Month: April 2026

Apr 3, 2026

Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdu…

Yvette D. Clarke (Photo: CMC) NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney General Pam Bond, saying it was “long overdue.” President

Apr 3, 2026

‘Running on empty’: Megan Thee Stallion on why she was rushed to hospital…

After falling ill while performing in the New York City Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Tuesday night, rapper Megan Thee Stallion was taken to the hospital. She has since offered an

Apr 3, 2026

Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration between the brand and one of

Apr 3, 2026

This Hilton Beach Resort in Bonaire Has $130 Rooms — With Turquoise Water, Reef Snork…

Turquoise water just offshore, a beach club pouring cocktails a few steps from the sand, and a reef you can swim out to in minutes — that’s the setup at Delfins Beach Resort, part of

Apr 3, 2026

The Antetokounmpo brothers make history as first three siblings on same active NBA ro…

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family made history on Tuesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-99. Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play due to a knee injury, and his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo was

Apr 3, 2026

Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report

(Photo: Shutterstock) April 3, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According

Apr 3, 2026

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison release date has been shortened again

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release has been moved up again ahead of an appeal hearing. The change to the disgraced musician’s release date comes just weeks after an earlier change slashed over a month

Apr 3, 2026

Barbados described as one of safest destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas

A map and flag of Barbados. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The chief executive officer of  the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, Andrea Franklin, says the international recognition of the island as one of the safest

Apr 3, 2026

Connecticut firefighter fatally shot by man who found him in bed with his ex-girlfrie…

Authorities in Connecticut have arrested and charged a man who fatally shot a veteran firefighter after he found the deceased victim in bed with his ex-girlfriend.  Per ABC 7, the fatal March 28 incident

Apr 3, 2026

BANKS CASHING IN – Jamaica Observer

Key Points: Banks are capitalising on Jamaica’s shift to electronic payments, with RTGS transaction volumes rising more than fivefold since 2018 even as cheque usage continues to decline sharply.   Customers are paying more