A man was taken to hospital with what appeared to be serious burns after a fiery crash near the May Pen toll plaza Monday morning.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/watch-man-hospitalised-fiery-crash-near-may-pen-toll-plaza/
Marrying her love for local government is how Kaydian Harty has described her entry into representational politics.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/kaydian-hartys-natural-progression/
Messi fans to get 50% refund for Hong Kong fiasco: HONG KONG, China (AFP)— Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong ...
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Quick Glance: Disappointed Messi Fans Offered 50% Refund Without Legal Action
- Fans can receive 50% of their tickets by May if they forego legal complaints.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the deadline.
- Ticket buyers must agree not to pursue any further legal complaints.
- Messi apologizes and emphasizes no political factors were involved.
Two regional sporting authorities have added their thoughts to the discussion around the importance of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics ... Show more
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Man United won’t sign marquee stars like Bellingham, says Ratcliffe: LONDON, United Kingdom | (AFP)— Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has revealed he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/19/man-united-wont-sign-marquee-stars-like-bellingham-says-ratcliffe/
Biden signs order advancing women’s health research: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order to bolster women's health ...
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Quick Glance: Biden to Sign Decree Advancing Women's Health Research
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign a decree aimed at advancing women's health research by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research.
- The decree aims to address inequalities in medical research between women and men, particularly for illnesses more common in women.
- The decree not only seeks to improve health research but also has political implications, as women are crucial to Biden's reelection efforts.
- The National Institutes of Health are also launching a new initiative around menopause and the treatment of symptoms to identify and close research gaps.
The greatest global showcase of high school track and field begins today!
The ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships 2024 will take place from March ... Show more
Man pleads guilty to murder after killing lover and encasing his body in tub: HONOLULU (AP) — Some two years after his lover’s decomposing body was found encased ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/man-pleads-guilty-murder-killing-lover-encasing-body-tub/
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/
Famine imminent in north Gaza, ‘unprecedented’ crisis: UN: ROME, Italy (AFP)— Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit ...
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Kidnappers have abducted over 100 people in two new attacks in northwest Nigeria weeks after more than 250 school pupils were seized in the same state ...
Forex: J$154.83 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, March 18 ended trading at $154.83 down by seven cents ...
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Ten Hag hopes landmark Liverpool win can be Man Utd turning point: MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)— Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United's thrilling 4-3 FA ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/ten-hag-hopes-landmark-liverpool-win-can-man-utd-turning-point/
With the disappointment of losing last year’s Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Girls’ Championships to first-time winners Hydel ... Show more
Fourteen bodies were found Monday in a suburb of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, after an attack by gang members who have ravaged the country for weeks ...
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/
Former ‘Bad Boy’ John Salley returns as host of Sashi: Former NBA basketball player John Salley, who hosted the Sashi Music Festival 22 years ago ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/former-bad-boy-john-salley-returns-host-sashi/
Shawn Storm’s lawyers deny ‘misinformation campaign’ against DPP following Privy Council ruling
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/shawn-storms-lawyers-deny-misinformation-campaign-dpp-following-privy-council-ruling/
‘Swizzle Mixer’ claims Jamaica top bartender title at expo: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Police Officers' Club in St Andrew came alive Sunday as the Jamaica Union of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/swizzle-mixer-claims-jamaica-top-bartender-title-expo/
Newly re-elected president of Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Michael Ricketts says the “repair work” on the country’s tarnished football image and various ...
Have a finger lickin’ lunchtime and skip the line with EZ-KFC!
Order your favourite KFC meals online at kfcjamaica.com/ and get ready to pick up your order and satisfy ...
The Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) is encouraging individuals to embrace their role as recycling heroes in recognition of Global Recycling Day on Monday ...
