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JCA, WCLA call for gov’t to provide timeline for body-worn cameras

May 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) and Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) are calling on the Government to provide ...

International News, Latest News

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars Academy

May 1, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States(AFP)—Actors created with artificial intelligence (AI) will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts...

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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south

May 1, 2026

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP)—Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel...

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Why Radio Endures: Jamaican execs point to cost, connection and listener loyalty

JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com

May 1, 2026

Jamaican radio executives say the medium’s accessibility, affordability and deeply rooted connection to everyday listeners have made it remarkably res...

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GHN launches global campaign to support primary education initiative

May 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—United States (US)-based Global Humanity Network Inc (GHN) has launched a global fund-raising campaign to support its flagship educa...

International News, Latest News

Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with new Iran proposal

May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, ...

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Jamaica welcomes Porter Airlines new direct service to MoBay

May 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Porter Airlines' new direct service from Canada to Montego Bay. The new direct ser...

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TAJ says intermittent issues affecting eMVRC transactions

May 1, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica —Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says the system used to facilitate electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (eMVRC) trans...

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