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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/
Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea: President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion his uncle may have been eaten by ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/world/biden-cannibalism-papua-new-guinea-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
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.
Mac-11 gun, police vest found at abandoned building on Friendship Lane: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A Mac-11 submachine gun was found during a special operation in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/mac-11-gun-police-vest-found-abandoned-building-friendship-lane/
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/
Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two
reuters.com/world/us/biden-says-uncle-shot-down-over-area-populated-by-cannibals-world-war-two-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: Biden's Cannibal Story Causes Confusion in Papua New Guinea
- Joe Biden's claim that his uncle was eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has sparked confusion and criticism in the country.
- Official war records state that Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, with no mention of cannibalism or the plane being shot down.
- Analysts in Papua New Guinea consider Biden's comments unsubstantiated and poorly judged, especially as the US aims to strengthen ties with the country and counter Chinese influence in the region.
- Some residents were simply baffled by the remarks, while others found them unhelpful and damaging to Papua New Guinea's reputation, particularly after Biden cancelled a planned trip to the country last year.
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/
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/
White House admits Biden uncle wasn't eaten by cannibals, died in Pacific Ocean crash
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/white-house-admits-biden-uncle-wasnt-eaten-by-cannibals-died-in-pacific-ocean-crash/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
$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/
Woman wheels corpse into bank for loan: A Brazilian woman has been arrested after brazenly wheeling the fresh corpse of her uncle into a bank branch where she ...
news.com.au/finance/business/banking/shocking-new-footage-of-woman-wheeling-dead-uncle-into-bank-to-take-out-loan/news-story/b8a67ab80fdaa222a1e69c62fdfe6534
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Biden chokes up while talking about Beau and Trump's remarks on service members: “That man doesn’t deserve to have been the commander in chief for my son ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-chokes-talking-beau-trumps-remarks-service-members-rcna148274
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/
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/
Mary Trump taunts uncle for sleeping in court rumors: ‘Worried narcolepsy runs in the family’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4608427-mary-trump-taunts-uncle-for-sleeping-in-court/
Two charged after theft of poker boxes from St Elizabeth bar: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A tattoo artiste and taxi operator have been charged with shop breaking ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/two-charged-theft-poker-boxes-st-elizabeth-bar/
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/
Two Cuban women gone missing: ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two Cuban women who reside in Montego Bay, St James have gone missing weeks apart. Leyna Maria Portuondo Planas ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/two-cuban-women-gone-missing/
New York doctor dies after falling from moving trailer during trip to see eclipse
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/new-york-doctor-dies-falling-moving-trailer-trip-see-eclipse/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
INDECOM probes fatal shooting of man by cops in St Elizabeth: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A man was shot dead and another detained following an alleged shootout with ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/indecom-probes-fatal-shooting-man-cops-st-elizabeth/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Colombian designer jailed 18 months over reptile handbags: MIAMI, United States (AFP) — A celebrity fashion designer was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/colombian-designer-jailed-18-months-reptile-handbags/
Quick Glance: Fashion Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling
- Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez sentenced to 18 months in prison after smuggling crocodile handbags from Colombia.
- Gonzalez, once an aspiring designer, led a smuggling operation that violated US wildlife laws.
- Despite efforts to bypass immigration regulations, Gonzalez was convicted and faces incarceration.
- Her wealth and lavish lifestyle contrasted with the couriers she recruited, leading to a court ruling.
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/
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/
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/
No more trishaw rides in Singapore after last licensed operator ceased tours mid-2023
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/no-trishaw-uncle-singapore-stb-albert-mall-tourism-4252911
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.
‘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/
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/
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/
Broadway review: In Steve Carell’s ‘Uncle Vanya,’ Chekhov’s gun fires blanks: "The Office" star Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in "Uncle Vanya ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/24/uncle-vanya-review-steve-carell/73412565007/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
"Uncle, you have to sign": Dead man in a wheelchair: Macabre bank fraudster exposed
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Toter-im-Rollstuhl-Makabre-Bank-Betruegerin-fliegt-auf-article24883690.html
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/
Hanover biker killed, pillion injured in gun attack: HANOVER, Jamaica – A biker was shot and killed and a 13-year-old boy shot and injured by unknown assailants ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/hanover-biker-killed-pillion-injured-gun-attack/
Höcke in the TV duel: The performance is not convincing: CDU man Mario Voigt's calculation has surprisingly worked out
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Was Biden's uncle eaten by cannibals near New Guinea in World War II? Here's what the president said.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/joe-biden-uncle-cannibals-world-war-ii/73371324007/
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/
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/
Businessman among two charged following firearm seizure in St James: ST JAMES, Jamaica - A businessman was one of two people charged following the seizure of an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/businessman-among-two-charged-following-firearm-seizure-st-james/
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/
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/
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/
Curfew imposed in sections of St Elizabeth, Hanover: A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Vineyard community in St Elizabeth as well as sections ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/curfew-imposed-sections-st-elizabeth-hanover/
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