Workshop to explore options for wind energy use
THE Wigton Windfarm will on Friday look on aspects of wind energy at a workshop, in keeping with government's plan to expand the use of renewable energy.
View ArticleSt Catherine Prep student is top GSAT girl
THE former head girl of St Catherine Preparatory School in Spanish Town has achieved all perfect scores in this year's Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), making her the top girl in the annual...
View ArticleBillionaire’s wife found dead in London
LONDON, England (AP) — One of Britain’s richest women, American-born Eva Rausing, was found dead in her west London home and a man was arrested in connection with the case, British police said...
View ArticleEvicted, homeless
A group of about 80 Kenyans evicted from their homes in one of the city's largest slums, during 2007-2008 post-election violence, camp in the parking lot outside the offices of the Kenya National...
View ArticleMarital Bliss
Jamaica Observer Senior Reporter Alicia Dunkley and husband Romano Willis, senior computer engineer at Fiscal Services Limited, are a picture of perfection at Hope Gardens in St Andrew, shortly after...
View ArticleCommish salutes cops professionalism in hostage drama
POLICE COMMISSIONER Owen Ellington, has praised the efforts of police officers involved in yesterday's hostage drama at Haining Mews in New Kingston, which saw four hostage takers being collared, three...
View ArticleCops claim major breakthrough in cracking lotto scam
THE Police say they have been making major dents in bringing the multi-million lotto scam to its knees.
View ArticleBus catches fire in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A busload of passengers narrowly missed serious injury when a bus in which they were travelling developed mechanical problems and caught fire along the Winston Jones Highway near...
View ArticleBaby abandoned in toilet
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— The St Catherine police have launched an investigation into an incident where a new-born was found abandoned in a toilet at a residence in Linstead, in the parish.
View ArticleMurphy, Skeen through to World Juniors 100m final
BARCELONA, Spain — For the first time since 2008 in Poland, Jamaica will have two representatives in the men’s 100m final of the IAAF World Junior Championships.
View ArticleCops thwart another New Kingston robbery
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Quick action by police foiled a robbery by criminals in New Kingston today.
View Article3 Olympic security staff arrested in Newcastle
LONDON, England (AP) — British officials say three people due to work as Olympic venue security staff in Newcastle have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offenses.
View ArticleStar-studded audience for Olympic opening ceremony
LONDON, England (AP) — There will be monarchs, presidents, prime ministers — and David Beckham. Today's opening ceremony for the London Olympics is an A-list affair.
View ArticleLegal challenge against JPS monopoly could be brought back to court
THE legal challenge against the Jamaica Public Service's (JPS) exclusive all-island licence could be called up back in the Supreme Court for a second time since judgment has been reserved in the matter.
View ArticleWoman murdered in Mount Salus
A female business operator was shot and killed by gunmen in the community of Mount Salus in rural St Andrew.
View ArticleGarbage collectors discover headless body
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) — Grenada police say one man is assisting their investigations after garbage collectors stumbled upon a headless corpse on a street overlooking the capital on Thursday.
View ArticleSoldiers charged with Keith Clarke murder for court Monday
THE three soldiers charged with the 2010 murder of accountant Keith Clarke during the search for Christopher 'Dudus Coke, are to make their first court appearance on Monday.
View ArticleMan missing from Victoria Town
KINGSTON, Jamaica — ANDREW Manning of Victoria Town, Manchester has been missing since Tuesday, June 19.
View ArticleGrand Gala tickets now available
The Grand Gala, dubbed ‘Tributes In Gold’, is the highlight of the National Independence celebrations. This year’s event will highlight the significant achievements of the nation over the past 50 years.
View ArticleNovember trial for Bunny Francis murder accused
KINGSTON, Jamaica — THE four men charged with the murder of Roderick 'Bunny' Francis, a high-profile player in the local fishing industry, are to be tried on November 26.
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