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Baseball legend Rickey Henderson, career stolen base leader, dead at 65
Published: December 21, 2024 23:49
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's career stolen base leader, has died at age 65, according to multiple reports on Saturday.TMZ reported Henderson passed away Friday near Oakland after being briefly hospitalised…
Woman charged with boyfriend’s murder
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/woman-charged-boyfriends-murder/
Published: December 21, 2024 22:12
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A 27-year-old Westmoreland woman has reportedly confessed to the murder of her 50 year old boyfriend. Dead is Vernon McIntosh of Savanna-la-mar in the parish. Facing a murder charge is Donieka Segree of Morass, Hertford District.…
Police seize high-powered weapon
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/police-seize-high-powered-weapon/
Published: December 21, 2024 22:04
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Kingston East Police seized one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing twenty-three rounds of ammunition in the Rockfort area on Saturday.Reports from the Rockfort Police are that at about 6:50 am, a team of lawmen was in the area…
‘Mango man’ charged with murder
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/mango-man-charged-murder/
Published: December 21, 2024 21:49
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A painter has been charged with murder following a July 4 shooting in Greenwich Town, Kingston.Mark Ferron, 30, otherwise called ‘Wayne’ or ‘Mango Man,’ of Tavern Drive, Kingston, has been charged with murder, possession of prohibited…
Suspect in deadly Christmas market attack railed against Islam and Germany
Published: December 21, 2024 20:46
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AFP) - The Saudi suspect in Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy, officials said Saturday.Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the…
Jesus double lifts Christmas spirits for five-star Arsenal
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/jesus-double-lifts-christmas-spirits-five-star-arsenal/
Published: December 21, 2024 20:02
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Gabriel Jesus took his goal tally against Crystal Palace to five in four days as Arsenal hammered their London rivals 5-1 at Selhurst Park on Saturday to reclaim third spot in the Premier League.Palace will be sick of the…
Haiti declares one-month state of emergency
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/haiti-declares-one-month-state-emergency/
Published: December 21, 2024 19:45
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC)— The Haitian government has declared a one-month state of emergency, effective Sunday, running until January 21, 2024, in response to escalating gang violence and widespread insecurity.Approved by the Council of Ministers, the…
ICE nabs fugitive wanted for murder in Jamaica
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/ice-nabs-fugitive-wanted-murder-jamaica/
Published: December 21, 2024 19:37
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents have arrested a Jamaican fugitive in Philadelphia who is wanted for murder in Jamaica.Twenty-three-year-old Jeovann Anthony Forde was arrested…
NBA fines Celtics coach Mazzulla and Nets center Claxton
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/nba-fines-celtics-coach-mazzulla-nets-center-claxton/
Published: December 21, 2024 19:29
New York, United States (AFP) - Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was fined $35,000 and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for league rule violations at Thursday contests.Mazzulla was fined for "aggressively…
Struggling Southampton appoint Juric as new manager
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/struggling-southampton-appoint-juric-new-manager/
Published: December 21, 2024 18:35
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month contract.The former Roma and Torino boss replaces the sacked Russell Martin, with the south coast club bottom of…
WATCH: Two indigent homes handed over in Jones Town
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/watch-two-indigent-homes-handed-jones-town/
Published: December 21, 2024 18:27
Two families in Jones Town, Kingston received early Christmas gifts earlier this week in the form of homes courtesy of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme.Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie handed…
Spanish La Liga results
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/spanish-la-liga-results/
Published: December 21, 2024 17:52
Madrid, Spain (AFP) - In the Spanish La Liga on Saturday Mallorca secured a 1-0 win over Getafe thanks to a 53rd minute penalty by Cyle Larin. Celta Vigo got a 2-0 win on Real Sociedad when Pablo Duran scored twice in the 40th and 46th minutes.Coming up…
Villa heap pain on slumping Man City as Forest soar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/villa-heap-pain-slumping-man-city-forest-soar/
Published: December 21, 2024 17:29
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Crisis-hit Manchester City slumped to an unthinkable ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa on Saturday as Nottingham Forest stormed Brentford's fortress to climb to third in the Premier League table.Alexander Isak scored…
JCF cracks down on officer dress code and grooming standards
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/jcf-cracks-officer-dress-code-grooming-standards/
Published: December 21, 2024 17:25
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reinforcing its dress code policy, which outlines approved attire for officers, prohibits excessive jewellery, and bans certain hairstyles and hair colours.Observer Online understands that area,…
At least 32 die in bus accident in southeastern Brazil
