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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — A Canadian woman was shot dead and 13 others were hurt in a shooting Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said.The gunman, whose nationality was unknown, killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the security secretary for Mexico state, where the site is located.Six people were wounded by gunfire and were treated at local hospitals, […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Police Commissioner, Allister Guevarro, said Monday three people detained in connection with Sunday’s assault on the San Fernando City Corporation Municipal Police station, that left one officer dead and guns and ammunition stolen, have been released.Guevarro said also that contrary to earlier reports, acting Corporal Anusha Eversley, who was killed during what the authorities have declared a “security breach” had not been shot, […]

HANOVER, Jamaica – Police are advising the motoring public that a section of the Cave Valley main road in Hanover is currently impassable due to flood waters from the extended rainfall.Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible.Updates will follow.

ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem for a woman whose body was found in an advanced state of decomposition inside a rented house in Lewistore, St Mary, on Friday.Police investigators, in a release on Monday, did not name the 35-year-old woman, but residents identified her as Kerry Henry.She was a native of Clarendon, and a past student of the Kellits High School in the parish, Observer Online understands.According to police reports, the woman lived […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A vintage jukebox has taken centre stage in a major cultural donation by S Hotels Jamaica, with the iconic piece officially handed over to the Jamaica Music Museum as part of a $5 million contribution of music memorabilia to Kingston’s heritage spaces.The handover ceremony, held last week, formed part of a wider initiative that includes rare artefacts tied to the evolution of Jamaica’s music industry. The event was attended by several key stakeholders, including the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica College (JC) says following investigations, it has learned that the now-viral incident of a student slapping his schoolmate shown on video stemmed from a disagreement about stolen items.In a statement late Monday, the JC Board of Management said the primary students involved in the video were interviewed in the presence of their parents, and signed statements were secured.The student seen in the video being physically assaulted admitted in writing that about two […]

ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A student of Seaforth High School has been fatally stabbed following a dispute that began on the school’s compound and escalated into deadly violence in Morant Bay on Monday afternoon.Commanding Officer for the St Thomas Division, Rohan Ritchie, confirmed that the incident unfolded between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm near the Morant Bay Transport Centre, in the vicinity of Teen Hub, an internet café and research facility frequently used by students.Speaking with the Jamaica […]

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — A senior Cuban diplomat on Monday confirmed recent talks in Havana with United States (US) officials, as the communist-led island faces a deep crisis over President Donald Trump's pressure campaign."I can confirm that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the United States was recently held here in Cuba," Alejandro Garcia, the foreign ministry's director of Cuba-US affairs, told the Communist Party newspaper Granma.Garcia said that the negotiators included assistant […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a challenge by Catholic preschools to a state requirement that they enroll children of gay or transgender parents in order to receive public funds.Colorado provides state funding for tuition at public or private preschools, including faith-based institutions, but has withheld it from Catholic preschools for violating nondiscrimination laws.The Catholic Archdiocese of Denver, two Catholic parishes […]

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down as the tech giant's chief executive officer in September, handing the top job to company veteran John Ternus.The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple's CEO position."It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 20, ended trading at $158.91 down 22 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $116.16, down from $116.04, and the British pound at $216.03 up from $215.39.

ST ANN, Jamaica — Individuals who purchased a property at the SOL Harbour development were hosted by PROVEN Properties Limited on Saturday, for an evening celebration at the SOL Harbour Clubhouse and Pool Terrace in Ocho Rios.The event marked the official welcome home for purchasers of the landmark development in which units were marketed for personal use or rental income, including platforms like Airbnb.Proven Properties Executive Director Peter Bunting highlighted the compelling investment […]

ST ANN, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for  St Ann South East Dr Kenneth Russell, has expressed deep concern following reports of a police operation in Steerfield, near Golden Grove, which resulted in the deaths of two young men, Ramone and Davian Henry.Russell extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and to the wider Steerfield and Golden Grove communities, noting the grief and distress now being experienced.“Any loss of life under these circumstances is tragic, and the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) has appointed Peter Higgins as chairman of its finance committee in a move the organisation says is reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, financial discipline, and strategic oversight.Higgins, a senior executive at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), brings with him a wealth of experience spanning several decades in the financial services sector, PFJL says,In a statement on Monday, the organisation lauded his […]

