Collector
Giriş Yap
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday. | Collector
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.
Jamaica Observer

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Go to News Site
Google Play Google Play App Store App Store
Dear Editor, Route taxis and Coaster buses remain
Jamaica Observer
Dear Editor, Route taxis and Coaster buses remain Jamaica’s most widely used means of transportation. They go where Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses do not, offering, in my opinion, a faster and more reliable service.
 Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurren
Jamaica Observer
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy, has applied for a pardon from United States (US) President Donald Trump.
 In partnership with Scotiabank Jamaica, the Nation
Jamaica Observer
In partnership with Scotiabank Jamaica, the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) has announced the opening of a new exhibition, Of Wood and Water: The Scotiabank Collection, to take place next Sunday, June 14.
 Every question answered. Every reason to come home
Jamaica Observer
Every question answered. Every reason to come home. Wondering how to attend? Where to stay? What to expect? We have everything you need to plan your journey to Montego Bay this June — visit (link in bio) and let nothing stand between you and being
 The World Cup final on July 19 will be broadcast i
Jamaica Observer
The World Cup final on July 19 will be broadcast in Central Park for about 50,000 people, the mayor of New York and the state governor announced Monday. [:CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP]
 Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual
Jamaica Observer
Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to change during a meeting in Madrid, the Vatican said.
Jamaica Observer
The St Elizabeth police have listed several wanted persons a
Jamaica Observer
The St Elizabeth police have listed several wanted persons and persons of interest who they believe can assist with ongoing investigations into several incidents in the parish.
 For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about story
Jamaica Observer
For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better, the country reggae crooner is telling perhaps his most personal story yet.
 Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom fo
Jamaica Observer
Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another chart victory.
 Police say they have arrested two suspects, including a Cuba
Jamaica Observer
Police say they have arrested two suspects, including a Cuban, who allegedly brought a woman to Suriname under false pretences and subsequently forced her into prostitution before she was able to escape.
 Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the
Jamaica Observer
Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths.
 The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 8, ended tradi
Jamaica Observer
The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 8, ended trading at $158.51, up 41 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.
 Police are reporting that 16 people were detained for questi
Jamaica Observer
Police are reporting that 16 people were detained for questioning on Monday, and a firearm was seized during an operation in Santa Cruz and its environs.
 Neymar is "recovering well" from the calf injury that has ma
Jamaica Observer
Neymar is "recovering well" from the calf injury that has made him a doubt for the start of Brazil's World Cup campaign, the team said in a statement on Monday.
 Residents of Jones Town in Kingston have expressed outrage o
Jamaica Observer
Residents of Jones Town in Kingston have expressed outrage over the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man by police during an operation in the community last Tuesday, prompting protests and road blockages in the area.
 The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres w
Jamaica Observer
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Haiti next Tuesday for a solidarity visit, UN Deputy Spokesman, Farhan Haq, announced Monday.
 A United States (US) federal judge on Monday blocked Preside
Jamaica Observer
A United States (US) federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic-ruled states that the move
 A strong earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on
Jamaica Observer
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, with AFP journalists in Havana reporting 20 seconds of shaking that forced Cubans out of buildings and into the streets.
 New York-based reggae artiste Brooky Danger is encouraging l
Jamaica Observer
New York-based reggae artiste Brooky Danger is encouraging listeners to remain hopeful and motivated despite the challenges of modern life with his uplifting new single, Joy Within My Soul.
 A United States (US) federal judge on Monday blocked Preside
Jamaica Observer
A United States (US) federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers.
 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could
Jamaica Observer
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.
 37-year-old Brazilian woman has been charged after allegedly
Jamaica Observer
37-year-old Brazilian woman has been charged after allegedly posing as a 12-year-old girl in an attempt to be adopted by a family.
 Turn up the flavour this summer with the Jamaica Observer's
Jamaica Observer
Turn up the flavour this summer with the Jamaica Observer's Summer Cookbook ☀️ From refreshing drinks to grilling favourites and authentic Jamaican recipes, this cookbook is packed with everything you need for the season. ✨ Grab a copy of the Jamaica Observer on Thursday,
 Water Minister Matthew Samuda says full restoration can be e
Jamaica Observer
Water Minister Matthew Samuda says full restoration can be expected by Tuesday for the 2,000 National Water Commission (NWC) customers still without service following Friday’s island-wide blackout.
 A 37-year-old Brazilian woman has been charged after alleged
Jamaica Observer
A 37-year-old Brazilian woman has been charged after allegedly posing as a 12-year-old girl in an attempt to be adopted by a family.
 The United Nations rights chief on Monday urged Washington t
Jamaica Observer
The United Nations rights chief on Monday urged Washington to immediately lift tough sanctions imposed on Cuba this year, warning they were causing widespread suffering and endangering lives.