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SBAJ welcomes Anderson’s appointment to NaRRA

May 28, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is congratulating Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson on his recent appointment...

Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers

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Jevaughn Gordon named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers

BY BRIAN PITTER, Observer Reporter, Pitterb@jamaicaobserver.com

May 28, 2026

For Jevaughn Gordon, being named among Ignite Caribbean’s 30 Under 30 Changemakers is more than an award, it is a reflection of resilience, purpose an...

Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities

International News, Latest News

Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities

May 28, 2026

ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy's health ministry on Thursday declared a red heatwave alert for the cities of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia and Turin as ...

Neymar a doubt for Brazil’s World Cup opener due to injury — doctor

Latest News, Sports

Neymar a doubt for Brazil’s World Cup opener due to injury — doctor

May 28, 2026

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks o...

‘You are not alone’ in Ebola fight, says WHO chief heading to DR Congo

International News, Latest News

‘You are not alone’ in Ebola fight, says WHO chief heading to DR Congo

May 28, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak...

Jamaican model Romae Gordon shines in WWD eyewear spread

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Jamaican model Romae Gordon shines in WWD eyewear spread

May 28, 2026

Jamaican model Romae Gordon continues to cement her return to the global fashion spotlight, starring in a new editorial for Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) s...

Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 billion transaction

Business, Latest News

Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 billion transaction

May 28, 2026

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CIBC’s 91.7 per cent stake in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a t...

Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills

Latest News, Regional

Caribbean urged to prepare for heat, drought and rising energy bills

May 28, 2026

NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Dr David Farrell, on Wednesday warned the regio...

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