Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband to Serena Williams, has announced a new invitational track event for the world’s top female sprinters which ... Show more
Alexis Ohanian announces highest paying women’s track event - Jamaica Observer
Alexis Ohanian announces highest paying women’s track event - Jamaica Observer
Grange Hill student killed in gun attack, schoolmate injured: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/grange-hill-student-killed-gun-attack-schoolmate-injured/
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/
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.
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/
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/
Determined to fight for her place on Jamaica’s team to the Paris Olympic Games, relay medallist Shashalee Forbes says she is aiming to return to action as soon ... Show more
Forbes fighting to be ready for ‘Trials’ - Jamaica Observer
Forbes fighting to be ready for ‘Trials’ - Jamaica Observer
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/
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/
Police constable Mike Edwards has been granted $750,000 bail with one to two sureties in the case of the shooting death of a man at a wake at a bar in Mount ... Show more
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/fbi-chief-warns-tiktok-us-senate-set-back-ban/
Pochettino says ‘we all need to prove we belong’ at Chelsea: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/pochettino-says-need-prove-belong-chelsea/
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green says the Government is optimistic about the reopening of bauxite-alumina refinery Jiuquan Iron and ... Show more
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
French police to welcome Olympic torch amid bonus boost: MARSEiLLE, France (AFP) — Some 6,000 police will be deployed for the arrival of the Olympic flame in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/french-police-welcome-olympic-torch-amid-bonus-boost/
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/
Adidas’ reported $5.9-billion offer to sponsor Jamaica’s athletics programme is the latest in a decade-long courtship of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative ... Show more
Decade-long chase - Jamaica Observer
Decade-long chase - Jamaica Observer
JUTC in mourning after three workers die hours apart: Employees of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been plunged into mourning following the passing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/jutc-mourning-three-workers-die-hours-apart/
Friday’s indication by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck that the Government intends to seek a stay of the ruling by the Constitutional Court which effectively ... Show more
Another classic legal misstep - Jamaica Observer
Another classic legal misstep - Jamaica Observer
Word on the streets is that the GenXS Xengsu costume ruled the road Carnival Sunday!
The stunning creation designed by Trinibagonian Douglas John was a hit ... Show more
Ruffling Feathers - Jamaica Observer
Ruffling Feathers - Jamaica Observer
Glenmuir High School alumni Colleen Lowe is the new clerk to the Houses of Parliament. The Jamaica Observer has confirmed that Governor General Sir Patrick ... Show more
Lowe flies high - Jamaica Observer
Lowe flies high - Jamaica Observer
Mother’s hand severed during domestic dispute with child’s dad: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 21-year-old woman is hospitalised in serious condition after her ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/mothers-hand-severed-domestic-dispute-childs-dad/
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/
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/
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/
Well-known People’s National Party (PNP) activist Ricardo “Taz” James is dead.PNP activist ‘Taz’ passes away - Jamaica Observer
WATCH: Man killed in fiery crash in Montego Bay: ST JAMES, Jamaica — A man is dead following a motor vehicle accident at the entrance of Long Hill in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/watch-man-killed-fiery-crash-montego-bay/
‘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/
Caitlin Clark’s dream over as South Carolina down Iowa to win US college crown: Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- Caitlin Clark's dream of a fairytale ending ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/caitlin-clarks-dream-south-carolina-iowa-win-us-college-crown/
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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
Rent board boss cites need for legislation tailored for short-stay market - Jamaica Observer
Rent board boss cites need for legislation tailored for short-stay market - Jamaica Observer
The national murder toll has surpassed the 300 mark, the Jamaica Constabulary Force's latest serious crimes statistics show. The JCF says as at April 13 ... Show more
Murders surpass 300, but 14% lower than this time last year | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Murders surpass 300, but 14% lower than this time last year | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Three of six donated water storage tanks were delivered to Negril Primary School on Wednesday as well-wishers rushed to replace the one stolen on April 1 ... Show more
One water tank stolen; six donatedWell-wishers reach out to Negril Primary - Jamaica Observer
One water tank stolen; six donatedWell-wishers reach out to Negril Primary - Jamaica Observer
St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator: The St Mary Football Association has been plunged into mourning following the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/st-mary-football-association-mourns-sudden-death-exemplary-administrator/
