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
Anthony Patrick architects two upsets almost simultaneously
Latest News, Sports
Anthony Patrick architects two upsets almost simultaneously
December 18, 2025
Wednesday could not have gone better for veteran coach Anthony Patrick, who masterminded two famous victories almost simultaneously. Patrick guided hi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Encore to a great soul
News
Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18, 2025
Encore to a great soul
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Support us!
News
Support us!
Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Support us!
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
A fitting musical farewell
Entertainment, Music
A fitting musical farewell
Gov’t, artiste fraterity honour legacy of Jimmy Cliff at official funeral
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
A fitting musical farewell
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cold shoulder
News
Cold shoulder
Labelled delinquents, some Child Diversion Programme participants struggling to reintegrate
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Cold shoulder
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, Sports
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CHRISTMAS @ One Park
Food, Lifestyle
CHRISTMAS @ One Park
December 18, 2025
Foodie News...Foodie News...Foodie News...
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, News
Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯
  • Latest News
  • Elections
  • All Woman
  • Clovis Toon
  • Food
  • Health
  • Food Awards
  • Latest News
  • Elections
  • All Woman
  • Clovis Toon
  • Food
  • Health
  • Food Awards
BVI public servants to receive outstanding increments for Christmas
Latest News, Regional
BVI public servants to receive outstanding increments for Christmas
December 18, 2025
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) – British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says several public servants will receive most of the...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
50 days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Melissa’s unprecedented destruction – UN
Latest News, News
50 days on, Jamaica struggles to rebuild after Melissa’s unprecedented destruction – UN
December 18, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations says Jamaica is still struggling to rebuild, 50 days after Hurricane Melissa’s unprecedented destruction. On...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Road patching begins in Kingston under GO programme
Latest News, News
Road patching begins in Kingston under GO programme
December 18, 2025
Government has commenced road patching works in Kingston under the GO Road Rehabilitation Programme, targeting priority corridors that require immedia...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Rise Up Jamaica concert in Germany raises €45,000 for Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
Latest News, News
Rise Up Jamaica concert in Germany raises €45,000 for Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
December 18, 2025
COLOGNE, Germany—Music once again proved its power to unite and uplift as the Rise Up Jamaica benefit concert raised €45,000 or approximately J$8.5 mi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Anthony Patrick architects two upsets almost simultaneously
Latest News, Sports
Anthony Patrick architects two upsets almost simultaneously
December 18, 2025
Wednesday could not have gone better for veteran coach Anthony Patrick, who masterminded two famous victories almost simultaneously. Patrick guided hi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Commerce ministry ramps up MSME recovery support
Latest News, News
Commerce ministry ramps up MSME recovery support
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) has stepped up coordinated support for micro, small and medium-sized enterp...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Epaper First Page
Monday, December 15, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
Monday, December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
Page 2 Monday, December 15, 2025
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
  • News
  • Central
  • Western
  • International News
  • News
  • Central
  • Western
  • International News
JN rallies volunteers to clean up hurricane-ravaged St James basic school
Latest News, News
JN rallies volunteers to clean up hurricane-ravaged St James basic school
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Volunteers from the JN Foundation, supported by members of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition, travelled to the DRB Grant Demons...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative gets $2 million boost
Latest News, News
‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative gets $2 million boost
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Clarendon Police has received a $2-million donation towards the staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual Shop wi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
30-year low murder rate evidence of effective Gov’t policy and partnership with security forces — Fitz-Henley
Latest News, News
30-year low murder rate evidence of effective Gov’t policy and partnership with security forces — Fitz-Henley
December 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Abka Fitz-Henley says Jamaica being on track to record the lowest number of mur...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Encore to a great soul
News
Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18, 2025
Encore to a great soul
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Support us!
News
Support us!
Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Support us!
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
  • Sports
  • Football
  • Horse Racing
  • Cricket
  • Athletics
  • Sports
  • Football
  • Horse Racing
  • Cricket
  • Athletics
Racing end Mount Pleasant’s unbeaten run in JPL
Latest News, Sports
Racing end Mount Pleasant’s unbeaten run in JPL
December 18, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica—Racing United surprised Mount Pleasant FA 1-0 in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League game played at Ferdie Neita Park on We...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, Sports
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
Football, Sports
Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
Football, Sports
Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
Football, Sports
Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
December 18, 2025
Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Trending

Trump bans and restricts entry to nationals of three Caribbean countries
Latest News, Regional
Trump bans and restricts entry to nationals of three Caribbean countries
24734 views
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday named Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Haiti as countries where citizens from ...
December 16, 2025
Toll of up to $1,400 proposed for May Pen to Williamsfield leg of highway
Latest News, News
Toll of up to $1,400 proposed for May Pen to Williamsfield leg of highway
9102 views
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Transport has revealed the proposed tolls for the Williamsfield to May Pen leg of Highway 2000, with the highest c...
December 16, 2025
JPS customers to see 7% bill increase, regulator approves deferral to avoid shock
Latest News, News
JPS customers to see 7% bill increase, regulator approves deferral to avoid shock
6486 views
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) customers will see a seven per cent rise in their December bills, covering November’s ...
December 15, 2025
JUTC to convert 610Ex Ocho Rios to Kingston service to regular route
Latest News, News
JUTC to convert 610Ex Ocho Rios to Kingston service to regular route
5119 views
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) says the 610Ex Ocho Rios to Kingston service will be converted to a regular route ten...
December 17, 2025
Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
Latest News, Regional
Jamaican man sentenced for defrauding American woman of US$181,000 in sweepstakes scheme
4896 views
SOUTH DAKOTA, United States (CMC)—A Jamaican man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five years in prison followed by three years of supervised rele...
December 16, 2025
Encore to a great soul
News
Encore to a great soul
4381 views
Encore to a great soul
December 18, 2025
Venezuela cancels all energy deals with Trinidad and Tobago
Latest News, Regional
Venezuela cancels all energy deals with Trinidad and Tobago
4373 views
CARACAS, Venezuela (CMC) – Venezuela on Monday said it has with “immediate effect” terminated any existing contract, agreement or negotiation with Tri...
December 15, 2025
First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
International News, Latest News, Sports
First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
4097 views
LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
December 17, 2025
Donald Trump launches attack on director found dead in Los Angeles
International News, Latest News
Donald Trump launches attack on director found dead in Los Angeles
3245 views
Donald Trump has launched a public attack following the fatal stabbing of director Rob Reiner and his wife, who were found dead on Sunday. In a post o...
December 15, 2025
Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
Latest News, News
Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
3028 views
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three men were reportedly fatally injured in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces Monday afternoon in the ...
December 15, 2025
More Trending
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets
Monday, December 15, 2025
Cartoon
Monday, December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
clovis
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Environment
  • Career & Education
  • Lifestyle
  • Regional
  • Environment
  • Career & Education

Polls

  • Videos
  • Videos
  • Features
  • Features
Thursday, November 16
Super Lotto Draw Results
2n
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
02 17 23 28 29
$299,000,000 3
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