Source magazine hails Tifa as ‘superstar queen’, artiste to be honoured at QORIHC Awards
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/source-magazine-hails-tifa-superstar-queen-artiste-honoured-qorihc-awards/
‘Do-Do Man’ charged in shooting of four, one fatally, in Westmoreland: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland man has been charged with the shooting death of a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/man-charged-shooting-four-one-fatally-westmoreland/
A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged last Wednesday with the 2021 murder of a businessman on Trelawny Avenue in Riverton City, Kingston.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/man-charged-2021-murder-riverton-city/
‘Night Nurse’ appreciative ahead of IRAWMA honour: Amy Wachtel was finding her musical feet in 1976, when two of her high school friends took her to see The ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/night-nurse-appreciative-ahead-irawma-honour/
Man City’s Rodri warns best is still to come: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Rodri has warned Manchester City's rivals that the best is yet to come after they ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/man-citys-rodri-warns-best-still-come/
With their sights set on winning this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, Aldington Smith, a member of Jamaica College’s (JC’s) ...
Unicef head says Haiti situation nears chaos of ‘Mad Max’: UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)— The UN children's agency chief offered a dire assessment Sunday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/unicef-head-says-haiti-situation-nears-chaos-mad-max/
US sending flight to evacuate citizens as violence continues in Haiti: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United States (US) government is organising a charter ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/us-sending-flight-evacuate-citizens-violence-continues-haiti/
Quick Glance: Kenya's Role in Ending Haiti Gang Violence
- The international community, including Kenya, must support Haiti in restoring law and order.
- Haiti's history is marked by economic exploitation and natural disasters.
- Kenya has an agreement with the United Nations to assist in combating violent gangs in Haiti.
- Kenya is ready to participate in the multinational security support mission to promote global peace.
Two statements by Privy Council law lords in the much-watched Vybz Kartel appeal have convinced seasoned defence attorney Lloyd McFarlane that Jamaica’s ...
Mounting concern about the number of educators dying suddenly has prompted Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) to commission a study to determine whether there ...
Jamaica’s chief prosecutor Paula Llewellyn, King’s Counsel, has moved to clarify her actions before the decision made by then Supreme Court Justice Lennox ...
Labourer charged with 2023 murder: ST JAMES, Jamaica – The St James police have charged a 24-year-old labourer with murder following the death of a man in Mount ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/labourer-charged-2023-murder/
Trump says he favours abortion ban after certain number of weeks: Former United States (US) President Donald Trump said Sunday he favours a national abortion ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/trump-says-favours-abortion-ban-certain-number-weeks/
‘Mani’ charged with Christmas Day murder: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A 22-year-old man from St Catherine has been charged with murder following the killing of a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/mani-charged-christmas-day-murder/
WATCH: Centenarian Claire Josephine Norris-Darby celebrates 100th birthday with joyous gathering
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/watch-centenarian-claire-josephine-norris-darby-celebrates-100th-birthday-joyous-gathering/
Maxine Foster can’t forget the devastation inflicted on Jamaica by Hurricane Gilbert in September 1988.
Instead of falling victim to the heavy pall of gloom ...
Le Dîner en Blanc Jamaica, the world-renowned pop-up picnic event, kicked off its exclusive launch party on Sunday, March 3, at the BMW Showroom. The event ...
Goolie and Da Silva lead Red Force takedown of Volcanoes: ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Left-hander Jyd Goolie missed out on his third first-class hundred because ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/goolie-da-silva-lead-red-force-takedown-volcanoes/
Gangs loot UNICEF container with aid for newborn babies and mothers: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United Nations (UN) children’s agency said one of its ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/gangs-loot-unicef-container-aid-newborn-babies-mothers/
Ex-pastor brought back to court on fraud charges following 2020 buggery charge: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former pastor, who was brought up on buggery charges back ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/ex-pastor-brought-back-court-fraud-charges-following-2020-buggery-charge/
Fear grips Whitfield Town amid surge in violence: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following a series of fires in Whitfield Town, believed to be the work of arsonists ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/fear-grips-whitfield-town-amid-surge-violence/
Several pensioners across the island have welcomed the increase in benefits to be provided to them in the next fiscal year, starting April 1.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/pensioners-welcome-increased-benefits/
Just 2 days until the highly anticipated 2024 ISSA/GraceKennedy Championships kicks off!🏆🥇🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♀️🏟️ ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships
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Kingston College’s rise to the top of the podium at the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships ...
