North & East

UDC's plans to transform Ocho Rios on the way

GENERAL Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Dr Damian Graham says Ocho Rios is yet to realise its fullest ability as its growth potential has not been tapped into. Read More

Call made for speedy tender to get Morant Bay Urban Centre moving
FACTORIES Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman Lyttleton “Tanny” Shirley has given the assurance that the redevelopment of the old Goodyear factory, located on the outskirts of Morant Bay, St Thomas, to the Morant Bay Urban Centre will be business...... Read More

'Di best move Government coulda eva mek'
GOVERNMENT has announced plans to develop the old Goodyear Factory in Morant Bay, St Thomas, into an urban town centre, a move which should see investments flowing into the parish.The project is being spearheaded by Factories Corporation of Jamaica.... Read More

Struggling university student determined to succeed
HE is the eldest of several children born to a single, unemployed mother. So, for him, survival is a struggle.And at 21 years old, Oshane Robinson is no stranger to hunger and homelessness — the former a fixture in his young life.... Read More

Great Huts — Portland's very own rustic attraction

BY ANNA-KAYE MCDONALD Observer writer | Monday, June, 12 2017

HAVE you ever wanted to just get away and be at one with nature?A trip to Great Huts Eco-Resort in Boston Bay, Portland, is likely to fulfil that desire. Read More

Broken

BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, June, 12 2017

GEORGE Duncan attempted to smile, but the pain of losing his wife of nine years to a brutal attack made what should have been a simple expression difficult. Read More

Mr and Miss Manchioneal 2017

Monday, June, 12 2017

M ANCHIONEAL All-Age School in Portland recently held its Mr and Miss Manchioneal 2017 contest. Here are some highlights: Read More

St Ann Municipal Corporation tackles homelessness

BY RENAE DIXON Observer satff reporter dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, June, 12 2017

A committee for the homeless in St Ann was last week revamped as part of efforts to reduce the number of street people in the parish. Read More

Photo: Broken

Monday, June, 12 2017

Paulette Duncan is pictured here with husband George. The 60-year-old woman was found dead in bushes in Exchange, St Ann. Read More

Bensonton community group encourages children to eat healthy

Monday, June, 12 2017

THE Bensonton Community Development Committee in St Ann, is encouraging healthy eating among students in the rural community. Read More

Cop concerned as 'small' disputes turn deadly in St Ann

BY RENAE DIXON Observer staff reporter dixonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Friday, June, 2 2017

OCHO RIOS, St Ann — At least one police officer has raised concerns about the way people are now settling disputes, following several stabbing deaths in fights that stemmed from “minor issues”.“Persons don't believe they... Read More

Narrow escape!

BY KIMONE FRANCIS Observer staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobserver.com | Monday, May, 29 2017

AN elderly couple narrowly escaped death after their two-bedroom house in Fruit Vale, Portland, collapsed during heavy showers which battered sections of the island two weeks ago.The couple, Millicent Graham and Lloyd... Read More

Port Antonio mayor eyes Long Bay Beach for development

Monday, May, 29 2017

PORT Antonio Mayor Paul Thompson has indicated that Long Bay Beach in Portland could be developed and marketed as a public beach if tourism interests come on board.“…I think I will have discussions with TPDCo (Tourism Product... Read More

Farmers' group making impact in Swift River

BY EVERARD OWEN Observer correspondent | Monday, May, 29 2017

Headley Wilson admits that he has not had the benefit of formal education. That, though, didn't prevent him from mobilising his community to form a farmers' group that he insists “can make a change”.That... Read More

Photo: Narrow escape!

Monday, May, 29 2017

Portland couple, Lloyd Mitchell and Millicent Graham, has been left homeless after their two-bedroom house collapsed during heavy showers. (Photo: Kenyon Hemans) Read More