- COVID economies to recover quicker than in previous crises — BoE 1:57 pm
- Former Petrojam chairman charged over US$73,000 reimbursements 1:47 pm
- Caribbean Airlines launches non-stop service from Barbados to JFK 1:37 pm
- Harry, Meghan show 'courage' in airing mental struggles — W House 1:12 pm
- Gender lens needed to bridge gap created by pandemic — Johnson Smith 1:02 pm
- Fontana Pharmacy launches drive to 'End Period Poverty' 12:52 pm
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The new field hospital which opened in Falmouth Trelawny just yesterday is already expected to be at full capacity by today as Jamaica continues to report record number...
MONTEGO BAY, St James — A 16-year-old student was among eight persons fatally shot while at least three others, including a 13-year-old boy, were left nursing gunshot wounds as...
A South Florida court has awarded Khago and his management US$800,000 in damages in a counter-suit filed against music producer Kemar “Flava” McGregor, principal of Streaminn...
Taking no chances, the family of Natalie Muirhead rushed to stage her funeral and burial yesterday at the Dovecot Memorial Park and Crematorium in St Catherine, ahead of Government's...
ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — All-rounder Fabian Allen clobbered three sixes off the penultimate over to lead West Indies to a nervy three-wicket win against Sri Lanka in...
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LATEST NEWS
COVID economies to recover quicker than in previous crises — BoE 1:57 pm
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The economic crisis caused by COVID-19 will leave fewer longer-term scars than previous recessions, Bank of England (BoE) governor Andrew...
Former Petrojam chairman charged over US$73,000 reimbursements
1:47 pm
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Chairman of Petrojam, Dr Perceval Bahado-Singh, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of obtaining money by means of false...
Caribbean Airlines launches non-stop service from Barbados to JFK
1:37 pm
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Caribbean Airlines plans to launch a non-stop service between Barbados and the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York next...
Harry, Meghan show 'courage' in airing mental struggles — W House
1:15 pm
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House said Monday that it took "courage" for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to speak out in a bombshell interview with Oprah...
NEWS
Accreditation agency urges end to subletting of COVID-19 test kits 3:20 pm
CHIEF executive officer (CEO) of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) Sharonmae Shirley is encouraging medical facilities to apply to the JANAAC...
The Jamaica Observer is 28: A midwife's tale
4:40 pm
Exactly 28 years to the day, the Jamaica Observer yesterday marked a moment in time that has changed the media landscape in Jamaica and achieved what only one other......
Jamaica has achieved many successes in gender equality — Grange
3:20 pm
MINISTER of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange has argued that Jamaica has enjoyed many successes in its mission to achieve......
Concrete plans
9:10 pm
Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) is preparing to spend US$12 million (approximately $1.8 billion) this year to increase its production capacity to meet an......
Misinformation, selfishness hurting COVID-19 vaccine push
3:50 am
STAKEHOLDERS in the global health sector have suggested that a great use of policies and technology is needed to encourage the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in countries......
SPORT
Record numbers for JOA's high-level coaches' course 8:50 pm
A record number of coaches across the spectrum of sport have responded to the call of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) in respect of a high-level coaches' course,...
Brathwaite summons Bangladesh spirit for SL Test preparations
8:50 pm
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Seasoned opener Kraigg Brathwaite wants the same spirit which fuelled the recent Test series victory in Bangladesh to be a part of the......
Wavell Hinds takes Paralympic Games top job
6:20 am
Former Jamaica and West Indies cricketer Wavell Wayne Hinds is now a Paralympic Ambassador with his recent appointment as Chef de Mission for the 2024......
Resolute Roy Rogers lands Lindy Delapenha Memorial Trophy
8:50 pm
Roy Rogers, the Dennis Lee-conditioned five-year-old grey gelding, confirmed his status as a horse of considerable worth after holding off rivals to win the......
BUSINESS
First Rock stays solid in real estate market 3:50 am
First Rock is riding high after a fulfilling year, with record profits for 2020 and optimistic projections for 2021.
JNSBL using GIS technology to assist clients
2:50 pm
JN Small Business Loans Limited (JNSBL) is confident that its use of geographic information system (GIS) technology is allowing it to assist its clients during times of...
Jamaica Broilers increases its stake in Haitian subsidiary; acquiring an additional 13.84% equity
7:40 pm
Jamaica Broilers Group is exhibiting much faith in its Haitian subsidiary, which has been the most tumultuous of all its business segments, by increasing its equity...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Oliver Mair announces UWI scholarship 4:00 am
The Consul General in Miami and the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council have awarded a scholarship for a student to attend the Reggae Studies...
Respect due!
4:00 am
When longtime collaborator Tony Anthony asked Ammoye to sing the female part to his latest song, Speak to A Girl, she had no hesitation, given its poignant...
Sevana stands out on Jazz finale 'Butch' Stewart remembered for leadership
5:50 am
LATE chairman of the Jamaica Observer, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, was remembered on Saturday's final night of the virtual staging of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues...
COLUMNS
'There is life beyond this valley' 8:10 pm
“There is life beyond this valley,” declared Michael Lee-Chin during a recent interview on a Canadian television station.
Betting on women's leadership for a better post-COVID-19 world
8:10 pm
THIS year, International Women's Day will shine the spotlight on women's leadership and the need for gender equality in a post-COVID-19 world. Surely, the pace of...
The Jamaica Observer is 28: A midwife's tale
4:40 pm
Exactly 28 years to the day, the Jamaica Observer yesterday marked a moment in time that has changed the media landscape in Jamaica and achieved what only one other...
REGIONAL
Clarendon custos slams indisciplined Jamaicans 2:00 pm
LIONEL TOWN, Clarendon – While donating furniture and supplies that he hopes will be useful to front line workers once vaccination begins, custos of Clarendon...
Repaying debt is no fun
1:40 pm
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — It's often very difficult to pay off debt.
Prioritise renal patients for COVID-19 vaccine, says doctor
2:30 pm
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Consultant nephrologist at the Mandeville Regional Hospital here, Dr Racquel Lowe-Jones, is appealing for individuals suffering from...
EDITORIALS
Beyond COVID-19, poverty must be addressed 8:50 pm
As COVID-19 cases soar, the cry that indiscipline is the main source gets louder and louder.
Good ideas come to the Caribbean to die
3:00 pm
The acting chief executive officer (CEO) of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited, Ms Eva Mitchell, has revived a long-running debate about promoting Caribbean...
An argument for football
8:40 pm
Jamaican sports lovers have good reason to smile after last weekend's track and field meets across the country.
AUTO
2021 Kia Sonet: new kid on the block 5:30 pm
AS the demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues unabated, the market has seen a shift, not in the middle, but at either end. Buyers want either smaller SUVs...
US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
6:00 pm
DETROIT, United States (AP) — The US Government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small...
The 2021 Audi Q5: A class of its own
3:40 pm
The third generation of Audi's top-selling compact luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, the Q5, will grace Jamaican shores next month according to...