There are reports of increasing concern from some residents in Portmore, St Catherine, who are uncertain which constituency they will be living in when the ...
Vote to cement Putin’s rule amid Ukraine attacks, Navalny protests: MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia voted Sunday on the final day of an election to extend Vladimir ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/17/vote-cement-putins-rule-amid-ukraine-attacks-navalny-protests/
Just over four years after the first steps were taken to build a new, state-of-the-art, police divisional headquarters in Westmoreland ...
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Businesses ready for April’s total solar eclipse: UNITED STATES (AP) — A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/businesses-ready-aprils-total-solar-eclipse/
Health Minister emphasises importance of adequate rest: KINGSTON, Jamaica - There is a need for adequate rest, as it contributes to the general well-being of an ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/health-minister-emphasises-importance-adequate-rest-20240316-2247-184421/
Wales to swear in first black leader: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Wales is set to appoint its first black leader after Vaughan Gething was announced as the ...
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Quick Glance: Vaughan Gething wins leadership contest to become Wales' first minister - BBC News
- Vaughan Gething is set to be the next first minister of Wales and the first black man to lead the country after winning the Welsh Labour leadership contest.
- In his acceptance speech, Gething praised his predecessor Mark Drakeford and his rival Jeremy Miles.
- The decision on whether Gething or Miles will become the Welsh Labour leader and later the first minister of Wales is imminent.
- Regardless of the winner, history is set to be made in Wales as either Vaughan Gething or Jeremy Miles will make significant milestones.
Meta investigated over illicit drug sales: report: NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US authorities are investigating Meta over its role in the illicit sale of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/meta-investigated-illicit-drug-sales-report/
JCF in a solid position – Major General Anderson: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Outgoing Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, says the Jamaica Constabulary ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/jcf-solid-position-major-general-anderson/
Scorpions battle to 176-6 chasing WI Academy’s 234: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica Scorpions recovered to 176-6 chasing 234 runs for victory against West Indies ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/scorpions-battle-176-6-chasing-wi-academys-234/
Hundreds in Mexico City stretch out for a ‘mass nap’ to commemorate World Sleep Day
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/hundreds-mexico-city-stretch-mass-nap-commemorate-world-sleep-day/
Nine-member NIRA board appointed: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Friday met with the newly-appointed nine-member board of the National ...
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Hundreds of buyer companies and delegates expected at CHTA Travel Marketplace: KINGSTON, Jamaica - More than 150 buyer companies and 1,000 delegates are expected ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/hundreds-buyer-companies-delegates-expected-chta-travel-marketplace/
Five killed in road crashes during week ending March 15 – RSU: Two drivers of private motor cars and two motorcyclists are among the five people who were killed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/five-killed-road-crashes-week-ending-march-15-rsu/
A former policeman was reportedly shot and killed by armed thugs in Salem, St Ann on Friday night.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/ex-police-gunned-st-ann/
Most Jamaicans living pay cheque to pay cheque – Robinson: Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/jamaicans-living-pay-cheque-pay-cheque-robinson/
Review of Cabinet’s role in procurement needed – Minister Clarke: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/review-cabinets-role-procurement-needed-minister-clarke/
French shipping company suspends stopover at ports in Haitian capital: PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The French shipping company, CMA CGM on Saturday announced ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/french-shipping-company-suspends-stopover-ports-haitian-capital/
NYC reaches agreement for ‘Right To Shelter’ for Caribbean migrants: NEW YORK, CMC – The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, on Friday announced that the city ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/16/nyc-reaches-agreement-right-shelter-caribbean-migrants/
A senior official of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is asking residents of the parish to desist from making prank calls to the brigade as it is costing the ...
In recognition of Global Recycling Day on Sunday, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), operators of Caymanas Park ...
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