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NOW: President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, and his wife Savita arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston ... Show more #GLNRToday
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind along with his wife Savita are officially in Jamaica in an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties between both ... Show more https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/india-president-in-jamaica-for-four-day-state-visit/
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force await the arrival of India's President Ram Nath Kovind at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston ... Show more #OTeam #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver
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President Kovind's four-day Jamaica visit commences today with rousing welcome from Indian diaspora
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#GirlsinICT: Two women take on male-dominated Electronics Engineering at UWI: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Engineering is a historically male-dominated career ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/girlsinict-two-women-take-male-dominated-electronics-engineering-uwi/
Girl who hid she was bitten by a dog dies of rabies two months later: Jamaica Star Seraspe died of rabies two months after being bitten by a dog in Manilla in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/girl-hid-bitten-a-dog-dies-rabies-two-months-later-20695350/
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/
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 formally recognizes the state of Palestine - War on Gaza - War on Gaza: Jamaica announced on Wednesday recognition of the State of Palestine ...
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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/
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
Edwin Allen, Hydel impressive in 4x400m heats at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — Former winners Edwin Allen High and defending champions Hydel High ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/edwin-allen-hydel-impressive-4x400m-heats-penn-relays/
Portmore JUTC fleet receives 12 new buses: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet serving commuters in Portmore ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/portmore-jutc-fleet-receives-12-new-buses/
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/
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/
Interim DPP to be named Monday: An interim Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to be named by the Public Service Commission on Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/interim-dpp-named-monday/
Policeman injured during robbery attempt in St Andrew: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A police constable is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital for injuries he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/policeman-injured-robbery-attempt-st-andrew/
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/
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/
Boys accuse Jamaican school for troubled teens of rampant abuse, starvation: Former students of Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, along with parents and ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jamaica-school-troubled-teens-abuse-starvation-rcna147605
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/
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/
Captain Matthews leads WI Women to victory over Pakistan: A magnificent 140 not out from captain Hayley Matthews led West Indies women to at 131-run victory over ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/captain-matthews-leads-wi-women-victory-pakistan/
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/
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/
Frontier Airlines cancels new Cleveland to Jamaica route -- just one month after it started
cleveland.com/travel/2024/04/frontier-airlines-cancels-new-cleveland-to-jamaica-route-just-one-month-after-it-started.html
Mbappe’s PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis: Barcelona, Spain (AFP) -- Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/mbappes-psg-punish-10-man-barca-reach-champions-league-semis/
Jamaica to have three men in Paris Olympics discus throw after Stona’s PB: Jamaica will have three representatives in the men’s discus throw at a second ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/14/jamaica-three-men-paris-olympics-discus-throw-stonas-pb/
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/
61-y-o American visitor dies from ‘belly pains’ at St Ann’s Bay Hospital: ST ANN, Jamaica - A 61-year-old American visitor died after complaining of 'belly ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/61-y-o-american-visitor-dies-belly-pains-st-anns-bay-hospital/
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike: German sportswear brand Puma is using this year's Olympic Games and its partnership with sprint ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/puma-hones-focus-speed-olympic-battle-with-adidas-nike-2024-04-10/
Lyles among stars booked for Racers Grand Prix: The 2024 staging of the Racers Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling affair, with a number of the world's biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/lyles-among-stars-booked-racers-grand-prix/
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/
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/
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/
I am a true Ram Bhakt and have never spoken against Lord Ram, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
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The King of Queens? A $5.775 Million Tudor is One of the Borough’s Priciest: The ornate house in would become the priciest home ever sold in the borough if it ...
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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: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Residents draft community transformation plan for Savanna-la-Mar: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Residents and stakeholders of the Savanna-la-Mar communities of Cooke ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/residents-draft-community-transformation-plan-savanna-la-mar/
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/
‘Would they have tolerated it?’ Mallikarjun Kharge reveals why he skipped Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony
financialexpress.com/india-news/mallikarjun-kharge-ram-temple-consecration-caste-discrimination-congress/3462052/
Minor earthquake felt in Mandeville on Wednesday: MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 was felt in Mandeville ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/minor-earthquake-felt-mandeville-wednesday/
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/
Scott-Mottley wants Juliet Holness to withdraw ‘devastating letter’ to former clerk
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/scott-mottley-wants-juliet-holness-withdraw-devastating-letter-former-clerk/
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/
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/
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/
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America: MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the US ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/huge-crowds-await-total-solar-eclipse-north-america/
Three injured in Lawrence Tavern drive-by shooting: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Three men were shot and injured during a drive-by gun attack at Burn Shop district in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/three-injured-lawrence-tavern-drive-shooting/
Hopeton Hibbert, eldest son of Toots Hibbert, has died: Grammy-nominated producer Hopeton Hibbert, the eldest son of reggae legend Toots Hibbert, has died ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/hopeton-hibbert-eldest-son-toots-hibbert-died/
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/
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/
Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semi-finals: DORTMUND, Germany (AFP) -- Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/dortmund-sink-atletico-reach-champions-league-semi-finals/
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/
Jamaican-owned RoadblockRadio aims to fill ‘big void’ in tri-state area: The sale of WVIP 93.5 FM last summer was a body blow to the West Indian community in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/14/jamaican-owned-roadblockradio-aims-fill-big-void-tri-state-area/
New head of St James Police reveals plans to revamp police youth clubs: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Superintendent of Police (SP) Eron Samuels has announced plans to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/new-head-st-james-police-reveals-plans-revamp-police-youth-clubs/
Body believed to be of homeless man found with gunshot wounds in Spanish Town: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – The body of a man was found with gunshot wounds and one of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/body-believed-homeless-man-found-gunshot-wounds-spanish-town/
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/
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/
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/
UPDATE: JUTC driver who was stabbed now in stable condition: ST CATHERINE Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver, who was stabbed this ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/update-jutc-driver-stabbed-now-stable-condition/
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.
‘Lass’ charged with wounding with intent: ST ANN, Jamaica — A man whose alias is “Lass” has been charged by the police after he allegedly used a machete to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/lass-charged-wounding-intent/
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/
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/
Man stabbed to death during alleged dispute in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica - A man was stabbed to death during an alleged confrontation with another at his ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/man-stabbed-death-alleged-dispute-clarendon/
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/
‘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/
Government aims to reduce fish import rate: ST ANN, Jamaica – With Jamaica's fish import rate at 68 per cent, fisheries minister Floyd Green says there is a need ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/government-aims-reduce-fish-import-rate/
Mona High closed for the week after several incidents of violence: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mona High School has been closed for Thursday, April 18 and Friday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/mona-high-closed-week-several-incidents-violence/
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter’s possibly life-sustaining moon: PASADENA, United States (AFP) - US space scientists on Thursday unveiled the interplanetary ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/nasa-unveils-probe-bound-jupiters-possibly-life-sustaining-moon/
Quick Glance: NASA unveils probe for potentially life-sustaining Jupiter moon
- US space scientists revealed the interplanetary Clipper spacecraft destined for one of Jupiter's icy moons in search of extraterrestrial life.
- The Clipper spacecraft is set to launch in October and conduct a detailed study of Jupiter's moon Europa over five years.
- The mission aims to identify conditions that could support life but is not specifically searching for life itself.
- The probe is expected to operate until 2034 before crashing into another body in the Jovian system to conclude the mission.
Reggae legend Mykal Rose, Submatic Sound System and Hollie Cook team-up for ‘Get High’
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/reggae-legend-mykal-rose-submatic-sound-system-hollie-cook-team-get-high/
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/
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/
US Supreme Court weighs ban on homeless people sleeping outside: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether cities ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/us-supreme-court-weighs-ban-homeless-people-sleeping-outside/
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude: TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan's capital was hit by a series of earthquakes overnight into the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/taiwan-hit-numerous-quakes-strongest-reaching-6-3-magnitude/
CDB mum on Dr Gene Leon’s ‘immediate effect’ resignation: BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Tuesday remained mum on the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/cdb-mum-dr-gene-leons-immediate-effect-resignation/
Dominican High Court strikes down buggery laws among consenting adults: ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — High Court judge, Justice Kimberly Cenac-Phulgence Monday ruled ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/dominican-high-court-strikes-buggery-laws-among-consenting-adults/
‘Disgrace’ of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump could not have made his feelings clearer: he would ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/disgrace-trial-trump-strains-new-york-courtroom-leash/
NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — China is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/nasa-chief-warns-chinese-military-presence-space/
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/
Savanna-la-Mar Transport Centre to be relocated: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Danree Delancy says the Savanna-la-Mar Transportation Centre ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/savanna-la-mar-transport-centre-relocated/
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