The Jamaica Observer

24/11/2024

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23/11/2024

A political aspirant and the relatives of a 15-year-old girl with autism are pleading for additional resources from the police to aid in the search for her after she went missing from her home in Spice Grove, Manchester, on Wednesday.

MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A political aspirant and the relatives of a 15-year-old girl with autism are pleading for additional resources from the police to aid in the search for her after she went missing from her home in Spice Grove, Manchester, on Wednesday. “We are asking the police to dispatch t...

23/11/2024

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted “in eight years we have never lived this kind of situation” after Tottenham won 4-0 at the Etihad on Saturday to condemn the Premier League champions to a fifth straight defeat in all competitions.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted "in eight years we have never lived this kind of situation" after Tottenham won 4-0 at the Etihad on Saturday to condemn the Premier League champions to a fifth straight defeat in all competitions. Ja...

23/11/2024

Approximately 500 people joined the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) for its “Jamaica Fit for Children” 3K Run/Walk to raise funds for children in state care.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Approximately 500 people joined the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) for its “Jamaica Fit for Children” 3K Run/Walk to raise funds for children in state care. The event, held on Sunday, November 17, at the Hope Botanical Gardens in commemoration of World ...

23/11/2024

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no weapons of any kind will be permitted at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) annual conference, scheduled for this Sunday at the National Arena.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no weapons of any kind will be permitted at the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) annual conference, scheduled for this Sunday at the National Arena. The police have specified that fi****ms, drugs, knives, ice picks, ma...

23/11/2024

Tens of thousands demonstrated in major French cities Saturday against violence targeting women, as campaigners push for the country to learn from a mass r**e trial that has shocked the public.

PARIS, France (AFP) - Tens of thousands demonstrated in major French cities Saturday against violence targeting women, as campaigners push for the country to learn from a mass r**e trial that has shocked the public. The prosecution in the southern city Avignon is in its final stages for 51 men, incl...

23/11/2024

Tributes and tears flowed at the funeral service for 10-year-old Treavon Saunchez, who was laid to rest on Saturday at Mizpah Moravian Church in northeast Manchester. Treavon tragically died on September 2 in a two-vehicle crash that also injured his mother. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/23/10-year-old-killed-manchester-crash-laid-rest/

23/11/2024

Manchester City crashed to a stunning fifth consecutive defeat as Tottenham won 4-0 at the Etihad to end the English champions’ 52-game unbeaten home run on Saturday.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester City crashed to a stunning fifth consecutive defeat as Tottenham won 4-0 at the Etihad to end the English champions& #039; 52-game unbeaten home run on Saturday. James Maddison struck twice in seven first-half minutes before Pedro Porro rubbed salt in...

23/11/2024

The main road from Spur Tree to Greenvale, Manchester, will be partially closed tomorrow, Sunday, November 24, to facilitate roadway improvements, according to the National Works Agency (NWA).

MANCHESTER, Jamaica - The main road from Spur Tree to Greenvale, Manchester, will be partially closed tomorrow, Sunday, November 24, to facilitate roadway improvements, according to the National Works Agency (NWA). Traffic along the corridor will be restricted as pavement repairs are carried out by....

23/11/2024

Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Chelsea moved up to third by beating Leicester 2-1.

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Chelsea moved up to third by beating Leicester 2-1. Champions Manchester City are aiming to snap a four-game losing streak when they host Tottenham later...

23/11/2024

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) smoking service at its Old Hope Road facility in Kingston to prepare their favorite cuts of meat for the holiday table.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) smoking service at its Old Hope Road facility in Kingston to prepare their favorite cuts of meat for the holiday table. Process Development Manager at the SRC, Arlando Dunkley, shared that t...

23/11/2024

A fire of unknown origin razed several houses in Majesty Gardens early Saturday morning, reportedly leaving up to 30 residents, including women and children, homeless. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/23/not-even-suit-clothes/

23/11/2024

A Serbian court said on Saturday it had ordered 10 people, including an ex-minister, be detained for up to 30 days and two placed under house arrest over a fatal train station accident.

BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP) - A Serbian court said on Saturday it had ordered 10 people, including an ex-minister, be detained for up to 30 days and two placed under house arrest over a fatal train station accident. Fifteen people died when a concrete roof collapsed at the station in Novi Sad on November...

23/11/2024

A man was killed, and another injured following a gun attack at a makeshift bar in Hillside, Knockpatrick, Manchester, on Friday night.

The deceased has been identified as Ricardo Williams, otherwise called ‘Ricky,’ a resident of Hillside. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/23/watch-two-shot-one-fatally-manchester/

23/11/2024

Those among the small number of voters who turned out at the numerous polling stations in Friday’s by-election in St Andrew North Western shared mixed reactions when quizzed on the motivating factor that pulled them out to cast their ballots. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/23/labourites-st-andrew-nw-happy-win-despite-low-turnout/

23/11/2024

Chelsea survived a late Leicester rally to win 2-1 on Enzo Maresca’s return to the King Power Stadium on Saturday, moving just a point behind second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League.

LEICESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Chelsea survived a late Leicester rally to win 2-1 on Enzo Maresca& #039;s return to the King Power Stadium on Saturday, moving just a point behind second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League. The visitors, finding their groove after the international bre...

23/11/2024

The People’s National Party (PNP) emerged the happier of the two major political parties when the votes were counted following four by-elections on Friday, but the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was adamant that it had performed credibly. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/23/comrades-happy/

23/11/2024

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz Head Coach Mr Steve McClaren was suitably philosophical as he reflected on his team’s heavy away defeat to the United States in Missouri earlier this week. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/11/22/wolmers-schools-get-us445000-solar-electricity-generation-system/