Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Education Minister to visit Westwood High School after fire
Ruel Reid
Latest News, News
May 9, 2017

Education Minister to visit Westwood High School after fire

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Education Minister Senator Ruel Reid is to visit Westwood High School in Stewart Town, Trelawny tomorrow to meet with Principal, Karen Francis, as well as teachers and students in light of a fire which destroyed sections of the school last Tuesday.

Classes were suspended indefinitely on Wednesday following the fire which razed a section of the prominent boarding school.The flames, which were confined to the kitchen and dining areas, destroyed furniture and heavy-duty appliances. 

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
Latest News, News
More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
May 9, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says that more people are going to health centres for medical services. ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
Latest News, Regional
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
May 9, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas (CMC) – China has dismissed comments made by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to leaders of the Organization of ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
Latest News, News
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Friday, May 9, ended trading at $160.18 up from $159.93 by 25 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
Latest News, News
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In celebration of Read Across Jamaica Day, Pizza Hut Jamaica visited Ocho Rios Primary and Breadnut Hill Primary schools, engaging...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
Latest News, News
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
May 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police arrested four men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland on Friday. The compressed dr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US approves first at-home cervical cancer screening device
Health, International News, Latest News
US approves first at-home cervical cancer screening device
May 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical cancer screening tool as an alternative to Pap s...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Another man killed in police operation in St Andrew
Latest News, News
Another man killed in police operation in St Andrew
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead by police, and a firearm seized in Salisbury Plain district in St Andrew this morning. It was the third police...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
New cabinet for Canada PM Carney to be sworn in Tuesday
International News, Latest News
New cabinet for Canada PM Carney to be sworn in Tuesday
May 9, 2025
Ottawa, Canada (AFP)-Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in on Tuesday, launching his first full term in office after winning an el...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Lights out!
Latest News, Sports
Lights out!
JPL games postponed due to poor lighting
May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Premier League playoff game between Montego Bay United and Tivoli Gardens at Sabina Park will continue on Friday at 6:...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Science and innovation to feed humanity
Agriculture, Business
Science and innovation to feed humanity
May 7, 2025
WE are experiencing a time of significant upheaval, with far-reaching effects on agriculture, food production, and people. However, this is not a new ...
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
KFC brings stories to life at Clan Carthy, Tarrant Primary for Read Across Jamaica Day
Latest News, News
KFC brings stories to life at Clan Carthy, Tarrant Primary for Read Across Jamaica Day
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Restaurants of Jamaica Limited, the company that operates the KFC franchises, participated in the national observance of Read Acro...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Recent Posts

More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
Latest News, ...
More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
May 9, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says that more people are going to health centres for medical services. ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
Latest News, ...
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
May 9, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas (CMC) – China has dismissed comments made by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to leaders of the Organization of ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
Latest News, ...
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Friday, May 9, ended trading at $160.18 up from $159.93 by 25 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
Latest News, ...
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In celebration of Read Across Jamaica Day, Pizza Hut Jamaica visited Ocho Rios Primary and Breadnut Hill Primary schools, engaging...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
Latest News, ...
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
May 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police arrested four men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland on Friday. The compressed dr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
Latest News, ...
More residents visiting health centres – Tufton
May 9, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says that more people are going to health centres for medical services. ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
Latest News, ...
China dismisses US “smear” during talks between Rubio and Caribbean leaders
May 9, 2025
NASSAU, The Bahamas (CMC) – China has dismissed comments made by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to leaders of the Organization of ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
Latest News, ...
Forex: J$160.18 to one US dollar
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Friday, May 9, ended trading at $160.18 up from $159.93 by 25 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exch...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
Latest News, ...
Pizza Hut inspires youth at Ocho Rios, Breadnut Hill primary schools for Read Across Jamaica Day
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In celebration of Read Across Jamaica Day, Pizza Hut Jamaica visited Ocho Rios Primary and Breadnut Hill Primary schools, engaging...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
Latest News, ...
Four arrested in 500-lb ganja bust
May 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Police arrested four men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds of marijuana in Westmoreland on Friday. The compressed dr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct