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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/
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/
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/
The Sensations singer Bobby Davis dies at 77: Harold "Bobby" Davis, a founding member of The Sensations, died on April 21 at his home in London, England ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/sensations-singer-bobby-davis-dies-77/
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/
Bolt named ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/bolt-named-ambassador-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024/
Jamaica College top three events at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Jamaica College athletes got off to a great start on Friday's second day of the 128th Penn ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/jamaica-college-top-three-events-penn-relays/
Brazil football legend Romario announces come-back at 58: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- At 58, Brazilian football legend Romario has quite a resume: World Cup ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/brazil-football-legend-romario-announces-come-back-58/
Jamaica formally recognizes the state of Palestine - War on Gaza - War on Gaza: Jamaica announced on Wednesday recognition of the State of Palestine ...
english.ahram.org.eg/News/522533.aspx
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/
Gov’t failing in response to school violence — Opposition: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson for Education, Senator Damion Crawford has accused the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/govt-failing-response-school-violence-opposition/
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/
All the things we won’t know in 10 years: We're more likely to see Judith Collins waving at us from space than 12 years of data on child poverty.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/12-04-2024/all-the-things-we-wont-know-in-10-years
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/
Liverpool reach agreement for Arne Slot to become new manager – reports: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/liverpool-reach-agreement-arne-slot-become-new-manager-reports/
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/
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/
3 UWI academics chosen for international programme on breast cancer research: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three academics from The University of the West Indies (The ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/3-uwi-academics-chosen-international-programme-breast-cancer-research/
CAF issues Jamaican dollar bond on international market: The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has issued its first-ever bond denominated ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/caf-issues-jamaican-dollar-bond-international-market/
31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/31-athletes-named-world-athletics-relays-team-set-bahamas/
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/
Father in custody following suspected drowning of 8-y-o in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man has been taken into custody in relation to the suspected drowning of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/father-custody-following-suspected-drowning-8-y-o-st-ann/
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/
Cashier allegedly disappears with $900k slated for bank deposit: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A woman who is accused of making off with $900,000 she received at work ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/cashier-allegedly-disappears-900k-slated-bank-deposit/
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/
Farmer accused of hiding gun in pit latrine: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A 41-year-old farmer was nabbed after he reportedly attempted to conceal an illegal firearm ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/farmer-accused-hiding-gun-pit-latrine/
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/
Kenya military chopper crash kills defence chief, senior officers: NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— Kenya's defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/kenya-military-chopper-crash-kills-defence-chief-senior-officers/
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/
UPDATE: 30 injured in Portmore toll accident: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 30 people, including several students, who were passengers on the yellow Toyota Coaster ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/update-30-injured-portmore-toll-accident/
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/
Haiti gangs ramp up violence, hope to block governing council’s inauguration: PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Haiti’s coalition criminal gangs have decided to ramp ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/haiti-gangs-ramp-violence-hope-block-governing-councils-inauguration/
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/
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/
Two injured in collision on Washington Boulevard: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Two people were rushed to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Washington Boulevard ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/two-injured-collision-washington-boulevard/
TikTok to fight US ban law in courts: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP)— TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/tiktok-fight-us-ban-law-courts/
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.
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/
Scorpions 39-0 at lunch after Red Force enforce follow-on: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica Scorpions were 39 without loss at lunch in their second innings after ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/scorpions-39-0-lunch-red-force-enforce-follow/
Trump enters courtroom for landmark New York criminal trial: NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— Donald Trump took his seat Monday in the New York courtroom ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/trump-enters-courtroom-landmark-new-york-criminal-trial/
Mixed feelings over new duty free threshold: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Lower costs, better access to discounts and a diversified shopping experience are some of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/mixed-feelings-new-duty-free-threshold/
The Queen’s takes ISSA Corporate Area Girls’ Basketball Championship: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Queen’s School won the ISSA Corporate Area High School Girls’ ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/queens-takes-issa-corporate-area-girls-basketball-championship/
‘Extreme’ climate blamed for world’s worst wine harvest in 62 years: PARIS, France (AFP) - World wine production dropped 10 per cent last year ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/extreme-climate-blamed-worlds-worst-wine-harvest-62-years/
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/
Caricom welcomes installation of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council: PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/caricom-welcomes-installation-haitis-transitional-presidential-council/
Forex: J$156.57 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, April 18 ended trading at $156.57 up by 14 cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/forex-j156-57-one-us-dollar/
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/
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