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/least-32-die-bus-accident-southeastern-brazil/
Published: December 21, 2024 16:57
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) - At least thirty two people were killed in a bus crash in southeastern Brazil on Saturday, officials said, adding that the death toll could still rise.The accident in Minas Gerais state involving a bus that was traveling from Sao…
TikToker ’41 Busshead’ shot and killed in Montego Bay
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/tiktoker-41-busshead-shot-killed-montego-bay/
Published: December 21, 2024 15:43
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James police are investigating the death of a social media personality who was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Friday night in Montego Bay.Twenty-three-year-old Marlon Samuels, also known as "41 Busshead," of a Rose…
Murder accused acquitted after 12 years in custody
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/murder-accused-acquitted-12-years-custody/
Published: December 21, 2024 15:25
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After spending 12 years in custody awaiting trial, a jury took less than an hour to return a unanimous verdict of not guilty for murder accused Allando Thompson.Thompson’s trial concluded on Friday in the Supreme Court. He was charged…
Motorcyclist dies in Manchester crash
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/21/motorcyclist-dies-manchester-crash/
Published: December 21, 2024 14:44
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in a crash on St Toolies Road in Manchester early Saturday morning.The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Kevin Douglas, otherwise called ‘Gully,’ a construction worker of Scott…
US approves first drug treatment for sleep apnea
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/us-approves-first-drug-treatment-sleep-apnea/
Published: December 21, 2024 01:40
Washington, United States (AFP) - US regulators on Friday approved the first drug treatment for sleep apnea, permitting the use of a weight-loss medication for the condition that affects millions of Americans."This is a major step forward for patients with…
‘Let’s get to work!’
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/lets-get-work/
Published: December 21, 2024 00:37
MIAMI, Florida – Prime Minister of Grenada and current chairman of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), Dickon Mitchell has declared that it is action time for the leaders of the Caribbean political and economic grouping to fully embrace and implement the…
Beenie Man set to thrill at Hitz of Yesteryear at Pier One
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/beenie-man-set-thrill-hitz-yesteryear-pier-one/
Published: December 21, 2024 00:24
ST JAMES, Jamaica- Dancehall icon Beenie Man is set to perform at Hitz of Yesteryear, setting a highpoint for the series that culminates Saturday at Pier One in Montego Bay.The series had two previous stagings earlier this year at the same venue.According…
US House passes bill to avert shutdown, Senate vote to follow
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/us-house-passes-bill-avert-shutdown-senate-vote-follow/
Published: December 20, 2024 23:50
Washington, United States (AFP) – The US House of Representatives voted Friday to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March.Lawmakers sent a…
It was a merry FITMAS 2024
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/merry-fitmas-2024/
Published: December 20, 2024 23:19
TrainFit Club hosted its annual FITMAS on Sunday, bringing to the event this year some new intimate experiences.The event featured a hike/ nature trail, yoga session and picnic by the river and newly-introduced massages by HEART NSTA Trust Salon 10,…
Tiger in family golf event but has ‘long way’ before PGA return
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/tiger-family-golf-event-long-way-pga-return/
Published: December 20, 2024 22:54
Miami, United States (AFP) – Tiger Woods will play alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie in this week's PNC Championship, but the 15-time major winner said Friday his PGA Tour return remains distant.The 36-hole parent-child tournament at Ritz-Carlton Golf…
Prime Minister directs NWA to continue REACH programme through Christmas season
Published: December 20, 2024 22:34
Kingston, Jamaica — Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has directed the National Works Agency (NWA) to ensure that the REACH Emergency Road Patching Programme continues throughout the Christmas season. This directive underscores the government’s commitment to…
In pictures: Woodford Reserve runs 2024 Mouttet Mile
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/pictures-woodford-reserve-runs-2024-mouttet-mile/
Published: December 20, 2024 22:24
Caymanas Park earlier this month delivered a show-stopping spectacle with the third staging of the Mouttet Mile. At the heart of the horseracing event was Woodford Reserve, which not only served as the drink of choice but solidified its position as the…
Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, wife resolve business dispute
Published: December 20, 2024 21:58
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AFP) - Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee on Friday announced he had reached a legal deal with his soon-to-be ex-wife to retake control of his companies, after accusing her of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from him.The legal…
Forex: J$156.83 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/forex-j156-83-one-us-dollar-20241220-2129-431077/
Published: December 20, 2024 21:29
The US dollar on Friday, December 20, 2024 ended trading at $156.83 up by 27 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $110.60 up from $109.15 and British pound sterling ended at $197.48…
