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Skipper encouraged by West Indies Women effort in losing cause - Jamaica Observer
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (553+ words) KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) " Despite conceding the Twenty20 International (T20I) series to Australia Women after suffering a 17-run defeat on Saturday, West Indies Women's skipper Hayley Matthews says she was pleased with the fightback shown by her side in the second match. Australia…...
NWC announces water regulations areas of Kingston, effective Monday - Jamaica Observer
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (426+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Service restrictions have been announced by the National Water Commission (NWC) for communities served by the Constant Spring System, with upper and lower areas to receive service on alternating 12-Hour Cycles beginning Monday In a statement on Monday,…...
Avoid mistakes of the past as we look to World Cup 2030
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (560+ words) IN football the coach has the final say on the field of play, even if that's not always the case. So, we can't argue with Jamaica Football Federation President Mr Michael Ricketts's position that he has no choice but to…...
Rowley dismisses accusation that drug money funded party headquarters
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (206+ words) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) " The former leader of Trinidad and Tobago's People's National Movement (PNM) party, Dr Keith Rowley, on Tuesday dismissed accusations that the headquarters of the country's main Opposition had been financed by drug funds. Prime Minister Kamla…...
Gun violence rooted in lottery scamming conflicts, say police
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (391+ words) MANDEVILLE, Manchester " Police here are assuring residents that recent shooting incidents do not reflect the wider experience of this south-central parish and are manly driven by interpersonal conflicts among criminals involved in lottery scamming. "We know that you are surrounded…...
Where is the money?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (538+ words) AN audit of government ministries and agencies has uncovered millions of dollars in financial irregularities across the public sector, including $23 million in unaccounted funds and more than $185 million in salary overpayments within the education ministry, according to a report tabled…...
Samuda welcomes audit of Jamaica’s climate change response
1+ week, 1+ day ago (585+ words) MINISTER with responsibility for climate change Matthew Samuda has welcomed recent audits of the Government's response to this global environmental challenge by Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis. "I take note of the recently tabled auditor general's reports and I do…...
Firearm seized in Maggotty, St Elizabeth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) ST Elizabeth, Jamaica " An illegal firearm along with several rounds of ammunition was seized by police in Maggotty, St Elizabeth, on Friday. Reports from the police state that at about 10:00 am, a team of lawmen acting on information conducted a…...
Over 200 children to participate in Kiwanis Builders and K-Kids Clubs ‘Rally for the Climate 2026’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (184+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " Builders Clubs and K-Kids Clubs from the Jamaica District's Division 23 East and Division 23 Central Kiwanis Clubs will host more than 200 primary and basic school-aged children for a climate awareness rally on Saturday, March 14. It will be held at…...
Shallow says no plan to sack Sammy despite Windies falling short in T20 World Cup - Jamaica Observer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) " Despite admitting he was disappointed after the West Indies failed to win the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow has revealed that there is no immediate intention to…...