After squeezing into the Jamaica Premier League playoffs on the final match day, finishing sixth on the same number of points as Montego Bay United ... Show more
Drewsland optimism | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Drewsland optimism | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
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/
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/
As the Jamaica Constabulary Force continues its robust transformation process, one of its major services to the public is being overhauled to improve ... Show more
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
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/
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/
Retired Senior Superintendent of Police Ionie Ramsey Nelson is less than impressed by the decision of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ditch ... Show more
Nothing to celebrate - Jamaica Observer
Nothing to celebrate - Jamaica Observer
Mbappe for once fails to deliver to leave PSG up against it: PARIS, France (AFP)— Kylian Mbappe has earned a reputation as a player who delivers on the biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/mbappe-fails-deliver-leave-psg/
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/
Arteta ready to match wits with ‘unbelievable’ Emery: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta will put his admiration for the "unbelievable" Unai Emery on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/arteta-ready-match-wits-unbelievable-emery/
The St James Parish Court on Thursday requested an extension of time in the case against a tyre repairman accused of using a stone to beat another man to death ... Show more
Crown asks for extension of time in tyre repairman’s murder case - Jamaica Observer
Crown asks for extension of time in tyre repairman’s murder case - Jamaica Observer
Project STAR establishes homework centre in Parade Gardens: KINGSTON, Jamaica- Project STAR, in partnership with PwC, Universal Service Fund (USF) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/project-star-establishes-homework-centre-parade-gardens/
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that 292 persons were murdered as at April 6, 2024, which is 49 fewer than for the corresponding period in ... Show more
Murders down 14 per cent so far in 2024 | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Murders down 14 per cent so far in 2024 | News | Jamaica Gleaner
High jump gold for Rasheda Samuels at Carifta: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Rasheda Samuels won gold after a gutsy performance in the Under -20 girls’ high jump as Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/high-jump-gold-for-rasheda-samuels-at-carifta/
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang has indicated that land at Albion Heights in St James would be transferred to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent ... Show more
Land transfer to Rastafari community imminent, says Chang | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Land transfer to Rastafari community imminent, says Chang | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is being assisted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade to put out a fire that’s now raging at the Riverton ... Show more
Riverton City dump on fire - Jamaica Observer
Riverton City dump on fire - Jamaica Observer
13-y-o shot as gunmen shoot up ice cream parlour in Hanover: HANOVER, Jamaica – A 13-year-old boy was shot and injured when gunmen attacked an ice cream parlour ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/13-y-o-shot-gunmen-shoot-ice-cream-parlour-hanover/
Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years: Barcelona, SPAIN (AFP) --Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/copa-del-rey-triumph-rewards-finest-athletic-40-years/
‘Go find something else’: KINGSTON, Jamaica -A senior member of the clergy has encouraged educators not motivated by the right reasons, to leave the profession ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/go-find-something-else/
Woman shot after asking man to pay to enter St Ann nightclub: ST ANN, Jamaica – A woman was shot and injured after she asked a man to pay before entering a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/woman-shot-asking-man-pay-enter-st-ann-nightclub/
Several road closures for carnival: Members of the public are being advised that to facilitate the three carnival road marches on Sunday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/06/several-road-closures-carnival/
Corinaldi Avenue Primary start defence of VMBS U13 football: ST JAMES, Jamaica— Corinaldi Avenue Primary will start the defence of the VMBS Under-13 football ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/corinaldi-avenue-primary-start-defence-vmbs-u13-football/
Man City’s Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash: MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/man-citys-akanji-queries-lack-of-yellow-cards-in-arsenal-clash/
Schoolgirl killer’s lawyer argues against death penalty for client: ST JAMES, Jamaica – A lawyer representing the man convicted of the 2017 murder of 15-year-old ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/04/schoolgirl-killers-lawyer-argues-death-penalty-client/
Hanover man slapped with several charges following gun attack: HANOVER, Jamaica— A man has been charged following investigations into a gun attack which occurred ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/hanover-man-slapped-several-charges-following-gun-attack/