JMEA, PSOJ, and JCC call for continued policy rate reductions and swift lending support by banks to drive economic growth
Published: December 20, 2024 21:00
Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association(JMEA), the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) applaud the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) for its economic management, including the recent…
Parents, guardians urged to safeguard children during the Christmas season
Published: December 20, 2024 20:45
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, is urging parents and guardians to safeguard children against risks associated with activities during the Christmas season.“One…
JFB urges caution when decorating homes with lights
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/jfb-urges-caution-decorating-homes-lights/
Published: December 20, 2024 20:06
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging individuals be mindful of potential fire hazards when decorating their homes with electric powered lights and other decorations during the holiday season.Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge…
Strikers lose Allen to hamstring injury in opening game
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/strikers-lose-allen-hamstring-injury-opening-game/
Published: December 20, 2024 19:40
LONDON, England (CMC) – West Indies’ left-arm spinner Fabian Allen has been ruled out of the rest of the Big Bash League (BBL) after picking up a hamstring injury in the Adelaide Strikers’ first game of the tournament against the Sydney Thunder.The…
Placard-bearing municipal workers strike in Manchester over wages
Published: December 20, 2024 19:33
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Placard-bearing municipal workers including janitors, street sweepers, parking attendants and market staff staged a protest in front the Mandeville Market on Friday over the delay in them receiving their wage increase.Linton Edwards…
Hanover woman acting as money mule convicted for role in SIM swap fraud scheme
Published: December 20, 2024 19:19
A woman was convicted in the Westmoreland Circuit Court on Wednesday for her involvement in a multimillion-dollar SIM swap fraud scheme targeting customers of local banks.According to the Financial Crimes Investigations Branch (FID) in a release,…
Di Genius earns platinum certification in France
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/di-genius-earns-platinum-certification-france/
Published: December 20, 2024 19:08
Producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, son of veteran reggae singer Freddie McGregor, has more reasons to celebrate this holiday season.On Tuesday, a song that he produced entitled Taken, recorded by French rapper and singer Kalash, was certified platinum…
JamaicaEye cameras nearest to Santa Cruz stabbing incident fully operational
Published: December 20, 2024 18:56
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Ministry of National Security is confirming that the JamaicaEye cameras closest to the location of the stabbing attack on Saturday, December 14 in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth were fully operational at the time of the incident.The…
JAMP withdraws use of ‘unaccounted for’, says reports for $3 trillion in public funds ‘outstanding’
Published: December 20, 2024 18:53
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With what could be described as a widespread misinterpretation of the use of the term “unaccounted for”, the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) has withdrawn its use and is instead stating that Auditor General reports over the…
Danielle Rowe killer to spend at least 27 years in prison
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/danielle-rowe-killer-spend-least-27-years-prison/
Published: December 20, 2024 17:51
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dental assistant Kayodi Satchell has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe. She will be eligible for parole after serving 27 years and four months.The decision was handed down by Supreme Court…
Bail denied for Leoda Bradshaw and co-accused
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/bail-denied-leoda-bradshaw-co-accused/
Published: December 20, 2024 17:43
KINGSTON, Jamaica – US Navy petty officer Leoda Bradshaw and her co-accused had their bail applications denied when they appeared before the Supreme Court on Friday.Bradshaw and three others are charged with the abduction and killing of 10-month-old…
Gov’t welcomes court ruling on DPP’s retirement age
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/govt-welcomes-court-ruling-dpps-retirement-age/
Published: December 20, 2024 17:41
The Prime Minister Andrew Holness-led administration says it welcomes Friday’s ruling by the Court of Appeal which it said affirmed that its decision to pass legislation which extends the retirement ages of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the…
Not cooking this Christmas? Here’s what to do
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/not-cooking-christmas-heres/
Published: December 20, 2024 17:15
The Christmas season can be one full of pressure and demands, all of which a busy Jamaican may not be able to meet. One of the major demands of the holiday season is cooking the Christmas dinner with multiple meat kinds, accompanying sides and not to…
JetBlue extends suspension of flights to Haiti
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/jetblue-extends-suspension-flights-haiti/
Published: December 20, 2024 16:22
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — United States carrier JetBlue says it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks.This decision was made following incidents in November when aircrafts…
Llewellyn stays as DPP – Gov’t wins appeal
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/llewellyn-stays-dpp-constitutional-court-erred/
