Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
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Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Warning that Jamaica is facing a deepening crisis driven by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), regional priority non-communicab...
Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
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Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
BY EVERARD OWEN 
April 4, 2026
PORT ANTONIO, Portland — Port Antonio hospital has received two specialised beds through the efforts of Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland Isat...
US-based Mwata Modola eyes Ja market with Garrison
Entertainment, Music
US-based Mwata Modola eyes Ja market with Garrison
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE 
April 4, 2026
US-BASED reggae hopeful Mwata Modola is setting his sights on Jamaica’s music landscape as he promotes his latest single Garrison — a track he says re...
Traffic relief expected after JPS turns on lights
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Traffic relief expected after JPS turns on lights
April 4, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Commute-lengthening traffic snarls are expected to soon ease on a section of the heavily trafficked Fairfield Road, in the vic...
‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
Football, Sports
‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
JFF to lodge complaint over suspected handball in painful loss to DR Congo
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is to write to the general secretary of FIFA to express discontent with the officials allowing what President Mi...
itel taps AI to fast-track future BPO leaders
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itel taps AI to fast-track future BPO leaders
April 4, 2026
ONE of Jamaica’s leading business processing outsourcing (BPO) companies, itel, is strengthening its investment in employee development through innova...
‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
Entertainment, Latest News
‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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The pulse of Discovery Bay, St Ann, quickened from the very first beat until the sun dipped low, as Zimi Entertainment and Main Event Entertainment Li...
Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
News
Sin tax not enough to fight NCDs, warns public health specialist
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 4, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Warning that Jamaica is facing a deepening crisis driven by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), regional priority non-communicab...
Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
News
Port Antonio Hospital gets two electronic beds; 10 more coming
BY EVERARD OWEN 
April 4, 2026
PORT ANTONIO, Portland — Port Antonio hospital has received two specialised beds through the efforts of Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland Isat...
Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
Latest News, Sports
Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—World Athletics Championships medallists Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton are down to contest the seldom-run 150m at Saturday’s Mir...
Reno seek revenge over Humble Lion in JFF Championships
Latest News, Sports
Reno seek revenge over Humble Lion in JFF Championships
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reno FC will be looking to avenge their first-round loss to Humble Lion FC when they meet in a Zone B top-of-the-table clash in the ...
Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
Latest News, Sports
Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—There are heightened expectations as Jamaica starts their defence of the overall title as the 53rd staging of the Carifta track and ...
‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
Football, Sports
‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
JFF to lodge complaint over suspected handball in painful loss to DR Congo
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is to write to the general secretary of FIFA to express discontent with the officials allowing what President Mi...
In-form Don Kwesi the front-runner for Linval McFarlane Trophy race
Horse Racing, Sports
In-form Don Kwesi the front-runner for Linval McFarlane Trophy race
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
Don Kwesi, who has been in top form while showing consistency at middle distances and the ability to handle different pace scenarios, appears the righ...

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