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Cuba medical programme becomes source of controversy
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — A much-lauded overseas medical programme has become the focus of accusations that it serves as cover for fomenting protests against governments opposed by Cuba. Read More
Bolivia's new leaders break ties with Venezuela
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia's interim leadership says it has broken diplomatic ties with the Government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and ordered Cuban medical teams to leave Bolivia. Read More
Twitter details political ad ban, admits it's imperfect
TEXAS, USA (AP) – Twitter's new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content. But the company quickly acknowledged Friday that it expects to make mistakes as individuals and groups look for... Read More
Racing's Howard Abrahams in hospital after collapsing at the track
KINGSTON, Jamaica – One of the voices of local racing for over 40 years, Howard Abrahams is now in hospital after collapsing at the race track today (November 16). Read More
Brit on cocaine rap
THE Narcotics police arrested and charged a British national on Tuesday at the Sangster International Airport for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act. Read More
Murder contract
A State witness in the trial against Tesha Miller yesterday explained how he knew that the killing of then Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) chairman Douglas Chambers was a hit, and who had killed him. Read More
'We must be doing business at the speed of Usain Bolt,' says PM
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has given an assurance to potential international investors that the political climate in Jamaica is friendly, and that the Government is determined to ensure that the ease of doing business here will be as speedy as legendary... Read More
Air quality concern at TAJ's Oxford Road offices
Staff at Tax Administration Jamaica's (TAJ) Oxford Road offices were earlier this week sent home after a number of them reported feeling ill. Read More
Alleged gangster freed last week facing fresh allegations
DAYS after he was freed of charges under the anti-gang legislation because the main witness had been murdered, alleged August Town strongman George Ellis is back on the police's radar and could soon be hit with fresh charges. Read More
Five charged for water theft in St Elizabeth
FIVE people have been charged for illegally taking water and trespassing on the works of the National Water Commission (NWC). The five accused, charged under Section Three of the Public Utilities Act and Section 25 of the NWC Act, are to appear before the Santa Cruz court in St Elizabeth... Read More
Dismiss, discredit, divert: White House fights impeachment
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) — Discredit the witnesses, dismiss the accusations against President Donald Trump as hearsay, shift the focus to the Bidens, unmask the whistle-blower. Read More
Stewart hails Douglas Vaz
A man of “unquestioned integrity, incredible decency, an innovator and patriot”, is how Gordon “Butch” Stewart described his long-time friend Douglas Vaz, who died in his sleep last Saturday, November 9, aged 83. Read More
Jailhouse confession clash
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkley-willisa@jamaicaobserver.com | Friday, November, 15 2019
A star prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of two men accused of the murder and beheading of a mother and daughter at their home in St Catherine eight years ago, yesterday stoutly denied suggestions by a defence attorney that he was lying about the jailhouse confession he said was... Read More
'Key persons' among 17 detained in military, police ops
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Seventeen people were taken into custody in connection with various crimes committed in and around the Savanna-la-Mar area during a massive joint police/military operation yesterday. Read More
Jamaica will have one of the most modern patent systems in region, says Green
STATE minister Floyd Green says the new Patents and Designs Bill will be tabled in Parliament this month. Read More
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