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A section of the Savanna-la-Mar to White House route in Westmoreland, which was blocked by protestors earlier today, is now cleared.The roadway was blocked before 7:00 am and was cleared about three hours later.The protestors, including placard- bearing taxi operators, were protesting poor road conditions.Mitchell Scott, a taxi operator who plies the Savanna-la-Mar to White House route, told Observer Online that while the roadway has been in a terrible condition […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica College says it is treating as “urgent and serious” a disturbing incident captured in a viral video involving its students, as police have since taken one of the boys into custody.In a statement signed by Principal Wayne Robinson, the school confirmed it became aware of the video on Saturday, April 18, and immediately launched an investigation."Jamaica College is aware of a video which has depicted some of our students in a disturbing incident. We immediately […]

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are searching for a man who reportedly shot and injured a woman after he disarmed a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier at a party in Junction, St Elizabeth in the wee hours of Monday.Police said the 25-year-old woman, believed to be the spouse of the man, has been hospitalised following the incident.Preliminary reports suggest that the man was among a group of patrons at an event in Junction when there was an altercation between the man and the woman. Police […]

Dr Carlene Davis is humbled after being nominated in the Best Gospel Entertainer category at this year’s International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The awards is set for May 17, 2026, at the Lauderdale Performing Arts Center in South Florida.“Nominations are a part of life, something that happens based on how people see things and not necessarily what you expect. I do appreciate the nomination, especially from where the message of the Gospel is recognised and is so necessary […]

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran had agreed a peace deal to end the war."THE BLOCKADE, which we will not take off until there is a 'DEAL' is absolutely destroying Iran," Trump said on social media. "They are losing $500 million a day, an unsustainable number, even in the short run."Traffic has again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington impose separate […]

The New York Times has spotlighted a Jamaican leading one of fashion’s most significant cultural shifts, as Romae Gordon takes center stage among the new faces redefining luxury fashion.In a landmark cover story titled "Ageless Beauty: A Longer Runway to Be in Fashion", chief fashion critic Vanessa Friedman highlights Gordon’s remarkable journey, placing her at the heart of a generation-defining movement.The feature, which graced the front page of the New York Times Sunday Styles section, […]

ST MARY Jamaica — Frontline policing in St Mary has received a significant boost with the addition of new vehicles aimed at improving response times, mobility and overall efficiency across the division.Superintendent Anthony Wallace proudly handed over two new vehicles and two motorcycles, reinforcing the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) commitment to enhancing service delivery and strengthening community safety.The parish has struggled with a shortage of service vehicles at times. The […]

Bryan Levell and Elaine Thompson-Herah turned on the thrills while Adrian Kerr showed that he is an elite sprinter, taking down a number of World champions in the 200m at Velocity Fest 19 on Sunday at the National Stadium.Levell, who announced himself with a bronze at the 2025 Word Championship in the 200m, won the Men’s 100m in 9.90 (+1.3 m/s) ahead of Kadrian Goldson in 9.99.The Uptimum Track Club sprinter is the second-fastest in the world this year behind Busang Kebinatshipi of Botswana […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — In its ongoing mission to provide vital hurricane relief, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recently returned to the heart of eastern Hanover, venturing deeper into rural areas to deliver additional supplies to those most in need, particularly the elderly.Despite steady progress in the recovery efforts across the island, access to districts in deep rural areas remains a significant challenge. The BGLC said its second visit to this region, which was […]

NDJAMENA, Chad (AFP) — Chad will deploy 1,500 soldiers to Haiti as part of the United Nations (UN) backed security force to help quell ongoing gang violence, the country's president said Monday.The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has for years been plagued by criminal gangs responsible for killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings."The state will contribute to this force with two battalions of 750 personnel each, for a total of 1,500 men," said Chadian President Mahamat Idriss […]

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was found in an abandoned Tesla in the Hollywood Hills.The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was expected to appear in court Monday to face multiple charges over the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September, days after what would have been her 15th birthday."These charges include the most serious […]