set-abms #GLNRToday
The Financial Investigations Division has indicated it is continuing its forfeiture proceedings against Alliance Finance Limited (AFL) in relation to breaches ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240405/fid-pushing-ahead-forfeiture-proceedings-against-alliance-finance-limited #GLNRToday
New Bank of Jamaica service standards will allow banks to have automated banking machines being out for cash for 60 consecutive minutes in urban and resort ... Show more #GleanerMinute
The University of Technology, Jamaica has hailed the success of its alumnus – innovators of a bacteria-killing device, Xermosol, who won the 6th UTech ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240402/growth-jobs-utech-alumnus-gets-wipo-pct-patent-bacteria-killing-device #GLNRToday
Businessman shoots alleged prowler in Manchester: MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A man was shot and injured by a businessman, who is a licensed firearm holder ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/businessman-shoots-alleged-prowler-in-manchester/
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/cargo-ship-engine-maintenance-port-collided-baltimore-bridge-officials-say/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
HEART/NSTA Trust level 4 graduates to benefit from monetary grants – Holness: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Effective April 1, 2024, every successful graduate of a level 4 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/21/heart-nsta-trust-level-4-graduates-benefit-monetary-grants-holness/
NEPA appoints Leonard Francis as CEO: National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has appointed Leonard Francis as its new chief executive officer ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/nepa-appoints-leonard-francis-as-ceo/
#Champs2024: KC clock fastest time in boys’ 4x400m relay Open prelims: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Kingston College will enter Saturday’s final of the boys’ 4x400m relay ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/champs2024-kc-clock-fastest-time-boys-4x400m-relay-open-prelims/
Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate Peter Bunting on Wednesday attempted to use part of his contribution to the debate of the Appropriation Act ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/senate-showdownbuntings-attempts-finish-section-mark-golding-budget-speech-draws-fire/
Parliamentarian Fitz Jackson says he will be seeking clarification from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) regarding penalties for deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240404/service-standards-set-abms #GLNRToday
Forex: J$155.19 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 2 ended trading at $155.19 up by 49 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/forex-j155-19-to-one-us-dollar-20240402-2209-453515/
Popular media personality Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton has reportedly given birth to a baby girl.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/miss-kitty-husband-ian-wilkinson-welcome-baby-girl/
Guardiola backs ‘world’s best’ Haaland in Keane row: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland should be respected as the "best striker in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/02/guardiola-backs-worlds-best-haaland-in-keane-row/
Dr Kevin Blake took the reins of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Monday promising to implement programmes designed to win hearts and minds while ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/prepared-and-ready/
SRC determined to drive culture of innovation – Charah Watson: KINGSTON, Jamaica - More Jamaicans are being encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship to foster ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/src-determined-drive-culture-innovation-charah-watson/
The National Stadium in Kingston will be buzzing with excitement over the next five days as the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championship kicks ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/favourites-edwin-allen-kc-confident-ahead-champs-title-charge/
My wife is a self-made woman, says Holness: Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday described his wife, House Speaker Juliet Holness ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/21/wife-self-made-woman-says-holness/
Forex: J$154.70 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, March 28 ended trading at $154.70 down by eight cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/forex-j154-70-to-one-us-dollar/
Excelsior trounce St Jago to win Grace Shield title: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Excelsior High defeated St Jago High by a mammoth 420 runs in the ISSA/Grace Shield ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/excelsior-trounce-st-jago-win-grace-shield-title/
Life Revamped assists single mother facing separation from kids with ‘dream’ home
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/life-revamped-assists-single-mother-facing-separation-from-kids-with-dream-home/
Man killed, four others injured at after school jam in St Mary: ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary police are investigating a shooting incident at St Mary High ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/man-killed-four-others-injured-at-after-school-jam-in-st-mary/
Forex: J$154.83 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, March 18 ended trading at $154.83 down by seven cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/forex-j154-83-one-us-dollar/
Forex: J$154.78 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, March 27 ended trading at $154.78 up by 16 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/forex-j154-78-one-us-dollar/
GroceryList Ja, the online platform which allows Jamaicans across the Diaspora to purchase groceries and other essential items directly from local stores in ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/us-based-grocerylist-ja-raking-big-bucks-getting-goods-jamaicans-local-stores/
Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be ‘very long road’: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Cleanup efforts were set to begin Thursday at the scene of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/baltimore-bridge-port-recovery-will-be-very-long-road/
‘Swizzle Mixer’ claims Jamaica top bartender title at expo: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Police Officers' Club in St Andrew came alive Sunday as the Jamaica Union of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/swizzle-mixer-claims-jamaica-top-bartender-title-expo/
Broncos cut veteran NFL quarterback Russell Wilson: LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Denver Broncos said Monday the team has released veteran quarterback ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/broncos-cut-veteran-nfl-quarterback-russell-wilson/
Quick Glance: Denver Broncos to Part Ways with QB Russell Wilson
- The Denver Broncos are officially ending their collaboration with Russell Wilson after just two years on the team.
- This move will result in the team facing an unprecedented $85 million Dead-Cap penalty.
- Wilson, who received his guaranteed 2024 salary of $39 million on his 35th birthday, is being released.
- The decision to release Wilson was made following his demotion and the unsuccessful contract renegotiation attempt.
