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ONLINE READER'S COMMENT: To be alive in Jamaica is like a miracle.
The Editor,To be alive in Jamaica is like a miracle.Life is becoming more uncertain in Jamaica now, more than ever. And the question that is so often times being asked is: "Who next?" Read More
Weather forecast: Widely scattered showers this afternoon
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica says a trough is expected to linger across the island through the weekend, while a tropical wave is expected influence weather conditions island wide on Sunday. Read More
Prayer for the Day
Body of Christ, save me!Save me from my great arch-enemy, my weak and faltering self.Save me from all greed of money, of power, and of praise.Save me from thirst for pleasure, worldly show, and midnight revelry. Read More
O-Wrap: Aretha Franklin dies… Alleged gang leader killed… KSAMC to remove illegal signs
In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE's top 10 stories for today:1. 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died Read More
Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain — study
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — If you quit smoking and gain weight, it may seem like you're trading one set of health problems for another. But a new US study finds you're still better off in the long run. Read More
CSEC pass rate increases for public school students
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has reported an increase in the pass rate for students in public schools who sat the compulsory subjects of Mathematics and English Language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) this year, when compared to 2017. Read More
Gun handed over to police following dispute in Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were handed over to the police, following an alleged dispute between two men at a residence on Terrence Avenue, Kingston 20, this morning. Read More
Meat-heavy low-carb diets can 'shorten lifespan' — study
Paris, France (AFP) — Middle-aged people who get roughly half their daily calories from carbohydrates live several years longer on average than those with meat-heavy low-carb diets, researchers reported Friday. Read More
Economy grew by 1.8% April to June quarter — PIOJ
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the economy grew by an estimated 1.8 per cent for the April to June 2018 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. Read More
Forex: J$137.35 to one US dollar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, August 16 ended trading at J$137.35 up by 15 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange trading summary. Read More
Walker's Place of Safety to be rebuilt as state-of-the-art facility
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Floyd Green, says the Walker's Place of Safety, which was destroyed by fire in January this year, will be a state-of-the-art facility once completed. Read More
Traffic diverted from a section of Hagley Park Road — NWA
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that traffic heading towards Half-Way-Tree along Hagley Park Road has been diverted on to West Road and East Road to exit on to Hagley Park Road by way of either Elspeth Avenue or Carpenter... Read More
KSAMC to remove illegal signs
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) said it will be removing illegal signs and billboards erected across the city. Read More
Use tax policy to incentivise water efficiency — G2K
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Generation 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has suggested using tax incentives and discounts on building permit fees to promote the use of water-efficient plumbing and appliances. Read More
Grange sad at passing of Count Prince Miller
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has expressed sadness at the passing of Jamaican singer and actor Count Prince Miller, who had been ill for some time. Read More
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