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Power restored following outage - JPS
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JLP mourns passing of former Denham Town councillor Lorna Leslie
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Police probing robbery at Bodles Research Station in St Catherine
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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.
His latest single, Shine, on Monday, moved from #9 to #6 on the USA iTunes Reggae Chart. “To have my own music
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As market risks heighten in the global landscape, Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM) has placed greater emphasis on governance and diversification to weather what is turning out to be an unprecedented year.
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Two killed, two injured in Waterford gun attack
Jamaica Observer
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has launched one of its largest recruitment exercises in recent years, advertising more than 30 positions as it moves to strengthen its operations under an expanded mandate granted by the Road Traffic Act.
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Traditional performance reviews failing employees and organisations, experts warn at MSBM Seminar
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Holness urge homeowner to build with their means
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Holness urge homeowner to build within their means
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Holness urge homeowners to build within their means
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Wright blasts chronic underfunding of schools as he passes JAPSS baton
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Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.
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World Athletics Indoor women’s long jump finalist Nia Robinson says she is pleased with her third-place finish on her Wanda Diamond League (DL) debut at Sunday’s Bauhaus-Galan at Olympiastadion in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Jamaican, who only knew she was going to be competing in
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Minister of Water Matthew Samuda has scoffed at the claim by Opposition spokesperson on water Ian Hayles that the Government has failed to embrace solar technology to ensure continuity of the National Water Commission (NWC) when the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) fails.
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Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused Sheridan Gordon got underway on Monday.
Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhoden; and Gordon, are on trial in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston for the 2017 murder of Cleveland Smith in Ackee Walk, St Andrew. The deceased
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Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a ruling by a United States federal district court judge that struck down President Donald Trump’s “unlawful” immigration restrictions.
Two scholars examining Jamaica’s Obeah Law from different perspectives have agreed that the legislation is fundamentally flawed and lacks a clear definition of the practice it seeks to criminalise.
Speaking at a public forum on The Jamaican Obeah Law in Practice last Friday,
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday rejected Apple's blame for the delayed rollout of its AI-enhanced voice assistant, saying it was up to the United States (US) giant to make products that follow the rules.
The Government of Jamaica will accord an official funeral to former Cabinet minister and prominent attorney, Hugh Hart, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to public service, the legal profession, and Jamaica’s economic development at large.
Guyana's Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says the country is moving towards strengthening cooperation with the Dominican Republic as they plan to develop large-scale mango and avocado production.
Principal of William Knibb Memorial High School Linvern Wright has criticised the Government’s handling of HEART/NSTA Trust describing it as a “fat calf” producing little for the country, while Jamaica struggles to find enough builders and skilled tradesmen despite years of
Few newspapers can be as conscious as we in this space are about the damage often done by people who use social media, either out of ignorance or sheer malice and spite to spread misinformation.
We are referring specifically to the long campaign of lies and deception about
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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.
A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, effective immediately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica,
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A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, effective immediately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
United States (US) President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight security at the storied New York venue.
Cuba's president said in an interview published Monday that the United States was considering three possible scenarios for its pressure campaign against the communist-led island.
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) could secure more than $40 million in FIFA funding to drive the expansion and execution of key women’s football programmes islandwide.
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The coaching staff has made five changes to the starting team for the Jamaican national senior women’s team that will face Panama in the second of the two international friendlies at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Tuesday.
Jamaica had won Friday’s first game 1-0,
The coaching staff has made five changes to the starting team for the Jamaican national senior women’s team that will face Panama in the second of the two international friendlies at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Tuesday.
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as US attorney general on a permanent basis, setting up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate.
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced its own filing, as both companies look to raise the massive sums needed to expand.
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 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 for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another chart victory.
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.
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 world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.
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.
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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 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 to immediately lift tough sanctions imposed on Cuba this year, warning they were causing widespread suffering and endangering lives.
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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 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.
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![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.
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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.
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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.
Jamalco has reinforced its commitment to education with the donation of over $2 million worth of tools and equipment to enhance the Woodwork and Electrical Laboratories at Porus High School.
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.
The United States (US) State Department announced Monday that it will restrict visa access for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members following the death of a detained Indigenous leader.
Few people would have predicted that a young woman studying accounting at university would one day find herself helping to shape marketing strategies for some of the world’s most recognised brands.
Yet for Netania Mundell, the path from balance sheets to brand storytelling was
Hundreds of mourners flocked to the Majorie Meyer Hall at the Shortwood Teachers College on Saturday to bid farewell to radio personality Daniel 'DT' Thompson of the RJR Gleaner Group of Companies.
Trinidad police say a 26-year-old man is assisting their investigations following the death of 12-year-old Mercedez Layne, whose body was discovered on Sunday, in Erin, a coastal village located along the southwestern peninsula in the country .
Chairman of the Word Power Ministry Board, Pastor Dr Donville Bell, is calling for the government to provide state funding for faith-based social outreach and greater inclusion of churches engaged in disaster response efforts across Jamaica.
The Bahamas government is urging citizens to avoid “all non-essential” travel to Cuba, saying the country continues to experience challenges affecting electricity supply, fuel availability, transportation, and access to basic goods and services.
