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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that his Government will continue to "go hard on the criminals" and "eliminate" them from society to ensure Jamaica can achieve its full economic potential. At the same time, he urged citizens to reject the notion that criminals are modern-day Robin Hoods, a famous English folk hero who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. He told business leaders and guests...

HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) —  The Bermudian Government has tabled legislation to establish the legal framework for Bermuda’s transition away from the most harmful single-use plastics through consultation, science and a phased, responsible approach. Public Works and Environment Minister, Jache Adams, told legislators that for years, Bermudians have spoken passionately about the need to protect the island from the growing tide of plastic pollution. He said that the Single-Use Plastics Act...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ), in collaboration with the United States-based National Association of Realtors (NAR), has launched the first GREEN Designation course in the English-speaking Caribbean, marking a pivotal milestone in the evolution of the Jamaican real estate sector. The announcement was made during a high-level green sustainability panel discussion hosted at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, bringing together influential voices across real estate,...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Digicel has expanded its retail footprint along Jamaica’s north coast with the opening of a new store at Soni’s Plaza in Ocho Rios, aimed at improving accessibility for customers in St Ann and surrounding communities. The new location supports the company’s ongoing fibre expansion across the region and builds on broader infrastructure efforts, including its Underground Duct Sharing Agreement with the Jamaica North-South Highway Company, to strengthen network resilience...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, led Jamaica’s delegation to the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where she served as vice-chair of the conference and minister-facilitator for negotiations on electronic commerce. Johnson Smith also assumed the roles of chair of the 125th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) and coordinator of the...

MADIRD, Spain (AFP) — The Spanish government and the Catholic Church signed an agreement Monday to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy in cases that can no longer be pursued through the courts. The deal for the Church to pay reparations comes ahead of a June 6-12 visit by Pope Leo XIV, in what will be the first papal visit to the country since 2011. Justice Minister Felix Bolanos...

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ST JAMES, Jamaica- Leaders Montego Bay United outlasted defending champions Cavalier 3-1 in their Jamaica Premier League third round game at Jarrett Park on Sunday to move six points clear at the top of the table on 61 points. It was Cavalier’s second consecutive loss to Montego Bay as the champions remained in sixth place on 42 points, on goal-difference above Chapelton Maroons. Fourth-placed Portmore United missed another chance to...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Amnesty International warned this summer's football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a "stage for repression" in a report published Monday. The London-based human rights organisation's report -- "Humanity Must Win" -- called on both FIFA and host countries the US, Canada and Mexico to take urgent action to protect fans, players and other communities. FIFA has promised a tournament where...

Preparations are ramping up for a high-stakes World Cup qualifying play-off match between Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Reggae Boyz and the DRC national team were training on Sunday in Guadalajara, Mexico, as they geared up for Tuesday’s clash. Footage shared with Observer Online showed both squads putting in final preparations for what will be a decisive encounter. This will mark the first-ever meeting between the two nations....

MONTEGO BAY, St James — League leaders Montego Bay United and defending champions Cavalier SC are set to clash on Sunday in a crucial third-round Jamaica Premier League encounter, with both sides in need of a victory. Both teams have had indifferent form of late. Montego Bay United’s advantage at the top has narrowed to just three points, while Cavalier SC are battling to stay in the top six with...

There is a reason Wilful Skilful named his first EP Growth. After 15 years in the music business, he believes personal and professional improvements show in his music. Released on March 28, it has seven songs, several of which are already out. "Growth is a powerful word that reflects your past and shows yuh future. Things good inna my life, I might not have everything what I need but I'm on...