Jamaican News Observer

 A Spirit Airlines plane was reportedly struck by gunfire while attempting to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This incident occurred amidst ongoing violence in the area, which has been plagued by gang-related conflicts. The flight, arriving from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, came under fire as it was descending towards the airport, though thankfully, the aircraft managed to land safely without any significant injuries reported among passengers or crew. The incident appears to be related to clashes between rival gangs in the vicinity of the airport, which have escalated tensions in the region. The shooting resulted in damage to the aircraft but did not affect its critical systems. This is not an isolated event, as another aircraft operated by Sky Cana was similarly shot at while landing in Haiti, leading to damage to its fuselage  . The violence surrounding the airport has prompted multiple airlines, including American Airlines and Spirit A...

In a tragic turn of events, a passerby made a grim discovery on Lyndhurst Road in Kingston, Jamaica, early Thursday morning. The unidentified body of a man was found lying near the roadside, sending shockwaves throughout the usually busy community. The body, discovered at approximately 6:30 a.m., has left both residents and authorities with more questions than answers, as the circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain shrouded in mystery. According to initial reports, the lifeless body was spotted by a pedestrian who was on their way to work. The passerby, upon noticing the motionless figure, immediately contacted the police. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as distressing, with several onlookers gathering as word spread about the discovery. The man appeared to be in his late 30s or early 40s, but there were no immediate indications of his identity, as he carried no identification documents. The police arrived on the scene promptly, securing the area and diverting traffic to ensur...