Published: December 20, 2024 15:56
The appeal court on Friday ruled that the Constitutional Court erred in April when it struck down the second bar of the 2023 constitutional amendment extending the tenure of Paula Llewellyn as director of public prosecutions (DPP).In the summary judgment…
A vegan Christmas feast: Transforming traditions
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/vegan-christmas-feast-transforming-traditions/
Published: December 20, 2024 15:15
Once upon a time, in a city buzzing with holiday cheer, a young woman decided to embark on a new and exciting journey for Christmas. Known for her love of hearty holiday meals, she decided it was time to challenge traditions and embrace a plant-based…
Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term in Spain for tax crimes
Published: December 20, 2024 14:21
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — A Madrid court on Friday said ex-chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and former Spanish economy minister Rodrigo Rato received a jail term of more than four years for tax crimes, money laundering and corruption.The sentence…
Biden cancels US$4.28b more in student debt before leaving office
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/biden-cancels-us4-28b-student-debt-leaving-office/
Published: December 20, 2024 14:15
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Joe Biden said Friday he was cancelling student loans for an additional 55,000 Americans, which would amount to wiping out US$4.28 billion in debt in his final month in office.The mass…
LAC to record economic growth of just over 2% — ECLAC
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/lac-record-economic-growth-just-2-eclac/
Published: December 20, 2024 14:10
SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the growth rate in the region is projected to be two per cent this year, increasing slightly to 2.4 per cent next year.ECLAC in its “Preliminary Overview of…
Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s shares fall on disappointing study
Published: December 20, 2024 14:05
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — Shares in Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, plunged on Friday after it announced disappointing results of a new drug study.The drugmaker said clinical…
Bangladesh completes sweep of three T20s over West Indies
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/bangladesh-completes-sweep-three-t20s-west-indies/
Published: December 20, 2024 13:50
KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (AFP) — Jaker Ali's blistering unbeaten 72 highlighted a dominant Bangladesh effort as the visitors thrashed the West Indies by 80 runs in the third and final T20 International to sweep the series 3-0 at the…
PAHO declares the Americas measles-free, celebrates other key achievements
Published: December 20, 2024 13:32
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says after years of hard work, the Americas region including the Caribbean, has regained its measles-free status in 2024.It said that this marks the region’s return to this…
Canada to establish Caribbean Future Skills Fund
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/20/canada-establish-caribbean-future-skills-fund/
Published: December 20, 2024 13:28
OTTAWA, Canada (CMC) — Canada says it will contribute CA$3 million towards the establishment of a Caribbean Future Skills Fund to help build a workforce that can capitalise on technological innovation and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economies…
West Indies Petroleum spins off fuel distribution arm to form WIP Energy
Published: December 20, 2024 12:45
KINGSTON, Jamaica — West Indies Petroleum Limited (WIP), which controls nearly a third of Jamaica's fuel market, has spun off its retail and commercial fuel distribution business into a standalone company, WIP Energy Limited, as part of an aggressive…
Port Authority addressing congestion challenges at Kingston port
Published: December 20, 2024 02:48
Port Authority of Jamaica [PAJ] says disruptions in mainliner service schedules caused by geopolitical tensions, conflicts along major shipping routes, and adverse weather conditions, have led to increased congestion at the port in Kingston.The PAJ made…
WATCH: Minto announces 34% reduction in major crimes in St Elizabeth
Published: December 20, 2024 02:22
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Superintendent Coleridge Minto, who is in charge of St Elizabeth in championing the parish’s 34 per cent drop in major crimes this year, pointed to some strategies the police have implemented that resulted in the reduction.He was…
Japan farmer who stole 200 kg spring onions blames summer heat
Published: December 20, 2024 01:18
TOKYO, Japan (AFP)— A Japanese court on Thursday convicted a man who stole more than 200 kilogrammes (440 pounds) of spring onions from a rival farmer after record summer heat ruined his own crops, local media reported.As he stood trial last month, the…
Mysterious illness in DR Congo likely malaria: Africa CDC
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/mysterious-illness-dr-congo-likely-malaria-africa-cdc/
Published: December 20, 2024 00:55
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— A previously unknown disease that has claimed the lives of dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely to be malaria, the African Union's health watchdog said Thursday.First detected in late October, cases of the illness are…
WATCH: Fosrich senior manager gunned down in St Andrew
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/watch-fosrich-senior-manager-gunned-st-andrew/
Published: December 19, 2024 23:46
A senior manager of lighting company Fosrich is dead after a gun attack during broad daylight in the Molynes Road area of St Andrew on Thursday.Observer Online understands that the man was travelling in a black sports utility vehicle in the area sometime…
