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Young Jamaica says Golding must remove Vaz as caretaker for Westmoreland Central: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/young-jamaica-says-golding-must-remove-vaz-caretaker-westmoreland-central/
Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/daryl-vaz-mourning-loss-mother-transport-group-sends-condolences/
Robert Morgan resigns as JLP’s PR head: Clarendon North Central Member of Parliament Robert Morgan resigned on Sunday as the ruling Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/robert-morgan-resigns-jlps-pr-head/
JLP Central Exec appoints new leaders: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senators Charles Sinclair, Delroy Williams and Aubyn Hill have been appointed among the cadre of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/jlp-central-exec-appoints-new-leaders/
Third firearm recovered in St Elizabeth over 48-hour period: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth police have recovered another illegal firearm ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/third-firearm-recovered-st-elizabeth-48-hour-period/
Haaland ruled out of Man City’s crucial trip to Brighton: LONDRES, United Kingdom (AFP)— Manchester City's Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/haaland-ruled-man-citys-crucial-trip-brighton/
12 new CNG buses to bolster JUTC fleet: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived on the island on Wednesday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/12-new-cng-buses-bolster-jutc-fleet/
Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/bill-ban-tiktok-us-clears-congress/
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite app’s ‘addictive’ rewards: BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The EU on Monday launched a probe into TikTok's spinoff Lite app and ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/eu-threatens-suspend-tiktok-lite-apps-addictive-rewards/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Shadow minister on water urges gov’t to address drought crisis: KINGSTON, Jamaica - With several parishes across the island currently experiencing severe drought ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/shadow-minister-water-urges-govt-address-drought-crisis/
Teen girl among two detained after gun found in toilet tank: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Two persons, including a teen girl from the Brinkley District in Junction ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/teen-girl-among-two-detained-gun-found-toilet-tank/
Holness pays tribe to Curtis but refuses to withdraw letter of reprimand or apologise
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/holness-pays-tribe-curtis-refuses-withdraw-letter-reprimand-apologise/
Opening statements due at Trump’s trial: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The criminal trial of Donald Trump moves to opening statements Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/opening-statements-due-trumps-trial/
PNP expresses condolences on the passing of former MP Princess Lawes: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed sadness at the passing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/pnp-expresses-condolences-passing-former-mp-princess-lawes/
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies at 83: ROME, Italy (AFP)— Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, whose penchant for python and flamboyant animal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/italian-fashion-designer-roberto-cavalli-dies-83/
Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
Digicel appoints Marcelo Cataldo as group CEO: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel Group today announced Marcelo Cataldo as its new Group Chief Executive Officer ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/digicel-appoints-marcelo-cataldo-group-ceo/
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/
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/
Olympic women’s triple jump champion Rojas is injured and out of Paris Games: CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The reigning Olympic women's triple jump champion ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/olympic-womens-triple-jump-champion-rojas-injured-paris-games/
Nearly 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023: UN-led report: PARIS, France (AFP)— Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/nearly-282-million-people-faced-acute-hunger-2023-un-led-report/
Quick Glance: Over 280 Million People Worldwide Affected by Severe Hunger
- Nearly 282 million individuals across various countries faced acute hunger in 2023, with the war-torn Gaza Strip having the highest number of people experiencing famine.
- The United Nations report revealed that 24 million more people were dealing with acute food shortages compared to 2022, primarily due to a significant decline in food security, especially in Gaza and Sudan.
- Of those on the brink of famine - 577,000 individuals - over 80% were located in Gaza, while numerous others in nations like South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali were also enduring extreme hunger.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the report as 'a reckoning of human failure' and emphasized the need for an urgent response to address the root causes of acute hunger and malnutrition, as well as overhaul food supply systems.
