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LIMA, Peru (AFP)-Pope Leo XIV sought to reassure Catholics in his first interview published Thursday that he would not change key doctrine on gay marriage and women deacons, after his predecessor's divisive papacy. The US-born pontiff, elected four months ago, struck a different tone to outspoken Pope Francis, whose attempts to open the Church for the modern era enraged traditionalists. In an interview with US journalist Elise Ann Allen for...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cavalier SC revived their hopes of continuing the defence of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup title coming from behind to beat Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago in their crucial Group B game played at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday. After a loss and a draw, Wednesday’s win was crucial for Cavalier SC as they improved to four points and into second place behind leaders Cibao...

KINGSTON, Jamaica—YouTube blogger and philanthropist, Claude "Big Stone" Sinclair is worried about what the future holds for him after a spinal surgery he was scheduled to undergo on Wednesday at the University Hospital of the West Indies was cancelled. Sinclair, who has stage four prostate cancer, told Observer Online on Wednesday that because of the weakened state of his body and underlying problems, the surgery could not be done. He...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)-After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks. Starmer will greet Trump on the second day of the visit at his country residence, Chequers, with pressing issues such as trade, Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda. The prime minister has...

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The People’s National Party (PNP) says it will not support the reappointment of either Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert or Juliet Holness to the position of Speaker of the House. “The Speaker must serve the people of Jamaica as an impartial umpire of parliamentary proceedings, not partisan interests. Our Parliament cannot afford to repeat past mistakes. The next Speaker must uphold the constitution, safeguard the integrity of Parliament, act fairly and...

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —Councillor Patrick Forrester, (People's National Party, Petersfield Division) died in a motor vehicle crash in Westmoreland on Wednesday. Forrester died about 3:00 pm after the vehicle he was traveling in reportedly drifted off a section of the Whithorn main road and crashed into a building. Councillor Forrester’s son, who is currently in a critical condition in hospital, was also said to be traveling in the vehicle. The police...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) says it is deeply saddened by the passing of PNP councillor Patrick Forrester, who represented the Petersfield Division in the Westmoreland Central constituency. Forrester died in a motor vehicle crash on Wednesday. “Comrade Forrester’s passing is a terrible blow to the party and to the people of Petersfield. He was a humble and devoted servant, committed to uplifting his community and always...

Westmoreland Teens Charged for House Breaking and Larceny