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Chadwick Boseman’s family seeks removal of widow as estate administrator

July 23, 2026

Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, a legal dispute has emerged over the administration of his estate. Court documents obtained by Page S...

Latest News, Sports, World Cup

Watchdog raises World Cup match manipulation concerns; FIFA says tournament was clean

July 23, 2026

FIFA and an independent sports integrity watchdog are at odds after the body flagged seven potential betting irregularities during the 2026 FIFA World...

International News, Latest News

Oil soars to US$100 on fresh Mideast attacks

July 23, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Oil prices surged to US$100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and United St...

International News, Latest News, Regional

World Bank estimates Venezuela quakes caused US$19.6b in damage

July 23, 2026

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela last month caused at least US$19.6 billion in direct physical damage, the World ...

International News, Latest News, Sports

Norway set to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga

July 23, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin B...

Death toll in Guyana ferry tragedy climbs as regional recovery effort expands

Latest News, News

41 farmers to benefit from $80 million Hartlands Irrigation Project

BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com

July 23, 2026

Forty-one farmers in Hartlands, St Catherine, are set to benefit from an $80 million irrigation project aimed at improving agricultural productivity, ...

Entertainment, Latest News

Roots artiste unveils OVERSTAND app to educate on Rastafari faith

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer

July 23, 2026

For Rastafarians, July 23 is a hallowed day. It is the birthdate of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, the movement’s spiritual head. Fittingly, root...

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