Recycling Partners hits $253m in plastic bottle payout: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) hit a new record of $253 million in payout for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/recycling-partners-hits-253m-plastic-bottle-payout/
Gaza health system ‘completely obliterated’ — UN expert: GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Israel's war in Gaza has from the start been a "war on the right to health" ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/gaza-health-system-completely-obliterated-un-expert/
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/
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could move from river to stadium if security threat
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/macron-says-olympic-opening-ceremony-move-river-stadium-security-threat/
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Vaz calls for witnesses to come forward in JUTC driver stabbing incident: KINGSTON, Jamaica —Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is urging witnesses to step forward ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/vaz-calls-witnesses-come-forward-jutc-driver-stabbing-incident/
WHO approves simpler cholera vaccine: GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Oganization (WHO) announced Friday it had approved a new ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/approves-simpler-cholera-vaccine/
What Does 'Bob Marley: One Love' Get Right About the Reggae Legend: Bob Marley: One Love presents an accurate portrayal of the reggae legend’s ...
collider.com/bob-marley-one-love-accuracy/
Gov’t MPs walk out on Golding after criticism of Juliet Holness’ Speaker appointment
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/govt-mps-walk-golding-criticism-juliet-holness-speaker-appointment/
Jamaicans have signalled that they want a change of Government, says Golding: KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Jamaicans have signalled to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/jamaicans-signalled-want-change-government-says-golding/
Young Jamaica appalled at Golding’s criticism of Juliet Holness’ appointment as Speaker of the House
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/20/young-jamaica-appalled-goldings-criticism-juliet-holness-appointment-speaker-house/
$2.5-b for cleaning gullies, drains and roadways: KINGSTON, Jamaica - A sum of $2.5 billion has been earmarked for the cleaning of major gullies ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/2-5-b-cleaning-gullies-drains-roadways/
Bob Marley will be named National Hero by future PNP administration, says Golding
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/bob-marley-will-named-national-hero-future-pnp-administration-says-golding/
Section of South Coast Highway to be named in honour of national hero Paul Bogle, says Holness
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/section-south-coast-highway-named-honour-national-hero-paul-bogle-says-holness/
Future PNP Gov’t to eliminate abusive workplace contracts – Golding: KINGSTON, Jamaica - A future People’s National Party (PNP) Government will enact ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/20/future-pnp-govt-eliminate-abusive-workplace-contracts-golding/
‘It can’t even buy a bucket of KFC’ says Golding of extra income from increased tax threshold
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/cant-even-buy-bucket-kfc-says-golding-extra-income-increased-tax-threshold/
‘I remain a committed member of the JLP’ – Ennis rubbishes claims he has left the party
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/remain-committed-member-jlp-ennis-rubbishes-claims-left-party/
10 killed in road crashes during week ending March 22, says RSU: Ten people, including a six year-old boy and two women, were killed in motor vehicle crashes ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/24/10-killed-road-crashes-week-ending-march-22-says-rsu/
PNP extends condolences on passing of distinguished Caribbean legal minds: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP), is extending condolences to the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/31/pnp-extends-condolences-on-passing-of-distinguished-caribbean-legal-minds/
Brianna Lyston runs personal best in 60m win at NCAA indoors: BOSTON, USA— Brianna Lyston of Louisiana State University (LSU) won the women’s 60m title on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/brianna-lyston-runs-personal-best-60m-win-ncaa-indoors/
JLP’s Dawnette Foster wins Cornwall Mountain division in Westmoreland following magisterial recount
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/07/jlps-dawnette-foster-wins-cornwall-mountain-division-westmoreland-following-magisterial-recount/
Survey shows 99% of population have access to improved source of drinking water: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022: ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/survey-shows-99-population-access-improved-source-drinking-water/
JLP registers clean sweep in two St Ann constituencies to retain control of municipal corporation
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/28/jlp-registers-clean-sweep-two-st-ann-constituencies-retain-control-municipal-corporation/
PNP’s Bascoe resigns as MP candidate after ‘malicious’ allegation: Errol Bascoe has resigned as the People’s National Party (PNP) provisional candidate for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/pnps-bascoe-resigns-mp-candidate-allegation/
G2K demands Errol Bascoe resign as principal of Tacky High: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Generation 2000 (G2K), the youth arm of the Jamaica Labour Party ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/g2k-demands-errol-bascoe-resign-principal-tacky-high/
PNP’s Fitzroy Wilson elected mayor of Port Maria: ST MARY, Jamaica — Getting five out of six votes, councillor-elect for the Boscobel Division in St Mary Western ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/pnps-fitzroy-wilson-elected-mayor-port-maria/
Ventiva shows off tech to keep chips and devices cool: Often, just a little bit of usage pushes our phones into cool-down mode, dimming the screen and slowing ...
