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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalised in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician."Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same level of strength as we speak," spokesman Ted Goodman said in an X post.Goodman did not say where Giuliani was receiving care or how long he had been […]

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A United Airlines plane hit a lamppost and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials told AFP.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.No injuries were reported on the plane, and the truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and released, the Port […]

The room at Kingston’s AC Hotel fell silent and attendees exchanged uneasy glances Thursday morning as a full-sized casket was wheeled to the front of the stage ahead of a presentation by Matthew Mitchell, creative director at Mystique Integrated Services. The audacious, unsettling opening was a metaphor for what he called the true death in marketing: being forgotten. “What’s more expensive, a bold campaign or a forgotten brand?” Mitchell asked as he drove the point home, at the end of […]

UNITED STATES (CMC) —The United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed on Friday that a second illegal migrant from Cuba died in its custody in an alleged suicide.ICE said Denny Adan Gonzalez, 33, who was arrested for assault on a female and domestic violence, died April 28 at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia.“The suspected cause of death is suicide, but the official cause remains under investigation. CoreCivic staff found Gonzalez unresponsive in his cell […]

There are professions that exist simply to serve a market. And then there are those that exist to serve a society. Journalism is the latter – and on this World Press Freedom Day, we, the members of Jamaica's media community, do not simply mark a date on a calendar. We reaffirm a covenant.It is a covenant that predates the digital age, predates the algorithm, and will outlast whatever disruption comes next. It is, at its core, a promise: that someone will be in the room when power is […]

LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) —Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot's men to level with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before Mainoo secured the win.A return to Europe's elite competition after a two-year absence and another big win […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Works Robert Morgan has charged that there are elements within the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) whose sole aim is to undermine the success of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme.Morgan made the charge during a recent interview with Observer Online.He was responding specifically to claims made by Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) that contractors on the SPARK were paying labourers below […]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff's clash with President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday.The source confirmed Italian media reports about the meeting, which newspapers said would take place on Thursday in an attempt to "thaw" relations.It comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric.An Italian government source earlier told AFP that Rubio […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa  (AFP) — An outbreak of "severe acute respiratory illness" on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa's health ministry told AFP on Sunday.The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde.The patient being treated in Johannesburg tested positive for a hantavirus, a family of viruses that can cause hemorrhagic fever, South African […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that Jamaica’s tourism sector is actively in talks to coordinate logistics with local and international stakeholders to minimise disruption following Spirit Airlines’ announcement on Saturday of an immediate wind-down of its operations.The low-budget airline advised that all flights have been cancelled and that customer service operations are no longer available. Affected passengers have been instructed not to go to airports, while […]

Government Senator Christian Tavares-Finson has thrown his support behind amendments to the Cybercrimes Act, which were approved in the Upper House on Friday, describing the legislation as important to manage developments in cyber-space.The amendments seek to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors.They also update definitions and offences that reflect how harm travels through digital […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A brilliant anchor leg from fit again Elaine Thompson-Herah took Jamaica to gold in the women’s 4x100m relay on Sunday’s final day of the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, in a time of 42.00 seconds flat.Briana Williams replaced Shericka Jackson on the lead-off leg of the team that had run 41.96 seconds in Saturday’s first round qualifying, handing over to Jodean Williams while Lavanya Williams ran the third leg.Thompson-Herah got the baton in […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Aston Stewart couldn't run this year because of a niggling knee injury, but the son of Jill Stewart, in whose honour the event is named, managed to walk the route alongside his father, executive chairman of the Sandals Group, Adam Stewart."It's great, very nice to see all the people that came and how it's growing every year, we really appreciate it," Aston told the Observer Online"It really is a lot of fun, it's good," he added.Aston was among the thousands of people who […]

