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GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — A new human rights report Friday warned that escalating gang violence outside the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, has claimed over 1,000 lives and forced hundreds of thousands to flee since October 2024, threatening to destabilise not only Haiti but also other countries in the Caribbean.The report, by the United Nations (UN) Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the UN Human Rights Office, details the evolution of violent gang incidents since October 2024 up to […]

London, United Kingdom (AFP)-Jasprit Bumrah marked his India return by gaining a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards with a five-wicket haul before England paceman Brydon Carse's maiden Test fifty frustrated the tourists.Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took 5-74 in 27 overs as England were dismissed for 387 in their first innings after lunch on Friday's second day of the third Test.Bumrah's haul included a brilliant burst Friday of three for one in seven balls that reduced […]

Liverpool, United Kingdom (AFP)-Liverpool have announced a series of tributes to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva when the Reds return to action on Sunday at Preston for the first time since the Portuguese international's death.Jota and Silva were killed in a car crash in northern Spain on July 3.Liverpool's return to pre-season training was delayed until Tuesday as a result.However, the match at English Championship side Preston will go ahead as scheduled in the first of Liverpool's […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Malie Donn has released his brand-new EP titled Leak the Hard Drive.The 12-track project, which was produced by Dan Sky Records, Attomatic Records and Antuwang Music, features collaborations with Jada Kingdom, Byron Messia, Govana and Armanii.In an interview with Observer Online on Thursday, producer Dan Sky (real name Salanio Roberts) spoke about working with Malie Donn on the project.“This project is just a representation of the hard work and lots of […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Pablo YG has released a track just in time for summer, titled Matic.Released on July 4, the song was produced by Crocs under his Gad Records label. It was composed by IamWavMixed, and mastered by Chamblah Music. The accompanying music video was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, by Damaniac Visualz and promises to bring the energy of the song to life.“My goal with this song is to take it to the highest level possible. Pablo YG is a talented artiste so I know the […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is considering the proposed change to the free movement aspect of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Single Market and Economy (CSME), intended to facilitate hassle-free movement across the regional integration grouping.Caricom leaders ended their 49th regular meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Tuesday, but no official communique has yet been issued.Speaking at a post-cabinet news conference on Thursday evening, the […]

London, United Kingdom (AFP)-American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to further charges stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.Fans of the singer, who is in the middle of an international tour, packed the public gallery at London's Southwark Crown Court.Brown, who had a troubled relationship with Barbadian singer Rihanna, turned to face his supporters at the end of the hearing, waving and blowing them a kiss."I love you Chris," one of them […]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AFP)-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi had a 'positive' meeting in Malaysia on Friday, both sides said, in an apparent bid to ease tensions between the rival powers.Rubio and Wang's first face-to-face meeting since US President Donald Trump returned to office came as Washington and Beijing are locked in disputes ranging from trade to Taiwan -- and both countries vie for greater influence in the region."I thought it was a very constructive […]

Camarillo, United States (AFP)-Protesters clashed with US immigration agents conducting a raid at a legal cannabis farm in California, with the FBI saying it was searching for a man who "appeared to fire a gun" at authorities during the unrest.Migrant rights activists were among the protesters who were met with tear gas near a legal cannabis plantation in Ventura County, some 56 miles (90 kilometres) from Los Angeles.The FBI was offering a $50,000 reward for information on the suspect after […]

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A 33-year-old carpenter, has been charged after allegedly chopping a man from his community in 2023.Kerick Green, otherwise known as ‘Mega’ of Big Bridge, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland has been slapped with charges of wounding with intent following an incident in his community on Saturday, September 23, 2023.Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 1:00 pm, Green approached a man he had previously had an argument with carrying a machete and used it to […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – American Airlines will markedly increase flight capacity on several Jamaica - US routes starting December 18 .The airline is to increase to two, the daily flights between St Mary's Ian Fleming International Airport and Miami, and increase to four, the daily flights between the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and Miami.State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright in making the announcement said, "this is great news for […]

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek says she is surprised by her run to the Wimbledon final after dispatching former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic with ease on Thursday.The five-time Grand Slam champion wrapped up a dominant 6-2, 6-0 semi-final victory against her 35th-ranked opponent in just 71 minutes on Centre Court.The Polish eighth seed is more renowned for her strength on clay, with four French Open titles among her collection of trophies.She also won the 2022 US Open on the […]

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AFP) — The Slovakia festival due to welcome Kanye West next week has called off the event following the uproar over the United States (US) rapper's May release of a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.Before the July 20 gig was cancelled, Bratislava's Rubicon hip hop festival was set to be West's only confirmed live performance in Europe this year.Though he has won 24 Grammy Awards over the course of his career, the erratic rapper has become notorious in recent […]

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday.The world number one crashed to a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 defeat against the 13th seed to shatter her dream of reaching a first All England Club final.The Belarusian top seed had reached the previous three Grand Slam finals, but she paid the price for an erratic display in the blazing Centre Court heat.Sabalenka lost her cool with […]

NEWY YORK, United States (AFP) — Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent leaders of United States (US) pro-Palestinian campus protests, sued the Trump administration Thursday for US$20 million over his arrest and detention by immigration agents.Khalil, a legal permanent resident in the United States who is married to a US citizen and has a US-born son, had been in custody following his arrest in March.The 30-year-old was freed from a federal immigration detention center in Louisiana last […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Come July 21, motorists in Jamaica will be given electronic copies of their Motor Vehicle Registration Certificates called eMVRCs.The announcement came from Tax Administration Jamaica on Thursday indicating the end of the traditional bright coloured stickers with punched holes indicating registration expiry.“Yes! You read right! Your [registration] will be strictly electronic. Say goodbye to physical copies and decals/stickers,” the TAJ said.The eMVRCs will be […]

With the summer heat now in full effect, Fiwi Pool Par is set to cool down temperatures this Sunday July 13.With chart-topper Ayetian, who earlier this year scored big with Balance and whose Tip (remix) featuring Skillibeng and Nvtzz is currently riding high on the charts, among the entertainment delights, the event is scheduled to take place at 4 Trenton Road, Armour Heights in Kingston from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.Dancehall artistes Sossa, Wikidis and Yz are also on the lineup.Event organiser […]

The Council of Ministers of Agriculture of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is extending its "full and unequivocal endorsement" of the candidacy of Dr Muhammad Ibrahim for the post of director general of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the 2026–2030 term.In its endorsement posted on the OECS website, the council noted that Dr Ibrahim is a distinguished Caribbean son whose roots, scholarship, and service are grounded in the region, but […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A group of community members and parents from Parade Gardens recently participated in a personal development session under the Conversations for Greatness (CFG) programme, facilitated by the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation in partnership with Project STAR and the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS).The workshop, which was held at the CVSS’ office on Camp Road in Kingston, offered participants a safe and reflective space to shift their mindset, strengthen […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the volume and value of Jamaican dollar transactions at point-of-sale (POS) terminals increased by 27.9 per cent to 84.8 million and 13.5 per cent to $1.1 trillion, respectively in 2024.The information is contained in the 2024 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), an annual publication of the PIOJ.The survey also found that the volume of Jamaican dollar transactions at automated banking machine […]