techspot.com/news/102224-ventiva-shows-off-tech-keep-chips-devices-cool.html
It’s now JLP seven, PNP six as ECJ contradicts EOJ: In a major embarrassment for Jamaica’s electoral authorities, the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/02/now-jlp-seven-pnp-six-ecj-contradicts-eoj/
Four-day streetside exhibition in east Kingston to honour the late Bishop Carmen Stewart
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/07/four-day-streetside-exhibition-east-kingston-honour-late-bishop-carmen-stewart/
Andrew Swaby is the new Mayor of Kingston: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Andrew Swaby is the new mayor of Kingston. Swaby ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/andrew-swaby-new-mayor-kingston/
Coconut grower encourages young Jamaicans to join the sector: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Young farmers and youth interested in a career in farming are being encouraged ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/07/coconut-grower-encourages-young-jamaicans-join-sector/
Councillor-elect Ennis walks away from JLP, breaks deadlock for KSAMC: Winston Ennis, the former deputy mayor of Kingston, says he’s leaving the Jamaica Labour ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/05/councillor-winston-ennis-walks-away-jlp-breaks-deadlock-ksamc/
Will Brogad ‘run wid it’?: Will Brogad ‘run wid it’?
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/08/will-brogad-run-wid/
After 12 years of positive impact, principal Dr Ankle leaves Jonathan Grant High: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica- The date, February 29, 2024 will forever live in infamy ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/01/12-years-positive-impact-principal-dr-ankle-leaves-jonathan-grant-high/
Seven shot, three fatally, at Westmoreland bar: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Seven persons were shot, three fatally, at a bar in Frome in Westmoreland on Wednesday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/28/seven-shot-three-fatally-westmoreland-bar/
Paris caters for Olympic romance with 220,000 free condoms: PARIS, France (AFP)— Organisers of the Paris Olympics are to distribute 220,000 condoms to athletes ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/20/paris-caters-olympic-romance-220000-free-condoms/
Quick Glance: Paris 2024 Olympics: Intimacy Ban Lifted, Extensive Condom Stock in Olympic Village
- Authorities have made the decision to lift the intimacy ban for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and equip the Olympic Village with a substantial supply of condoms, as revealed by Olympic Village's director, Laurent Michaud, in an interview with Sky News.
- In the recent Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, regulations concerning intimacy were enforced.
- Stringent measures were taken to prevent the spread of the virus, with athletes being instructed to minimize their physical contact and maintain an appropriate distance from each other.
