- Forex: J$137.80 to one US dollar 5:44 pm
- Gov't signs contract with China Harbour for construction of 1650 houses in St Catherine 5:35 pm
- There will be no whitewashing of corruption scandals, PNP tells Holness 4:52 pm
- Hundreds of St Mary children receive free eye exams 4:35 pm
- JTB appoints Connect Worldwide for Japan market 4:05 pm
- Westmoreland man hit by minibus, dies 3:17 pm
Auto
VW Amarok Canyon: Sedan of Pickups
WHEN the Volkswagen (VW) Amarok came out in 2010, the pickup market was experiencing a paradigm shift. No longer was the pickup a crude tool for commercial operation. The modern pickup had to be just as competent on the job site as it was off it, handling family duties and more personal... Read More
Jeep Jamboree
KINGSTON Industrial Garage (KIG) has a rich heritage in the Jamaica automotive sector. Read More
AC Hotel big on current trends
WHEN AC Hotel by Marriott opened its doors on June 17, it brought with it not only 220 rooms to the Corporate Area, but three charging stations for all-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric Vehicles (PHEVs).“The chargers are owned and operated by the hotel and are... Read More
KIG reveals new Jeep Wrangler
KINGSTON Industrial Garage (KIG) revealed the long-awaited 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL on August 30 in downtown Kingston. Read More
Motorcycle workshop in Hanover on Sunday
WITH the hopes of stemming the tide of fatalities in the island's western end, motorcycle safety team Back to Basics (BTB) will be conducting a free workshop at the Youth Innovation Centre in Lucea, Hanover, on Sunday. Read More
Texaco gets new ceo
BELA Szabo was introduced to the public as GB Energy/Texaco Jamaica's new CEO during a farewell cocktail party for his predecessor, Mauricio Pulido, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday, September 5. Read More
Road deaths head to 400 mark
IF the current trend continues, Jamaica will see more than 400 traffic fatalities by the end of the year, and the Ministry of Transport has to do more than just damage control over the next three months. Read More
Porsche Taycan: a modern marvel
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor --- Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Friday, September, 6 2019
ELEVEN journalists from across 16 Latin America and Caribbean countries had the privilege of getting a sneak peak of Porsche's latest addition, the fully electric Taycan (pronounced tie-kan), ahead of its September 4 global release. Read More
Endless Porsche-abilities
PORSCHE'S latest innovation, the Taycan, had its global launch two days ago. However, Jamaica Observer's weekly Auto magazine was one of several publications from Latin American and the Caribbean to get access to the vehicle ahead of its big reveal. Read More
Porsche Taycan ushers new age
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor --- Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Friday, September, 6 2019
THE future is here! Forty-eight hours ago, German automaker Porsche unveiled its latest innovation: the Taycan (pronounced tie-kan), the world's first fully electric sports car. In addition to Germany, simultaneous reveals were held in China and Canada. The Taycan's... Read More
Jeremy Allen STREAMS to victory
Jeremy Allen was the toast of Crews Control 2019 held at at Priory, St Ann, on Saturday, August 17. His 2008 Honda Stream took home the Best of Show award as well as Best Multi-purpose vehicle, Best Honda, Best Modern Vehicle, Best Custom Vehicle, and second in the Best... Read More
School train service derailed
The implementation of the school train service proposed by Transport Minister Robert Montague in his sectoral presentation on June 4, 2019 has met technical challenges and the commencement has been delayed beyond the start of the September back-to-school... Read More
Back-to-school sprint
Troy Bernard, promoter of Off Roading on the Farm, joined forces with the Drivers Rallysport Club (DRC) to provide some back-to-school support for the community of Brighton River, St Elizabeth last Sunday. Read More
'We're ready for the road'
COME Monday morning, start of the school year, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) says commuters should have one less thing to worry about. Read More
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