Spurs survive scare to beat Man United and reach League Cup semi-finals
Published: December 19, 2024 22:52
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and reach the League Cup semi-finals, staying on track for their first major trophy since 2008.The home…
Influencer Andrew Tate avoids Romania trafficking trial for now
Published: December 19, 2024 22:16
BUCHAREST, Romania (AFP)— A Romanian court on Thursday granted an appeal by controversial influencer Andrew Tate, refusing to put him on trial over human trafficking charges for now, and referring the case back to prosecutors.The US-born Briton and his…
Governor General recovering after surgery
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/governor-general-recovering-surgery/
Published: December 19, 2024 21:54
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has successfully undergone an elective spinal surgery and is now recovering well according to a press release from King’s House. The Governor-General is now expressing gratitude to the University…
Rizwan, Babar steer Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/rizwan-babar-steer-pakistan-odi-series-win-south-africa/
Published: December 19, 2024 21:36
LE CAP, South Africa (AFP)— Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday.Pakistan's total of 329 all out was…
Forex: J$156.56 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/forex-j156-56-one-us-dollar/
Published: December 19, 2024 21:23
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, December 19 ended trading at $156.56 down by 32 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $109.15 down from $110.68 and the British pound…
France footballer Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to year in prison in extortion case
Published: December 19, 2024 20:53
PARIS, France (AFP)— A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of the…
40 pounds of cocaine found at airport, four arrested
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/40-pounds-cocaine-found-airport-four-arrested/
Published: December 19, 2024 20:53
KINGSTON, Jamaica – One British woman and three airport agents have been charged after two cocaine seizures at the Sangster International Airport last week. The Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)…
Update: Four alleged gunmen in Spalding stand-off remanded
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/update-four-alleged-gunmen-spalding-stand-off-remanded/
Published: December 19, 2024 20:46
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The four alleged gunmen who surrendered to police following a tense, hours-long standoff in Spalding, Clarendon on December 8 were remanded when they appeared in the Gun Court on Thursday.The men were charged last Thursday with…
Over 2,819 hectares of damaged crops restored
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/2819-hectares-damaged-crops-restored/
Published: December 19, 2024 20:14
KINGSTON, Jamaica - More than 2,819 hectares of crops that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Rafael have been restored.Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, said approximately $182 million was spent procuring the…
Grenada’s Lower House approves new pension and gratuities law for judicial officers
Published: December 19, 2024 20:00
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, (CMC) – Grenada's Lower House of Parliament on Thursday concluded the first step that will put the island in harmony with a law pertaining to the payment of pension and gratuities to judicial officers under the OECS Supreme Court upon…
2,000 residents of Harmons Valley to benefit from energy efficient water project
Published: December 19, 2024 19:14
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Approximately 2,000 residents in the Harmons Valley area of Manchester are set to benefit from a multimillion-dollar water project which will supply 60,000 gallons of the commodity daily.The initiative is a partnership involving the…
‘100 not out’: UWI Vice Chancellor pays tribute to Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier
Published: December 19, 2024 19:05
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has paid tribute to Professor Emeritus of History, Sir Fitzroy 'Roy' Augier, on the latter's 100th birth anniversary.In a press release, Beckles described Augier as a…
Outrage, relief: emotions mixed following French mass rape trial verdict
Published: December 19, 2024 19:03
Avignon, France (AFP) - Silence fell in the courtroom after a French judge delivered his verdict on Thursday, finding all 51 defendants guilty in the mass rape trial that has horrified the country.One by one, the 50 men stood before presiding judge Roger…
Suspect in health CEO killing transferred to New York
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/suspect-health-ceo-killing-transferred-new-york/
Published: December 19, 2024 18:56
HOLLIDAYSBURG, United States (AFP) -- The man accused of gunning down a US insurance executive was transferred to New York on Thursday to face murder charges, two weeks after the killing unleashed a wave of public anger over the country's health…
35 children killed, 6 injured in Nigeria fair stampede: police
Published: December 19, 2024 18:45
Lagos, Nigeria (AFP) - A stampede at a school fair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has left 35 children dead and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday."Eight persons have since been arrested for their various involvements" in…
UK regulator criticises Google targeted adverts plans
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/uk-regulator-criticises-google-targeted-adverts-plans/
Published: December 19, 2024 17:45
London, United Kingdom (AFP) - The UK's data protection watchdog on Thursday criticised Google for an "irresponsible" policy change on how online user information can be tracked and collected for targeted advertising.The Information Commissioner's Office…
SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/spacex-launch-private-astronaut-missions-iss/
Published: December 19, 2024 17:22
Washington, United States (AFP) – Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a Calfornia-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday.The missions are contingent on approval by…
Agriculture ministry to place greater focus on key areas in 2025
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/agriculture-ministry-place-greater-focus-key-areas-2025/
Published: December 19, 2024 17:14
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be placing greater focus on key areas in 2025 to pivot the sector for robust and sustainable growth, as well as to build a stronger, food-secure Jamaica.This was noted by Portfolio…
Guyanese national in US immigration enforcement custody dies in Miami hospital
Published: December 19, 2024 16:55
MIAMI, United States (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says a Guyanese national in its custody died in a Miami-area hospital.On Wednesday, ICE said that Ramesh Amechand, 60, was “pronounced dead by medical…
CAC, JFB urge toy safeguard considerations for children when making purchases
Published: December 19, 2024 16:50
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) are encouraging parents and guardians to prioritise children’s health and well-being when shopping for toys during Christmas.Director of Communication at the CAC, Latoya…
Morris again calls for UDC chairman’s resignation over alleged building breaches
Published: December 19, 2024 16:45
Opposition Senator Professor Floyd Morris is again calling for the immediate resignation of Chairman of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Norman Brown.Morris’ call comes against the backdrop of an Integrity Commission (IC) investigation which…
Several detained during Porus operation
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/several-detained-porus-operation/
Published: December 19, 2024 15:39
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Several people were detained during an operation in Porus, Manchester on Thursday morning.The operation led by head of the Manchester police Deputy Superintendent Carey Duncan follows a recent flare-up of violence in Porus, including…
Four alleged gunmen in Spalding stand-off for court Thursday
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/four-alleged-gunmen-spalding-stand-off-court-thursday/
Published: December 19, 2024 15:32
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The four alleged gunmen who surrendered to police following a tense hours-long standoff in Spalding, Clarendon on December 8 are set to appear in the gun court Thursday.The men were charged last Thursday with possession of prohibited…
Amazon workers in US strike days before Christmas
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/amazon-workers-us-strike-days-christmas/
Published: December 19, 2024 15:01
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Thousands of workers at Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike Thursday, the Teamsters Union said, halting work at the height of the busy holiday gift-giving season.The union, which says it represents some…
Peru to establish country’s first-ever embassy in Guyana
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/peru-establish-countrys-first-ever-embassy-guyana/
Published: December 19, 2024 13:53
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The government of South American nation Peru has announced plans to establish the country’s first embassy in Guyana.The announcement was made by Peru’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Elmer Schialer, during a recent meeting in…
Cavalier and Montego Bay United play out 1-1 draw
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/cavalier-montego-bay-united-play-1-1-draw/
Published: December 19, 2024 13:07
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier FC came from behind to earn a hard fought 1-1 draw against Montego Bay United at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Wednesday as the first round of the Jamaica Premier League came to an end.Shaniel Thomas,…
UK court hikes sentences of presumed youngest knife murderers
Published: December 19, 2024 13:00
London, United Kingdom (AFP) - A UK appeals court on Thursday increased the sentences of two boys believed to be Britain's youngest knife murderers.The pair, now 13, were convicted in June of killing a stranger in a machete attack when they were aged just…
Putin admits security failure over general’s killing
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/putin-admits-security-failure-generals-killing/
Published: December 19, 2024 12:45
Moscow, Russia (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made a rare admission of failings by his powerful security agencies over the Ukraine-orchestrated killing of a senior general in Moscow.Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian military's…
Herschel Walker nominated as US ambassador to The Bahamas
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/herschel-walker-nominated-us-ambassador-bahamas/
Published: December 19, 2024 12:22
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – United States President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former NFL player Herschel Walker as the next US Ambassador to The Bahamas.“I am pleased to nominate Herschel Walker as United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth…
Man killed in suspected hit-and-run in Mandeville
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/19/man-killed-suspected-hit-run-mandeville/
Published: December 19, 2024 12:15
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police are now on the scene of a suspected hit-and-run on Manchester Road in Mandeville.Preliminary reports are that about 4:40 am on Thursday, passersby stumbled on the body believed to be that of a man near Keep Left. The body has…