With the Bank of Jamaica reporting a significant increase in fraud complaints last year when compared to 2022, the island’s third largest commercial bank ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/assume-nothing-believe-nothing-check-everything/
Income tax threshold moved to $1.7 million – Clarke: Government has announced an increase in the income tax threshold from $1.5 million to $1 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/income-tax-threshold-moved-1-7-million-clarke/
Former ‘Bad Boy’ John Salley returns as host of Sashi: Former NBA basketball player John Salley, who hosted the Sashi Music Festival 22 years ago ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/former-bad-boy-john-salley-returns-host-sashi/
Ecuador prison riot leaves two dead, four injured: QUITO, Ecuador (AFP)— At least two prisoners were killed and four injured in an overnight revolt in an Ecuador ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/ecuador-prison-riot-leaves-two-dead-four-injured/
Shawn Storm’s lawyers deny ‘misinformation campaign’ against DPP following Privy Council ruling
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/shawn-storms-lawyers-deny-misinformation-campaign-dpp-following-privy-council-ruling/
Education Ministry to scale up Literacy, Numeracy programmes: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education and Youth says it will be seeking to scale up ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/education-ministry-scale-literacy-numeracy-programmes/
Grace-Ann Jackson’s service to EdgeChem Limited dates back some 30 years, and over those years she has been promoted twice ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/08/meet-grace-ann-woman-challenging-gender-stereotypes-construction-industry/
Man pleads guilty to murder after killing lover and encasing his body in tub: HONOLULU (AP) — Some two years after his lover’s decomposing body was found encased ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/man-pleads-guilty-murder-killing-lover-encasing-body-tub/
Forex: J$154.62 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, March 26 ended trading at $154.62 down by four cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/forex-j154-62-one-us-dollar/
Coxsone Dodd’s daughter demands apology over portrayal of father in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/coxsone-dodds-daughter-demands-apology-portrayal-father-bob-marley-one-love/
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/illinois-supreme-court-hear-actor-jussie-smollett-appeal-conviction-staging-racist-attack/
Pinnock equals national indoor record while winning NCAA long jump: BOSTON, USA - Wayne Pinnock of the University of Arkansas has moved into a three- way-tie ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/08/pinnock-equals-national-indoor-record-winning-ncaa-long-jump/
JPS to conduct meter mapping exercise from March to May: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has announced that it will be conducting a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/jps-conduct-meter-mapping-exercise-march-may/
M16 rifle, ammunition seized in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A M16 rifle was seized by members of the St James police’s operational support team and the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/08/m16-rifle-ammunition-seized-st-james/
Clarendon man charged with larceny of motor vehicle: CLARENDON, Jamaica – A 39-year-old man from Clarendon has been charged with larceny of motor vehicle ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/clarendon-man-charged-larceny-motor-vehicle/
‘Phantom’ shot dead in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica - A man was shot dead at a bar on Dick Drive in Lionel Town, Clarendon on Friday night ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/02/phantom-shot-dead-clarendon/
Clarke to open 2024/25 Budget Debate on March 12: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr Nigel Clarke, will open the 2024/2025 Budget Debate ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/clarke-open-2024-25-budget-debate-march-12/
Forex: J$155.51 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, March 13 ended trading at $155.51 down by three cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/13/forex-j155-51-one-us-dollar/
St Catherine North clamping down on burglars – DSP Thoms: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Operations Officer for the St Catherine North Police, Deputy Superintendent ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/st-catherine-north-clamping-burglars-dsp-thoms/
In today's foreign exchange currency trading, the US dollar lost 30 cents to close at $155.98. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar gained 29 cents to close at $115 ... Show more #GLNRFinance
Hundreds of MSMEs benefit from BIGEE programme: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Some 1,335 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have so far benefited from the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/08/hundreds-msmes-benefit-bigee-programme/
Jamaica's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating has been upgraded to 'BB-', with the outlook remaining “Positive” ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240305/fitch-upgrades-jamaicas-rating-bb #GLNRToday
Two Westmoreland teen girls go missing: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two Westmoreland families are on tenterhooks following the disappearance of their daughters ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/20/two-westmoreland-teen-girls-go-missing/
Musk sues OpenAI over ‘betrayal’ of mission: Elon Musk has launched a legal case against OpenAI, the AI firm he helped to set up in 2015 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/01/musk-sues-openai-betrayal-mission/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Sues OpenAI for Prioritizing Profit Over Humanity
- Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for failing to uphold their promise of developing AI tools for the benefit of humanity.
- Musk contends that he founded and funded OpenAI under the condition that it remain a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe, open-source AI for public benefit.
- The lawsuit demands that OpenAI make its research and technology available to the public and prohibits the company's executives from profiting from their work.
- Musk is also seeking damages, the amount of which is unclear, with the intention of donating any proceeds to a nonprofit or charity.
A man from Washington DC has filed a lawsuit against Powerball and the DC Lottery after they claimed to have published his winning lottery numbers by mistake ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/20/us-man-sues-powerball-lottery-told-340m-win-error/
Quick Glance: Powerball Winning Numbers Feb. 17: Jackpot Over $300M
- The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is now estimated at $306 million.
- A winner on Saturday could take home over $144.5 million with the cash option.
- Winning numbers for Feb. 17 are 6, 28, 59, 62, 69 and Powerball 21 with Power Play 3X.
- Winning numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY network.
Programme to enhance climate change resilience gets $6.9m: KINGSTON, Jamaica - A programme to increase Jamaica’s resilience to climate change through enhancing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/29/programme-enhance-climate-change-resilience-gets-6-9m/
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