- Since the Seoul Olympics in 1988, it has become customary to provide condoms at the Games to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Cop testifies that cabbie on drug trial claims he was tricked: ST JAMES, Jamaica — A police witness testified in the St James Parish Court on Thursday that a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/cop-testifies-cabbie-drug-trial-claims-tricked/
PNP elated at taking control of St Mary: ST MARY, Jamaica — After two days of tense waiting, the Electoral Office of Jamaica on Wednesday declared that the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/29/pnp-elated-taking-control-st-mary/
Shericka Jackson nominated for 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica’s Sports Woman of 2023, Shericka Jackson ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/26/shericka-jackson-nominated-2024-laureus-world-sportswoman-year/
Ackeem Blake wins 60m bronze, breaks seven-year men’s sprint medal drought: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Ackeem Blake took the bronze medal in the men’s 60m final ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/01/ackeem-blake-wins-60m-bronze-breaks-seven-year-mens-sprint-medal-drought/
Cold front expected to impact Jamaica by Monday: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica is expected to be impacted by a cold front that should move into the vicinity of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/24/cold-front-expected-impact-jamaica-monday/
WATCH: ‘I don’t feel safe’: WESTMORELAND Jamaica - Following the recent killing of a member of her campaign team, councillor-elect for the Savanna-la-Mar ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/03/watch-dont-feel-safe/
Sashi Energy ready to unfold on May 24: Music fans are eagerly anticipating this year's Sashi Music Experience festival which will feature a dancehall night ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/22/sashi-energy-ready-unfold-may-24/
Lost in Time? Police pull the plug on Protoje concert: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The second staging of Protoje’s Lost in Time concert ended abruptly Sunday morning as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/25/lost-time-police-pull-plug-protoje-concert/
JLP the only party that has managed economy well since Independence, says Holness
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/24/jlp-party-managed-economy-well-since-independence-says-holness/
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/
15-y-o among four arrested for setting fire to SDA church in St Ann: A 15-year-old boy is among four males arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Exchange ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/29/15-y-o-among-four-arrested-setting-fire-sda-church-st-ann/
JLP seat win in Chester Castle rescinded following recount: HANOVER, Jamaica - The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leadership in Hanover Eastern is currently looking ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/28/jlp-seat-win-chester-castle-rescinded-following-recount/
JLP prize winners read in Alsfeld: Alsfeld (pm). Instead of lessons, literature - That's what it was in the timetable before the holidays, twice over ...
oberhessische-zeitung.de/vogelsbergkreis/alsfeld/jlp-preistraeger-lesen-in-alsfeld-92991192.html
Richard Vernon is MoBay’s youngest ever mayor: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Richard Vernon, councillor for the Montego Bay South Division has been elected mayor of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/07/richard-vernon-mobays-youngest-ever-mayor/
Apology not accepted — Information Minister Nesta Morgan sued for alleged defamation
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/apology-not-accepted-information-minister-nesta-morgan-sued-alleged-defamation/
Movement of Jah people: My wife, Deonn, and I secured our seats to the popular Bob Marley movie on the day before arriving at the packed Speciality Cinema last ...
royalgazette.com/opinion-writer/opinion/article/20240307/movement-of-jah-people/
Final count complete for all electoral divisions: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The final count of ballots in all electoral divisions for the Local Government Election was ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/01/final-count-complete-electoral-divisions/
Economist supports increasing income tax threshold to restore purchasing power: KINGSTON Jamaica— Economist Dr Damien King has expressed his support for an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/09/economist-supports-increasing-income-tax-threshold-restore-purchasing-power/
15-y-o dies after falling from PNP motorcade bus in Portmore: Tragedy struck in Portmore, St Catherine Sunday afternoon when a 15-year-old boy died after falling ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/18/15-y-o-dies-falling-pnp-motorcade-bus-portmore/
‘We forgave each other’: Pashon Minott pays moving tribute to former flame Peter Morgan
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/26/forgave-pashon-minott-pays-moving-tribute-former-flame-peter-morgan/
WATCH: Magisterial recount for Cornwall Mountain Division in Westmoreland underway
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/watch-magisterial-recount-cornwall-mountain-division-westmoreland-underway/
Trump hails Super Tuesday wins as Haley to drop out: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump marched towards a White House rematch with President Joe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/06/trump-hails-super-tuesday-wins-haley-drop/
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley's Supporters' Impact on Election Outcome
- Nikki Haley ends failed White House bid with warning to Donald Trump.
- Haley's voters have significant influence on the election.
- Experts identify different categories within Haley's voter base.
- Undecided voters could play a crucial role in determining the election outcome.
Driver shot dead in Linstead: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - A man was shot dead along the New Works main road in Linstead, St Catherine on Monday morning ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/26/driver-shot-dead-linstead/
WATCH: Fire at Petrojam, no injuries reported: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Firefighters are conducting cooling down operations at the Petrojam oil refinery on Spanish ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/05/watch-fire-petrojam-no-injuries-reported/
‘Ganja Baby’ charged for illegal firearm in St Elizabeth: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica - A man who police spotted with an illegal firearm in Middle Quarters ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/27/ganja-baby-charged-illegal-firearm-st-elizabeth/
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