- O-Wrap: Deadly Mandeville shooting… J'can barber killed in US… Lottery scammer pleads guilty 6:24 pm
- Tourism Minister signs contract with the JN Group for UNWTO Conference 8:31 pm
- Canada warns against non-essential travel to Venezuela 9:19 pm
- US AG Sessions hurt by Trump outbursts, but not quitting 7:43 pm
- Former Miss Jamaica urges support for Sickle Cell Foundation 7:36 pm
- Diaspora Adopt-a-Clinic project necessary, says Health Minister 5:26 pm
News
Suriname police arrest terror suspects, two of them Dutch
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AFP) — Police in Suriname have arrested several suspects in the capital Paramaribo including two Dutch nationals, authorities said yesterday, amid reports that they were involved in a plot against the US ambassador in the South American... Read More
Panama opens embassy in China after cutting Taiwan ties
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) — Panama announced yesterday it has opened an embassy in China after cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan in June. Read More
Tourism on course for record-breaking growth – Bartlett
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is on course for “record -breaking growth” this year. Read More
Gov't to amend Gun Court Act
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Government intends to amend the Gun Court Act to allow for all non-capital murder cases, involving the use of the gun, to be tried by a judge only. Read More
Health inspectors give nod to Denbigh 65
KIINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Norman Grant this evening declared that the 65th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show is ready after health inspectors gave their approval of the... Read More
Regulations for hemp industry by 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Chairperson of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Hyacinth Lightbourne says regulations being developed to guide a legal hemp industry in Jamaica should be in place next year. Read More
O-Wrap: Conjugal visits limited… Cop dies in crash… McPherson gets 2013 bronze
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today:1. Not all prisoners will be granted conjugal visits Read More
Venezuela's Maduro lashes out at 'insolent' US sanctions
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro branded US sanctions levelled at his regime on Wednesday as "insolent," as pressure piled up on him abroad and at home over his controversial plan to elect a new body to rewrite the constitution. Read More
STATIN proposes establishment of National Statistics Commission
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is recommending the establishment of a National Statistics Commission as part of the proposed amendments to the Statistics Act. Read More
Gas prices up $0.97, diesel up $1.04
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, July 27, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam. Read More
No bail for NJ man accused of killing Jamaican's 11-y-o daughter
NEW JERSEY, United States (AP) — An 18-year-old New Jersey man charged with killing his 11-year-old neighbour will remain in jail until his trial. Read More
Jamaica Middle East Diaspora eager to give back
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Jamaica Middle East Diaspora is looking to partner with local entities on various projects in support of national development. Read More
Forex: J$128.22 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, July 26, ended trading at J$128.22 down by seven cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange trading summary. Read More
Vaz named NCC Chairman as body eyes top 10 in Doing Business Report
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Daryl Vaz, was announced as the new Chairman of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) last Friday in Kingston. Read More
Uruguayans registering to buy legal weed up almost 50% in a week
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AFP) — The number of people registering to buy newly legalised marijuana in Uruguay jumped by almost 50 per cent in the first week of sales, according to official figures released Wednesday. Read More
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