Grand Bahia Principe honours local travel agents
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/grand-bahia-principe-honours-local-travel-agents/
Published: December 19, 2024 02:35
ST ANN, Jamaica— Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Jamaica last Saturday hosted local travel agents during a special awards dinner, dedicated to honouring their efforts that have significantly contributed to the hotels’ growth and success.The inaugural…
Trade Winds refutes claims of environmental harm to Rio Cobre
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/trade-winds-refutes-claims-environmental-harm-rio-cobre/
Published: December 19, 2024 02:32
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— Peter McConnell, managing director of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, has strongly refuted claims of environmental harm to the Rio Cobre River while reaffirming the company’s longstanding commitment to protecting the waterway and…
PNP mourns passing of former MP Carl Miller
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/pnp-mourns-passing-former-mp-carl-miller/
Published: December 19, 2024 02:27
ST JAMES, Jamaica— The People’s National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of former St James North Western Member of Parliament (MP) Carl Miller.According to a close family member, Miller passed away at his Black River, St Elizabeth home on Tuesday…
WATCH: Significant number of JamaicaEye cameras down, says Chang
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/watch-significant-number-jamaicaeye-cameras-says-chang/
Published: December 19, 2024 01:45
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says a significant number of cameras on the JamaicaEye surveillance network are down.Dr Chang, while responding to a question posed by Observer Online at a town hall meeting in New…
Police collar main suspect in Barbara Gayle murder
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/police-collar-main-suspect-barbara-gayle-murder/
Published: December 19, 2024 00:48
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – The main suspect in the murder of veteran journalist Barbara Gayle is now in police custody.Observer Online understands that the man was found hiding in bushes in St Catherine.Gayle’s body was found at her Caymanas Country Club…
Judge shows leniency to woman who pleaded guilty
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/judge-shows-leniency-woman-pleaded-guilty/
Published: December 19, 2024 00:12
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A woman was shown leniency on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and being armed with an offensive weapon.After the guilty plea, she told the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court that she had an explanation for the…
Jesus ‘back at his best’ with Arsenal treble in League Cup
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/jesus-back-best-arsenal-treble-league-cup/
Published: December 18, 2024 23:58
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta claimed Gabriel Jesus was "back at his best" after the Brazilian fired Arsenal into the League Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick in the 3-2 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.Arteta's side suffered an early…
Man accused in fraud case denied bail
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/man-accused-fraud-case-denied-bail/
Published: December 18, 2024 23:24
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A man was denied bail in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday when the judge heard that he was arrested on suspicion of fraud while out on bail for a similar offence.Jahjoy Polack and his co-accused Onexcia Brooks are…
Judge recommends case be referred to FID after learning man allegedly committed several fraud offences
Published: December 18, 2024 22:59
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Chief Parish Judge Chester Crooks on Tuesday recommended that the Crown refer a case to the Financial Investigations Division (FID) after learning that a man is accused, and in one case pleaded guilty, of defrauding complainants of their…
India-Jamaica trade increases over 25 per cent
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/india-jamaica-trade-increases-25-per-cent/
Published: December 18, 2024 21:39
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trade between India and Jamaica has increased 26 per cent over last year indicating a strengthened economic partnership.President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, said, “The partnership between the two…
Gas prices up $0.25, diesel up $0.82
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/gas-prices-0-25-diesel-0-82/
Published: December 18, 2024 21:33
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 19, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.With both grades of gasoline up by $0.25, 90-octane will be sold for $161.36…
Forex: J$156.88 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/forex-j156-88-one-us-dollar-20241218-2108-467586/
Published: December 18, 2024 21:08
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The US dollar on Wednesday, December 18 ended trading at $156.88 up by 24 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $110.68 up from $110.26 and the British pound…
PIOJ calls for green infrastructure to combat Kingston heat
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/pioj-calls-green-infrastructure-combat-kingston-heat/
Published: December 18, 2024 19:23
KINSGTON, Jamaica - The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is advocating for more widespread use of transformative green infrastructure solutions like urban forests, green walls, green roofs, detention ponds, and permeable pavements to tackle Kingston's…
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