There were expressions of joy and appreciation from 30 outstanding women of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in the Police Area One as they were showered with ... Show more
JCF’s Area One lauds women cops - Jamaica Observer
JCF’s Area One lauds women cops - Jamaica Observer
Montego Bay United took a big stride towards securing the sixth and final automatic playoff spot in the 2024 Jamaica Premier League season following their ... Show more
Gordon’s brace hands Montego Bay crucial victory | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Gordon’s brace hands Montego Bay crucial victory | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
#Champs2024: STGC’s Bristol heads into Class 1 shot put final on top: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Deandre Bristol of St George’s College (STGC) was the lone athlete to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/champs2024-stgcs-bristol-heads-class-1-shot-put-final-top/
Javane Bryan’s 69th-minute goal sealed Waterhouse’s place in the Jamaica Premier League playoffs after a 1-0 win over Harbour View at the Drewsland ... Show more
Waterhouse clip MoBay for final playoff spot | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Waterhouse clip MoBay for final playoff spot | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
For as long as the 52-year-old Hope Valley Experimental School in St Andrew has been around the institution has been able to rely on the support of the Sussex ... Show more
200-year-old Sussex Lodge driven by need to bring hope - Jamaica Observer
200-year-old Sussex Lodge driven by need to bring hope - Jamaica Observer
While admitting some tweaks to the schedule are needed, ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) Committee Chairman Richard Thompson ... Show more
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CSport operator Verticast sues Digicel, Flow over alleged ‘anti-competitive practices’
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/csport-operator-verticast-sues-digicel-flow-alleged-anti-competitive-practices/
Getafe’s stadium partially closed for 3 games as punishment for fans’ racist insults
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/getafes-stadium-partially-closed-3-games-punishment-fans-racist-insults/
$19.7b allocated for the provision of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, says Clarke
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/13/19-7b-allocated-provision-pharmaceutical-medical-supplies-says-clarke/
Cabinet approves $1.2 billion for Infrastructure works: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Road, water and sewerage improvement works will be undertaken in sections of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/cabinet-approves-1-2-billion-infrastructure-works/
Hector, Cephas named in Reggae Boyz team for semis against USA: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Veteran utility player Michael Hector and attacker Renaldo Cephas were named ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/21/hector-cephas-named-reggae-boyz-team-semis-usa/
Mbappe set to measure up to Marseille for final time with PSG: PARIS, France (AFP)— Kylian Mbappe is set to sample the fiercest rivalry in French football for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/mbappe-set-to-measure-up-to-marseille-for-final-time-with-psg/
Grange Hill Primary to remain closed following alleged threats: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— The Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland will remain closed for the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/13/grange-hill-primary-remain-closed-following-alleged-threats/
Spain prosecutors want Rubiales jailed for 2.5 years for World Cup kiss: MADRID, Spain (AFP)— Spanish prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years jail for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/spain-prosecutors-want-rubiales-jailed-2-5-years-world-cup-kiss/
With 28 more murders recorded in Jamaica over the last week, between March 16 and 23, homicide detectives had close to 60 deaths to probe in 14 days. This ... Show more
JCF reports 11% decline in murders as country records nearly 60 homicides in 14 days | News | Jamaica Gleaner
JCF reports 11% decline in murders as country records nearly 60 homicides in 14 days | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Lifeguard accused of strangling brother to death will face committal hearing: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Dailando Bailey, the lifeguard accused of strangling his ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/lifeguard-accused-strangling-brother-death-will-face-committal-hearing/
WATCH: 16-y-o killed in Westmoreland was working because of financial woes, says grandmother
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/02/watch-16-y-o-killed-westmoreland-working-financial-woes-says-grandmother/
Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games: source: PARIS, France (AFP)— The Olympic flame is set to burn in the Tuileries Garden in front of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/27/olympic-flame-burn-near-louvre-paris-games-source/
‘Crampy’ gunned down at Trelawny home: TRELAWNY, Jamaica – Trelawny police are probing the circumstances surrounding Saturday morning's killing of a 64-year-old ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/10/crampy-gunned-trelawny-home/
McGregor Gully to host football, netball competitions for upliftment of Centre: Once again, the McGregor Gardens Youths with Vision Club will host the community ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/mcgregor-gully-to-host-football-netball-competitions-for-upliftment-of-centre/
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