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Gordon summoned!

MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting

Jerome Williams | Reporter

April 9 12:20 AM

Gordon summoned!

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‘JTA not making up stories’

NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees

Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer

April 9 12:18 AM

‘JTA not making up stories’

Entertainment, ...

Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance

April 9 12:16 AM

Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance

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Manhunt!

Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane

BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com

April 9 12:14 AM

Manhunt!

Football, ...

Blue dynasty

JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

April 9 12:12 AM

Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC

Food, ...

Cocktail Hour @ D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club

April 9 12:10 AM

In a city that never runs short on vibe or style, D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club is carving out its own lane — one defined by elevated leisure, ...

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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

April 9 12:08 AM

US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

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Pick up the pace!

MoBay business community concerned about delay in bypass project

April 9 12:07 AM

Pick up the pace!

Heat-related deaths in Spain up 88 per cent from last year

International News, Latest News

October 2, 2025

MADRID, Spain (AFP) — The number of heat-related deaths in Spain between May 16 and September 30 hit 3,832, an 87.6-per cent increase from the same pe...

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Over 60,000 Europeans died from heat during 2024 summer—study

September 22, 2025

Paris, France (AFP)—More than 60,000 people died from heat in Europe during last year's record-breaking summer, a benchmark study said Monday, in the ...

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Sweltering heat no worries for Jamaicans ahead of World Championships

BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com

September 10, 2025

Jamaica’s team manager at the World Athletics Championships, Ian Forbes, has downplayed concerns about soaring heat conditions in the host city, insis...

International News, Latest News, Sports

Athletics chief Coe admits ‘heat challenges’ at Tokyo worlds

September 9, 2025

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Tuesday admitted that the world championships starting in Tokyo this weekend face "hea...

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August third-hottest globally on record, says climate monitor

September 8, 2025

Paris, France (AFP)-Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world's third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackli...

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Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc

August 6, 2025

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devasta...

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June was hottest on record in western Europe—EU monitor

July 8, 2025

Paris, France (AFP)-Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing ...

Above-normal temperatures forecast for Jamaica up to November

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8 ways to stay cool without AC this summer

Gabrielle Wade, Observer intern

July 12, 2024

As temperatures soar across Jamaica, staying cool is essential for protecting our health from the extremely hot summer weather. While air conditioning...