A health scare in 2022 propelled Norman Gentles to become a singer of gospel music. Roughly four years later, he has written over 100 songs, with the track His name is Jesus being his latest recording. Gentles, who goes by the stage name 'Norman Bindy G' told the Jamaica Observer that by all indications, gospel fans have been more and more receptive to his music and said that the ever-increasing...

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Little London Primary and Infant School family in Westmoreland has been plunged into mourning following the tragic murder of 39-year-old teacher Andre James at his Belmont home, just three weeks ahead of the start of the new academic year. James's body was found in his room with multiple stab wounds to the upper body by a relative around noon on Sunday. “To commence the start of...

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Detectives in St Elizabeth have charged 39-year-old Dellode Warren with the murder of his partner 50-year-old Nicole Brown last week in Barton Wharf, Lacovia, St Elizabeth. Police said Warren confessed to the murder and subsequent dumping of Brown’s body when he was rescued from a mob in the community last Monday. Following an extensive all day search of the Black River which flows through the area...

KINGSTON, Jamaica-Reggae Girlz forward Shania Hayles has signed a one year contract with Nottingham Forest. This was announced by the club in a statement on Monday. "I’m buzzing. It’s nice to be back home and I can’t wait to get going," Hayles was quoted saying by the club. “I’m excited to meet the fans and to play in front of them at The City Ground. This is a massive club...

University student Jaheem Gayle and his friends were so caught up in the euphoria of Skippa’s performance at Allure: Safari Escape last Thursday night at Plantation Cove, that he lost his car key in excitement. Luckily, one of his friends found it and Gayle breathed a sigh of relief. It was his first time seeing Skippa performing and the second-year Biochemistry student knew every song word for word. “The man...

ST ANN, Jamaica – The directors of party series Best Weekend Ever (BWE) has expressed disappointment and regret over a physical altercation involving patrons at its beach event on Sunday. Videos of the incident have been widely circulated on social media, showing a group of men engaged in a brawl. In a media release Monday, the party organisers said, “Best Weekend Ever has never condoned, and we abhor the proliferation...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) has confirmed that six people were taken into custody following a joint operation at the Kingston Container Terminal on Friday, August 7, after irregularities were identified during routine and enhanced security monitoring. "In response, the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) conducted a joint operation at the facility on Friday, 7, August 2026, during...

KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has expressed regret at the passing of attorney-at-law, political stalwart and former public sector board chairman, George Soutar. The party in a press release on Monday, said Soutar passed away on Monday morning after battling illness for an extended period. Soutar served as legal advisor to the JLP and was a long-standing member of the party. King’s Counsel Tavares-Finson lauded Soutar for his contribution...

KINGSTON–A 19-year-old woman has been listed as wanted by detectives of the fraud squad and Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FSFCID) of the Specialised Investigation Branch (SIB). She has been identified as Fellisa Rose, who is wanted for obtaining money by means of false pretence. Rose is being urged to turn herself in to the nearest police station. Anyone knowing her whereabouts is urged to contact the FSFCID at 876-922-2372, Crime...

A former OnlyFans model was sentenced to six years in prison Monday after accepting a plea deal in connection with the April 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, according to US media reports. The New York Daily News reported that 30-year-old Courtney Clenney was to be tried for second degree murder with a deadly weapon for killing boyfriend Christian Obumseli inside their Miami condo during a fight. A conviction on...

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- A Brazilian footballer said Monday he was recovering well after an exuberant goal celebration saw him jump over a barrier and disappear into a tunnel. In a mishap that went viral, Jacy Maranhao, the captain and defender with the Coritiba club in Brazil's top league, leaped over the pitch perimeter and down an opening to stairs and a tunnel that access the locker rooms. A...

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