KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s pair of Brianna Lyston and Jonielle Smith finished out of the medals in the women’s 60m final that closed the second day of competition, at the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujaws
<div> KINGSTON, Jamaica — Despite a brilliant new personal best of 7.43 seconds, Demario Prince was an agonising fourth in the men’s 60m hurdles on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kuj
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jonielle Smith ran a personal best 7.03 seconds and Brianna Lyston ran a season’s best 7.05 seconds as both qualified for the women’s 60m final on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor C
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Demario Prince qualified for the finals of the men’s 60m hurdles on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland after placing second i
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined the details of the master plan that the Government anticipates will transform and unlock Port Antonio's potential.
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Tech tycoon Elon Musk offered Saturday to pay security personnel at United States (US) airports during a political standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s automated banking machine (ABM) network remains short of full recovery months after Hurricane Melissa, with roughly one in eight machines still out of service, according to data released by
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The person to be appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), will serve for an initial three years.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — True Juice Football Club (FC) could take over the lead in Zone A of the Jamaica Football Championships (JFC) if they can beat Baptist Alliance in their first round game at York Oval, set to start at 3
KINGSTON, Jamaica — FIFA has cancelled around 2,000 hotel room reservations in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, just months before the tournament is due to take place across the United States (US), Canada and Me
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Manchester City tightened their grip on the Women’s Super League (WSL) title with a dominant victory over Tottenham at the Joie Stadium, thanks to a record-breaking performance from Jamaica’s Khadija
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A week after playing out a 0-0 draw, Lilliput Rovers and Bogue Football Club (FC) will meet at Spot Valley High as the return round of the St James Football Association/Sandals Resorts International M
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 52 road users have been killed in 45 fatal crashes since the start of the year.
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korean megastars BTS performed their first show in nearly four years on Saturday in front of enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), will continue the expansion of its services with the introduction of a new Route 612 connecting Spanish Town, St Catherine with Ocho Rios, St Ann, effective M
Jamaica’s 800m representatives Natoya Goule-Toppin and Navasky Anderson both failed to get past their semi-finals on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń,
Observer Online understands that Jamaican officials have appealed the disqualification of the country’s mixed 4x400m relay team on Saturday’s second day of the World Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Tor
Jamaica’s Jonielle Smith and Brianna Lyston were both impressive in their qualification for the semi-finals of the women’s 60m on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Are
Demario Prince and Jerome Campbell made progress to the semi-finals of the men’s 60m hurdles on Saturday’s second day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland.
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signalled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Authentic Jamaican products will be on display on March 29 as the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) hosts its ‘Craft with a Difference’ pop‑up market at Devon House in Kingston, from 11:00 a
JINJA, Uganda (AFP) — Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life.
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — A federal jury in California found Friday that tech titan Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders in an effort to drive down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $4
KINGSTON, Jamaica — MFS Capital Partners Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Century Business Machines Limited (CBM), in a move aimed at expanding its portfolio and b
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Four drivers employed by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been arrested and charged in relation to a ticket scam in which the drivers allegedly pocketed cash collected from passengers wit
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) says it has captured 10 people and seized over $9 million worth of cocaine following several operations.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Friday he was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz would need to be "guarded and polic
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Toronto's mayor moved Friday to ban United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the Canadian city during this summer's World Cup, saying their recent conduct proves th
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, March 20, ended trading at $158.71, up by six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.
<em>Saturnz Barz</em>, a song by British virtual band Gorillaz featuring Popcaan, was certified silver in the United Kingdom on Friday, March 20 by the British Phonographic Industry.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kishane Thompson ran a personal best 6.45 seconds to take silver in the men’s 60m on Friday’s opening day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jordan Scott created history on Friday when he became the first Jamaican man to earn a medal in the triple jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships when he took the silver medal with a season’
JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected accusations on Friday that he had intended to offend Christians when he said the previous day that Jesus had "no advantage" over Genghis Kha
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) for Area One, Inspector Orville Bushay, announced plans to beef up patrols in the southern parts of Trelawny, the na
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AFP)—Former Costa Rican security minister Celso Gamboa was extradited on Friday to the United States where he faces drug trafficking charges, authorities in the Central American nation said.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, is calling for the establishment of an international, corporate-funded compensation fund to respond to cli
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United President Donald Trump branded NATO allies "cowards" on Iran Friday, as more US Marines reportedly headed to the Middle East in a possible sign of a coming ground operation three we
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is reminding Jamaicans that the last day to register for the May 31, 2026, publication of the national voters’ list will be March 31.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving two people dead and a survivor who was rescued, officials said on F
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals after they were taken into custody by US immigration authorities this year.
Three English-born trio of Ephron Mason-Clark, Tyrese Hall, and Andre Brooks have been confirmed as part of the Reggae Boyz squad for the FIFA World Cup playoffs in Mexico beginning next week.
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are now trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a teenager who is suspected to have committed suicide in Manningsfield district, south Manchester.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Palace Amusement Company Limited has announced the permanent closure of its Multiplex Montego Bay cinema following damage caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa at the location last October.
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ assertion that gender is limited to male and female has sparked a firestorm of debate, with critics contending that his remark points to a shifting negative global climate directed towar
Songs like <em>Wacky Dip</em>, <em>Ready to Party</em> and <em>Ravers Rock</em> have fused the musical chemistry between singer Qraig Voicemail and Ding Dong throughout the years.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Isratech and its partners are set to launch their resilience farm tour, an islandwide initiative aimed at helping farmers recover, rebuild, and adopt more resilient farming practices following the impac
OSLO, Norway (AFP)—Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit said in an interview broadcast Friday that she was "manipulated" by convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom she accused of extorting others.
Emerging media production entity, The Voicebox, has officially expanded its footprint to the African continent by establishing an on-the-ground media presence in Nigeria and Ghana.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Human rights groups Equality for All Foundation Jamaica and TransWave Jamaica are expressing disappointment with Prime Minister Andrew Holness over his remark that "a man is a man and a woman is a wom
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is set to transition into phase two of its signage regularisation campaign, which will focus on enforcement measures to improve compliance among
KINGSTON, Jamaica —National record holder Navasky Anderson qualified for Saturday’s semi-finals of the men’s 800m after placing third in his first round heat in 1:46.34 seconds on Friday’s first day of the World Athletic
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC)—The Guyana government says the ongoing war in the Middle East, and more specifically, the escalating tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, could have far-reaching consequences for the global e
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica’s veteran Natoya Goule-Toppin made safe progress to the semi-finals of the women’s 800m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Friday, after she placed second in her first round heat in
Reheem Hayles booked his place in the semi-finals of the men’s 400m after he placed second in his opening round on the first morning of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland
Jamaica’s Lamara Distin finished 10th in the women’s high jump on the first morning of the World Athletics Indoor Championships at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland on Friday.
All three Jamaicans advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s 60m dash as the World Athletics Indoor Championships got underway at Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Toruń, Poland on Friday.