A total of 120 trainees from cohort five have graduated  from the Amber HEART Academy, equipped with in-demand digital skills for employment in the technology sector.Delivered through a partnership between the Amber Group and the HEART/NSTA Trust, the graduates were trained in Web and Mobile Application Development.Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, commended the cohort, noting that their achievements signal Jamaica’s readiness for the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Mixed 4x400m relay team broke their national record after they ran 3:08.24 seconds to take the silver medal on Sunday’s second day of the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.The team of Deandre Watkin, Shana Kay Anderson, Antonio Watson and Rushell Clayton, unchanged from Saturday’s first qualifying round, broke the two-year-old record of 3:11.06 seconds set at 2024 Olympic Games.The USA set a Championship record of 3:07.47 seconds, while […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is in mourning following the passing of its Deputy Treasurer Leslie Campbell.Campbell died on Sunday morning after a period of illness. He was 67 years old.In a statement, General Secretary, Dr Horace Chang, lauded Campbell for his service.“The Jamaica Labour Party deeply regrets Leslie’s passing. We send our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in the various areas of national life where he served. We thank Leslie’s […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica struck gold in the Mixed 4x100m relay at the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana on Sunday, lowering their own world record set a day earlier with 39.62 seconds.The same team of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton, who had run 39.99 seconds in the first qualifying round, breaking Canada’s previous record, produced a powerful display on Sunday to win the event and confirm their place in the World Athletics Ultimate […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay team booked their spot in next year’s World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China after winning their second qualifying round event on Sunday’s final day of the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, running 38.14 seconds.An unchanged team of Rohan Watson, Odaine McPherson, Adrian Kerr and Rasheed Foster had missed out in the first qualifying round on Saturday, finishing fourth with 38.08 seconds.On Sunday, they […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Non-revenue water (NRW) is “a crisis” that Jamaica must fix with alacrity, according to the Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda.The Minister made the declaration during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28.“I be direct about one of the most serious structural problems in Jamaica's water system: non-revenue water. NRW is water that is produced, treated, and pumped, but never reaches a paying […]

Both Jamaican 4x400m relay teams failed to book a ticket for next year’s Beijing World Championships after finishing outside the top two in their second round races at the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana on Sunday.After both finished fifth in their respective first round races on Saturday, they had a second chance at booking their places in the World Championships, but fell short of the goal.Both teams were unchanged from the first round – the women’s team comprising […]

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Howard Cooke Boulevard in Montego Bay was a sea of people on Sunday morning as thousands turned out for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run.Starting at 6:00am, individuals have been crowding the streets to participate in the event -- some for the fun of the occasion, others for fierce competition.However, what is apparent is that the support is massive for the now calendar event in the western city that provides support for students and their educational pursuits.

Attorney at law Rodain Richardson says his client, Marious Alanzo Davis, better known as 'Bredda Dog', was cleared by the police on Tuesday following an interview which satisfied them that allegations of Davis threatening cops were unfounded.“I am confirming that a meeting was held with the police high command with the director of investigations on Tuesday April 28, 2026. Following this discussion the High Command was satisfied that the allegations were unfounded as it relates to Mr Davis and […]

On May 17, Marcia Jackson will vie for her third straight win in the Best Poet/Spoken Word Entertainer category of the International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA). She also hosts that annual event which takes place at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida.The Florida-based poet’s rivals for the Mutabaruka Award are Amaziyah The Great, Majorie Walters (aka Maj Da Poet), Richie Innocent and Wise Wurdz. While excited at the prospect of a hat-trick, Jackson is […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, will this weekend welcome His Excellency Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India on the first bi-lateral visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister to Jamaica.He is scheduled to arrive Saturday at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.The ministry in a statement on Saturday said the visit provides an opportunity for the two ministers to take stock of […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica  —Petrojam is strongly dismissing a message circulating via WhatsApp and social media warning of a fuel shortage as false and unfounded.In a statement on Saturday, the company said it “continues to maintain a steady, reliable supply of all fuels to our customers and marketing companies from our loading racks in Kingston and Montego Bay”."As the country's primary fuel source, Petrojam has nurtured excellent supply relations, underpinned by consistent communications and […]