August 9, 2026
0 Comments · Make a comment
ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER
Latest News, News
August 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — St James High School, which is continuing its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, has been selected as the beneficiary ...
Latest News, Sports
August 9, 2026
OREGON, United States (AFP) — Shanoya Douglas won a silver medal in the women’s 200m and Tiana Marshall won the bronze medal in the 100m hurdles on Sa...
Latest News, Regional
August 9, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is calling for stronger policies to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and expand o...
Latest News, News
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For 75 years, Vaz Preparatory has contributed significantly to the country’s education system. Several of its graduates have also ...
International News, Latest News, Regional
August 9, 2026
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) – The British Virgin Islands is developing a new water policy outlining assistance and subsidies for farmers as ...
Latest News, News
August 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 15th annual Putnam County Wine and Music Festival takes place at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, New York on A...
Latest News, News
August 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pure National Limited, Jamaica's leading ice manufacturer and one of the biggest in the English-speaking Caribbean, which produce...
Latest News, News
August 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pure National Limited, Jamaica's leading ice manufacturer and one of the biggest in the English-speaking Caribbean, which produce...
Polls
HOUSE RULES
- 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 Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
- 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.
- We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
- Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
- Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
- If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
- Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy