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
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • 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
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • 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
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International 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
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
Business, ...
Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30 10:56 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
Latest News, ...
Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
December 30 10:33 AM
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Falmouth double murder victims identified
Latest News, ...
Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30 10:06 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
International News, ...
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
December 30 10:00 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
International News, ...
Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
December 30 09:36 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—British actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons re...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
Latest News, ...
St Mary to serve up fireworks at Pagee Beach
December 30 09:23 AM
ST MARY, Jamaica — Pagee Beach will be the stage for an epic New Year’s Eve bash, which has taken on added significance for families and businesses im...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Suriname gov’t declares day of mourning after mass killing
Latest News, ...
Suriname gov’t declares day of mourning after mass killing
December 30 09:12 AM
ARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — The Suriname Government has declared Friday as a day of national mourning following the tragic incident that occurred on S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trinidad gov’t seeking regional and international partners to restart oil refinery
Latest News, ...
Trinidad gov’t seeking regional and international partners to restart oil refinery
December 30 08:28 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Government is exploring the possibility of regional and international partners being involved ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

2024

January is Earthquake Awareness Month
Letters
January is Earthquake Awareness Month
January 10, 2024
Dear Editor, I am writing to draw attention to the significance of January as Earthquake Awareness Month, especially in the context of small island de...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Renowned Christian philanthropist heading to Jamaica
News
Renowned Christian philanthropist heading to Jamaica
January 10, 2024
PASTOR Joe Persaud, a global Christian philanthropist, will headline a major leadership summit at Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston this weekend. ...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St James councillors deserve a failing grade
Letters
St James councillors deserve a failing grade
January 10, 2024
Dear Editor, The leadership of the parish of St James has been criticised for being moribund and lacking innovative ideas to leverage the vast potenti...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica and its diaspora: Working in partnership for prosperity
Columns
Jamaica and its diaspora: Working in partnership for prosperity
January 10, 2024
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ), the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), and its youth arm, the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) cont...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
State should set the example with amenities for people with disabilities
Editorial
State should set the example with amenities for people with disabilities
January 10, 2024
The foot injury that has given Government Senator Charles Sinclair some amount of difficulty to move around is most regrettable, and we extend best wi...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Cartoon
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024
Eyebrows were raised late Saturday evening as event promoter Nicholas "Zimi" Mahfood teased photos of the Zimi Seh Brunch set-up on his Partygoers tur...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lil Kish grateful for Sting début
Entertainment, Music
Lil Kish grateful for Sting début
Kediesha Perry 
January 10, 2024
Teen sensation Lil Kish has added a grand accolade to her career achievements with her recent performance at the Sting stage show on Boxing Day. As on...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US market a threat to Caribbean cricket – former CWI director
Cricket, Sports
US market a threat to Caribbean cricket – former CWI director
January 10, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Former Cricket West Indies director Baldath Mahabir has raised the alarm that the emergence of the United States as a ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fulfilling roles in data
Business
Fulfilling roles in data
January 10, 2024
AS accountants, we apply the language of business to bring much-needed clarity into the decision room. It helps us provide insight and report on tax, ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
This Day in History – January 10
News
This Day in History – January 10
January 10, 2024
This is the 10th day of 2024. There are 356 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1994: The trial of Lorena Bobbitt, who cut off her husband's peni...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Armed men storm an Ecuador TV studio during a live broadcast as attacks in the country escalate
Latest News
Armed men storm an Ecuador TV studio during a live broadcast as attacks in the country escalate
January 9, 2024
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast T...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in ‘X-Men’ and ‘Designated Survivor,’ dies at 42
Latest News
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in ‘X-Men’ and ‘Designated Survivor,’ dies at 42
January 9, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "Agent Game" as well as the T...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever prime minister at age 34 and the first who is openly gay
Latest News
Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever prime minister at age 34 and the first who is openly gay
January 9, 2024
PARIS (AP) — France saw its youngest-ever prime minister and first openly gay one named Tuesday as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for t...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
Latest News
Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens’ Instagram and Facebook feeds
January 9, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Green to play against West Indies, Renshaw recalled for Australia
Latest News
Green to play against West Indies, Renshaw recalled for Australia
January 9, 2024
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)— Australian allrounder Cameron Green will start the first Test against the West Indies, selectors said Wednesday, but who repl...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold hit by knee injury
Latest News
Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold hit by knee injury
January 9, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Liverpool have suffered a blow after England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for several weeks with a knee...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: ‘The car lift up like a plane’ – eyewitness recounts Negril bridge crash
Latest News
WATCH: ‘The car lift up like a plane’ – eyewitness recounts Negril bridge crash
Kimberley Peddie, Observer Writer 
January 9, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A man who says he witnessed a Toyota Voxy plunge into a river in Negril, Westmoreland on Tuesday has likened the car accident ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Baby Yoda gets his own ‘Star Wars’ movie
Latest News
Baby Yoda gets his own ‘Star Wars’ movie
January 9, 2024
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)— Coming to the big screen, he is. Fan favourite Baby Yoda will co-star in a new Star Wars movie entitled "The Mandalo...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Middlesbrough stun Chelsea flops to take League Cup semi-final lead
Latest News
Middlesbrough stun Chelsea flops to take League Cup semi-final lead
January 9, 2024
MIDDLESBROUGH, United Kingdom (AFP)— Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned a familiar lack of cutting edge after his team lost the first leg of th...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Judge in Haiti issues arrest warrants accusing former presidents and prime ministers of corruption
Latest News
Judge in Haiti issues arrest warrants accusing former presidents and prime ministers of corruption
January 9, 2024
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A judge in Haiti has issued arrest warrants for more than 30 high-ranking officials accused of government corruption, inc...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latvian freed of drug charges in Jamaica
Latest News
Latvian freed of drug charges in Jamaica
January 9, 2024
Latvian national Rihard Upeniks was on Tuesday freed of all drug charges when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Upeniks was char...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
Business, ...
Dequity Capital Management calls off IPO after failing to meet minimum subscription
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dequity Capital Management Limited has terminated its planned initial public offering (IPO) after the share sale failed to attract...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
Latest News, ...
Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
December 30, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noti...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Falmouth double murder victims identified
Latest News, ...
Falmouth double murder victims identified
December 30, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The police have released the identities of the two men who were fatally shot in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Monday afternoon. The decea...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
International News, ...
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
December 30, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
International News, ...
Actor Idris Elba Knighted in UK’s New Year honours list
December 30, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—British actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons re...
{"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