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know for Thursday, August 31, 2023 Jackson, Thompson-Herah and Richardson headline Diamond League meet Jamaican sprint queens Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah, along with American "rock stars" Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson are among the headliners of a [s]( line-up at todayâs Diamond League meet in Zurich](. Coming just days after the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Zurich throws up a super-charged evening of track and field, with 14 finals. Cops boost presence in major town centres for back-to-school shopping The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has deployed additional members of its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) in major town centres to manage back-to-school shopping. JCFâs Corporate Communications Network said the police will be on hand to maintain order. Officers of PSTEB will also be assisted by the JCFâs Quick Response Team. One week since disappearance, call for more support to find missing Medikk Today marks one week since the [disappearance of up-and-coming dancehall artiste Stephany Williams]( more popularly called Medikk, and one social media influencer is calling for support for her family and friends. Booking agent Shelly-Ann Curran, who formerly managed Medikk, wants the focus kept on the deejay. "Post her, keep her name in atmosphere. We want her home alive," said Curran, who is representing the family.
Advertisement Big increase in fuel prices Motorists will be paying more for fuel when they fill up at the pumps as of today. This is according to the latest price listing from Petrojam, the state-owned oil refinery. Check out the new prices [here](. ITA depots to close at noon today The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) will [close several of its examination depots at noon]( today to facilitate a staff engagement session. The affected depots are the ITAâs head office at Maxfield Avenue, St Thomas Examination Depot, Harbour View Examination Depot, Swallowfield Examination Depot, Spanish Town Examination Depot, and Spanish Town Road Examination Depot. They will resume regular operations at 8:30 am Friday. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Another mixed bag of weather conditions is anticipated today. According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, the morning will be partly cloudy across eastern parishes, otherwise mainly sunny. It will be windy along the south coast. Widely scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are anticipated across central and western parishes. It is also expected to be windy. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING âWe never quitâ: Resolute Fraser-Pryce eyes Paris, thanks supporters after injury scare
Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who suffered an injury scare at the recently concluded World Championships in Budapest, has sought to [assure fans that she will make a strong return to the track]( and says sheâs looking forward to competing at next yearâs Olympics in Paris. Woman among four suspects held in Beryllium robbery in Mandeville; $2.5m recovered
A woman is among four persons who have been [arrested in connection with last Fridayâs robbery of a Beryllium security team]( Scotiabank in Mandeville, Manchester. Incoming travellers must fill out immigration form online
Beginning September 1, 2023, [travellers coming to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY US mission in Iraq ends
On August 31, 2010, President Barack Obama ended the US combat mission in Iraq, declaring no victory after seven years of bloodshed and telling those divided over the war in his country and around the world: âIt is time to turn the page.â For more stories, visit our website at www.jamaicaobserver.com or [sign up for our e-paper](. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( Copyright © 2023 Jamaica Observer, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:
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