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PAC moves to hold UHWI CEO accountable after third no-show

Jerome Williams Observer Staff Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com

June 16, 2026

The Public Accounts Committee will begin the process of having CEO of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell, held acc...

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Golding urges gov’t to come clean about talks with US on foreign deportees

June 16, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding is urging the government to come clean about reports that Jamaica and the US are mulling an agreeme...

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Oil falls below US$80 as US-Iran deal raises hopes of increased supply

June 16, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Global oil prices fell below US$80 a barrel on Tuesday as anexpected agreement between the United States (US) and Iran raised hope...

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Small businesses hurt most by failure to implement OUR compensation recommendation

Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter

June 16, 2026

SEVERAL small businesses across the island are still counting their losses following the June 5 islandwide power outage that disrupted operations. Ene...

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Stop watching from the sidelines!

Diaspora urged to get its share of opportunities in Jamaica

Horace Hines | Observer Writer

June 16, 2026

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright has expressed concern that while inte...

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J’cans featured on Billboard 200 #1 albums

Kevin Jackson

June 16, 2026

So Drake’s album Iceman spends a fourth week at #1 in America on the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums chart. The album features the track Ran to Atlanta...

Football, Sports

‘Back on track’

Windies Head Coach Sammy happy with start of journey to 2028 T20 World Cup after series win over Sri Lanka

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

June 16, 2026

AFTER the West Indies secured their first home T20 International series win in two years, Head Coach Daren Sammy says it’s an important step in buildi...

Football, Sports

HEROES WEAR CAPES

African debutants get shock draw with former champs Spain at FIFA World Cup

June 16, 2026

ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break d...

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Infantino celebrates ‘1 million fans’ so far at World Cup matches

June 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that one million fans have so far attended matches at the World Cup...

International News, Latest News, Sports

Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return

June 16, 2026

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her ret...

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MISSING AGAIN!

PAC moves to hold UHWI CEO accountable after third no-show

Jerome Williams Observer Staff Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com

June 16, 2026

The Public Accounts Committee will begin the process of having CEO of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Fitzgerald Mitchell, held acc...

News

Blackout bite

Small businesses hurt most by failure to implement OUR compensation recommendation

Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter

June 16, 2026

SEVERAL small businesses across the island are still counting their losses following the June 5 islandwide power outage that disrupted operations. Ene...

Latest News, News

Golding urges gov’t to come clean about talks with US on foreign deportees

June 16, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding is urging the government to come clean about reports that Jamaica and the US are mulling an agreeme...

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Cop charged with ‘Buju’ killing in Granville granted $1 million bail

June 16, 2026

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Police Constable Andrew Wilson, who is charged with the May 17 murder of Latoya “Buju” Bulgin in Granville, St James, has been gra...

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PNP Culture and Heritage Commission backs call for national day of recognition for Leonard P Howell

June 16, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) Culture and Heritage Commission is endorsing what it says is a growing call to formally designat...

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Oil falls below US$80 as US-Iran deal raises hopes of increased supply

June 16, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Global oil prices fell below US$80 a barrel on Tuesday as anexpected agreement between the United States (US) and Iran raised hope...

Football, Sports

‘Back on track’

Windies Head Coach Sammy happy with start of journey to 2028 T20 World Cup after series win over Sri Lanka

Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

June 16, 2026

AFTER the West Indies secured their first home T20 International series win in two years, Head Coach Daren Sammy says it’s an important step in buildi...

Latest News, Sports

Lyles sets world’s best time over 150 metres at Ostrava

June 16, 2026

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AFP) — United States (US) sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clock...

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Brianna Lyston third in 100m at Ostrava Golden Spike meet

June 16, 2026

Jamaica’s Brianna Lyston was third in the women’s 100m at Tuesday’s Ostrava Golden Spike meet- a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, running ...

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Rajindra Campbell claims shot put victory at LA Grand Prix

PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com

June 16, 2026

Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell produced a winning performance on Sunday’s second day of the USATF LA Grand Prix at Allyson Felix Field on ...

Football, Latest News, Sports, ...

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

June 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four y...

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‘A burden the country cannot afford’

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MANAGING director of JN Life Insurance Hugh Reid is cautioning that Jamaica could face significant economic fallout if more men do not take their heal...

June 15, 2026

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Ripton opens US$15.5 million Rogers Commercial Centre on Lady Musgrave Road

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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Ripton International Capital Holdings Limited has officially opened the Rogers Commercial Centre, a US$15.5-million mixed-use develo...

June 14, 2026

News

From Mona High to Intelligen

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THREE former Mona High School classmates are preparing to launch a technology platform they believe could help to simplify entrepreneurship in Jamaica...

June 14, 2026

Career & Education

Ocho Rios native serves aboard one of the world’s largest warships

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SEAMAN Lerou Smith, a native of Ocho Rios, serves the US Navy assigned to USS Carl Vinson, a US Navy aircraft carrier operating out of San Diego, Cali...

June 14, 2026

Entertainment, Latest News

Jamaican-born pilot Beth Powell honoured in Cannes for Discovering Bessie Coleman documentary

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Jamaican-born pilot and filmmaker Beth Powell’s Discovering Bessie Coleman, a documentary chronicling the life and legacy of pioneering aviator Bessie...

June 14, 2026

Business, Latest News

Audrey Marks reacquires Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in Paymaster parent

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Paymaster founder Audrey Marks has reacquired Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in APM Holdings Limited, returning control of the paymen...

June 14, 2026

Sports

Jamaican Powell lives out dream, becomes Windies T20 top run scorer

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On March 26, 2017, a 23-year-old Rovman Powell scored just five runs on his Twenty20 (T20) debut for the West Indies in a defeat to Pakistan. Almost a...

June 15, 2026

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Court of Appeal grants Fitz Jackson leave to appeal in Scotia Bank cheque fee case

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Anthony Williams, a member of the legal team representing Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson in his court matter with Scotia Bank i...

June 15, 2026

Business

US-born brand finds home in Black River: The Lyric Boutique

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TUCKED away in Black River, St Elizabeth, is the Lyric Boutique which offers more than authentic, handmade clothing and accessories. The store is the ...

June 14, 2026

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Police constable found dead in suspected suicide at Maroon Town station

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ST JAMES, Jamaica—A police constable reportedly shot and killed himself at the Maroon Town police station in St James Sunday morning. Observer Online...

June 14, 2026

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