Jamaica Observer

MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match. "Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, at 8:00 am (0700 GMT), of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," his club Tenerife, said in a statement. "No words can ease the pain; nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoug

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has confirmed that Audley Deidrick will retire from his role as president and chief executive officer (CEO), describing his departure as part of a collaborative, long-term, planned succession process structured by the Board of Directors. Deidrick will begin pre-retirement leave at the end of this week, the AAJ revealed in a statement on Tuesday. It said the decision comes by mutual agreement between Deidrick and the board and embodies

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Entertainment and Culture Minister Olivia Grange has commended the Forever 1NE Music Festival as an exciting new initiative and lauded its pioneer and dancehall superstar, Masicka, for his contribution to the industry. Grange expressed these sentiments when she delivered her guest speaker’s address at the media launch for the festival in Portmore on Monday evening. “This project from Masicka, who is one of the most dynamic forces on the dancehall scene, is worthy of commend

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Waterhouse FC climbed to the top of the Legend Jamaica Premier League after beating Cavalier FC 2-1 in their first round game played at Drewsland on Monday evening. It was the fifth win of the campaign for Waterhouse, one of two teams yet to lose a game. Waterhouse now lead the table with 18 points, overtaking Tru-Juice who are on 17 points, followed by Racing United on 16 points and Montego Bay United on 15 points. In the first game of the double-header, Mt Pleasant FA c

Observer Online has learnt that Jermaine Thomas has been sacked by Molynes United following a 1-2 loss to Mount Pleasant on Monday. It was Molynes' sixth defeat from eight games this season which saw them lurking just above the relegation zone in 12th spot on six points. With only two wins, the management team has seen enough, according to Observer sources. Thomas took charge of Molynes during the 2023–24 season after Alex Thomas was removed. He subsequently guided the club through difficult

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — A man who police say was on his way to commit a contract murder was fatally shot after being intercepted and engaging cops in a firefight in Knockpatrick, Manchester, on Monday. Up to press time police had not released the identity of the man, who was travelling with a lap dog. The pet was not harmed in the shoot-out. Head of the Manchester police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, said about 12:10 pm cops were acting on information of a “threat to life” when they i

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The National Health Fund (NHF) is developing an initiative to have a mobile mammography unit travel across the island, providing critical screening service to the public. While the programme is still in its early stages, it comes as western Jamaica faces a severe shortage of mammography equipment used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer. “We’re working on a mobile solution, but are not at the point to say it’s fully sorted, but early in the new year we can update y

On Sunday night, inside the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, Matea Mahal Smith was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026. The 24-year-old whose initiative, Love Always, Matea, supports children with disabilities, said she saw the Miss Jamaica World pageant as an opportunity to enhance the work that she started. “What drew me to the Miss Jamaica World contest was its Beauty with a Purpose initiative. I have always believed that beauty should extend beyond what people see,” Smith told t

LASCO Financial Services Limited (LFSL) has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and the advancement of grass roots sports through a donation of medical supplies to St Catherine-based corner league team, Soccer Saints Football Club. The supplies are aimed at strengthening the club’s ability to provide care for players and manage minor injuries sustained on the field. The donation forms part of LASCO Financial’s continued efforts to support organisations that positively impact the

WITH cricket in the Caribbean at a financial crossroads, Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) President Dr Donovan Bennett says the association’s interest in hosting India and England next year is driven purely by the need to boost its limited revenues. The West Indies will host the two international cricket powerhouses in 2027 in what could be the region’s only major international series next year. Although not announced by the respective cricket boards or the ICC, it’s been reported that reigni

Fringe is bringing a little swing to wedding designs for 2027! From oversized lampshades to delicately trimmed menus, this familiar decorative finish is adding texture, movement and vintage charm to celebrations. Some may remember it from a lampshade in their grandmother’s sitting room. Today, that nostalgic detail feels fresh when paired with contemporary furniture, thoughtful lighting and a considered colour palette. Cream and champagne offer softness, burgundy and chocolate bring richness, w

Murder accused Andre Ruddock on Monday claimed that his now-deceased pastor, Kevin Smith, wanted him to take the blame for the October 17, 2021 murder of 39-year-old Taneka Gardner. But when he insisted that he would not, an argument developed between both of them in a police service vehicle which was taking them to Kingston from Montego Bay and the pastor threatened to crash the car and kill them all. According to Ruddock, because of the threat, he was taken from the vehicle, in which three me

PRIME Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Monday challenged governments to move beyond traditional thinking about development, arguing that the greatest obstacle is not a shortage of money but the failure of States and institutions to deliver efficiently. Speaking during a leadership conversation with his counterparts at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, Holness said governments must treat “efficiency as a resource”, becoming more agile and responsive as cit

IN a move to address what it sees as a disconnect between young people and legislators, the Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says it is committed to creating more opportunities for youth to get involved in shaping policy, particularly on issues affecting them. The youth-led advocacy group says it aims to represent and bolster a holistic integration of young people’s voices, ensuring that legislation appropriately prioritises and protects the well-being of this vulnerable demographic. Speaking

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) — Michael Carrick brushed off suggestions he has just two games left as Manchester United boss as he prepares his underperforming side for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Roma. Carrick’s position at Old Trafford is increasingly precarious following Saturday’s 0-2 defeat at Chelsea, which extended United’s winless run in all competitions to nine games — they last had a longer such sequence in 1984. Former United and England midfielder Carrick was asked

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Naavya Sharma snared four wickets, and skipper Thomas Rew blasted an unbeaten half-century to lead England Lions to a lopsided eight-wicket win over West Indies ‘A’ in the opening Twenty20 match on Sunday. None of the home side’s batters managed to negotiate the pace of Sharma and Scott Currie, leading to them being skittled out for a meagre 98 in 19.4 overs after being sent in to bat at Conaree Sports Club. Faced with a straightforward run chase, Rew slammed an even

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Sovereignty won the $7-million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday, denying Forever Young a rare repeat in the showpiece of the racing extravaganza. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, 2025 Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty seized his first chance at the Classic after he was scratched from last year’s edition because of a fever. He was beaten twice to open his 2026 campaign, and his Classic participation was again threatened by a ho

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 17-year-old schoolboy is in police custody after he reportedly stabbed to death another student during a dispute near Holmwood Technical High in north east Manchester on Monday. The identity of the victim has not been released. Police said about 2:15 pm the boys were at a football match when a dispute erupted and the 15-year-old was stabbed to death. Police said the 17-year-old claims that he was attacked by three boys, one of whom hit him in his face with a piece of b

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has cleared Kingston College (KC) of any breach of its quota rule after dismissing an allegation made by Vauxhall High concerning the eligibility of four players on the North Street-based school's under-19 football team. In a letter dated November 2, 2026, and addressed to Vauxhall's principal, ISSA's Competitions Department said its investigation confirmed that all four players identified in the complaint were legitimately registered to Kin

  KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is taking his criticism of the Government’s Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to the recording studio, teasing a new song titled We Di Money Deh, which questions the distribution of assistance to Jamaicans still struggling to rebuild their lives following the devastating storm. The entertainer shared snippets of the unreleased track on Instagram, showing himself in the studio while listening to the song which echoes concerns about accounta