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Culture prof says a Kartel or Shenseea win could boost genre

BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com

November 21, 2024

With two of the five entertainers announced in this year’s crop of nominees for the Reggae Grammy being dancehall artistes, at least one industry insi...

Athletics, Sports

‘Good to be back’

Broadbell looks to further success after reuniting with Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club

BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

November 21, 2024

After returning to the Stephen Francis-led MVP Track Club, Olympic bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell says he’s aiming to become one of the fastest me...

Food, Lifestyle, Thursday Food

HOT OFF DI GRILL @ Rainforest x Select Showcase

November 21, 2024

Rainforest Caribbean and Select Brands have partnered for the second year for their Brand Showcase, a relaxed evening on the lawns of the historic Ros...

Crime Watch, Latest News, News

MOEY condemns school violence after student killing

November 20, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is expressing sorrow and concern following two violent school incidents on...

Broadbell looks to soar to new heights with Francis

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Jamaican youth detail plans to attack climate change and poverty

BY Dana Malcolm Web Content Associate

November 20, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Young Jamaicans are demanding climate resilient jobs and support for a ‘green transition’ as they collaborate to fight the ‘poly-cr...

News

Italy joins US in recognising opposition candidate as Venezuela ‘president-elect’

November 21, 2024

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday recognised Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia...

News

UN: At least 150 people killed in violence in Haitian capital in past week

November 21, 2024

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Soaring violence in Port-au-Prince since last week has left at least 150 people dead, bringing the number of deaths in Hai...

Crime Watch, Latest News, News

MOEY condemns school violence after student killing

November 20, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is expressing sorrow and concern following two violent school incidents on...

WATCH: St Andrew residents protest overflowing sewage

Environment, Health, Latest News, ...

WATCH: St Andrew residents protest overflowing sewage

Llewellyn Wynter

November 20, 2024

ST ANDREW, Jamaica - Residents of Three Oaks Gardens in St Andrew on Wednesday morning blocked a section of the road in protest of raw sewage overflow...

Latest News, News

Woman accused of stabbing neighbour to go on trial in June

November 20, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman accused of chopping her neighbour during a dispute is set to go on trial in June 2025. Fifty-four-year-old Sharine Moore i...

Athletics, Sports

‘Good to be back’

Broadbell looks to further success after reuniting with Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club

BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

November 21, 2024

After returning to the Stephen Francis-led MVP Track Club, Olympic bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell says he’s aiming to become one of the fastest me...

Cricket, Sports

Coach Haynes backs ‘motivated’ Scorpions in Hurricanes clash

November 21, 2024

Jamaica Scorpions Head Coach Robert Haynes says his players are deeply motivated as they face Leeward Islands Hurricanes in the Regional Super50 Cup s...

Football, Sports

‘Wounded’ Mona eye Walker Cup after clearing quarter-final hurdle

November 21, 2024

Although they won’t be able to retain the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association Manning Cup football crown, Mona High assistant coaches Dane Pera...

Football, Sports

Cornwall, STETHS clash in Ben Francis Cup semis

November 21, 2024

Cornwall College and St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), the two most successful football teams in the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Associa...

Athletics, Sports

Quarrie optimistic after gaining USATF Level 3 qualification

November 21, 2024

Having completed his United States of America Track and Field’s (USATF) Coaching Education Program capstone project, QPC Sports Club Head Coach Floyd ...

Caribbean Region, Latest News

Jamaican trio lead Canada’s St Andrew’s College to National title

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Three Jamaican secondary school standouts led the way for St Andrew’s College (SAC) in Canada as they recently secured both the regional football crow...

November 18, 2024

News

Jamaica welcomes new Nassau/MoBay air service

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MONTEGO BAY, St James — Bahamasair commenced twice weekly flights between Nassau and Montego Bay on Sunday, and received a warm welcome from Jamaican ...

November 18, 2024

Lifestyle, Tuesday Style, Vows

Until The End of Time

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A love founded on respect was celebrated as Gaynel Lauder and Orrett Wellington tied the knot on September 8, 2024 in front of family and friends at T...

November 19, 2024

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WATCH: Major fire at Azan Supercentre warehouse in Kingston

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – There is a major fire at the Azan Supercentre warehouse off Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Firefighters are currently at the sce...

November 18, 2024

News

Light penalty for teen sex convict

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A teen boy who was last year sentenced to 15 years in a juvenile correctional facility for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old has had his time behi...

November 19, 2024

Latest News, News

Woman pleads guilty after spending millions sent to her in error by ex-employer

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former internal auditor at a credit union pleaded guilty to simple larceny after she spent more than $2.3 million that was sent ...

November 20, 2024

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Bartlett meeting with tourism players as another hotel stages protest

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ST JAMES, Jamaica— Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett is on Monday continuing talks, started on Sunday, with the "entire ownership structure" of the cou...

November 18, 2024

News

Don’t shut us out

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A Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church official has taken issue with the practice of some State agencies staging recruitment drives on Saturdays, and ha...

November 18, 2024

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WATCH: Vendors recover Bible unscathed from Pearnel Charles Arcade fire

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amid the devastation of Monday’s fire at the Pearnel Charles Arcade in downtown Kingston, vendors were left amazed when they recov...

November 18, 2024

Cricket, Sports

West Indies Select XI batsmen falter against Bangladesh

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad bagged a hat-trick as Bangladesh completely dominated the second and final day of their warm-u...

November 19, 2024

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