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
St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
Latest News, ...
St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
January 11 11:36 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —In observance of Earthquake Awareness Month throughout January, the St James Municipal Corporation will intensify its routine publi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
Latest News, ...
10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
January 11 11:31 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Thirty-two people were killed in 27 fatal crashes during the month of December 2025 according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)....
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
Latest News, ...
ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
January 11 11:16 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The ISSA Champions Cup will kick off on January 20th and end on the 31st, Observer Online has been reliably informed. The start of t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
Latest News, ...
Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
January 11 10:49 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sports Minister Olivia Grange has extended condolences to the family, friends, and the wider sporting fraternity following the passi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Part 2 of ‘Kevin Smith: Cult Pastor’ documentary premieres on YouTube
January 11 10:41 AM
Once revered as a prophet, Kevin Smith’s legacy is now defined by a deadly cult ritual that claimed lives and led to posthumous charges of murder, con...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Transport Authority commences motor vehicle examinations January 12 for 2026/27 licencing period
Latest News, ...
Transport Authority commences motor vehicle examinations January 12 for 2026/27 licencing period
January 11 09:53 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Transport Authority will commence motor vehicle examinations on Monday, January 12 in preparation for the renewal of road licen...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
International News, ...
Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’
January 11 09:18 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Three children among four killed in St Elizabeth/ Westmoreland border crash
Latest News, ...
Three children among four killed in St Elizabeth/ Westmoreland border crash
January 11 09:12 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica —Three children and an adult died following a two-vehicle collision on the Crawford to Font Hill main road near the St Elizabeth...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Crime Watch

Incomplete file causes delay in triple murder case
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Incomplete file causes delay in triple murder case
February 27, 2025
AN incomplete file forced a postponement of the case against 32-year-old John Lee Roach who is accused of a 2024 triple murder. Roach, of a St James a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Alleged leader of Crescent Road gang ‘Mashie’ charged
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Alleged leader of Crescent Road gang ‘Mashie’ charged
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Police have charged an alleged gang leader following a shooting in Kingston in 2024. Charged is 31-year-old Dane Smith otherwise c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Police capture Spanish Town man wanted for 2021 murder
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Police capture Spanish Town man wanted for 2021 murder
February 17, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - Police captured a man wanted for murder following a traffic stop in Kitson Town, St Catherine on Sunday. Lawmen held 47-year-o...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man stabbed to death in Mandeville, suspect charged
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Man stabbed to death in Mandeville, suspect charged
February 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester man has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in Mandeville on Monday. Charged with mu...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Alleged ‘top shooter’ in Kingston gang captured by police
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
WATCH: Alleged ‘top shooter’ in Kingston gang captured by police
February 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — St Andrew South police say they have successfully apprehended one of the division’s most wanted men, alleged gangster Dino Sutherl...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Elizabeth man caught with identity paraphernalia
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
St Elizabeth man caught with identity paraphernalia
February 5, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 25-year-old man is now facing charges after he was found in possession of identity information belonging to people overseas....
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Choppie’ held with wooden gun
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
‘Choppie’ held with wooden gun
February 5, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon after a homemade weapon was discovered in his bedroom on Friday....
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Phone tech granted $500,000 bail after being caught with unaccounted devices
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Phone tech granted $500,000 bail after being caught with unaccounted devices
February 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 40-year-old phone technician was granted $500,000 bail after appearing in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday, fa...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
British woman on cocaine rap to face the court on March 20
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
British woman on cocaine rap to face the court on March 20
February 4, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Brandi James, the British woman who was charged after a substance believed to be cocaine was found in her luggage at the Sangster ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Alleged gang member facing murder charge
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Alleged gang member facing murder charge
February 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An alleged gang member was arrested and charged over the weekend for the reported killing of an opposing gang member over two year...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Duppy Maker ‘ charged with pastor’s murder
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
‘Duppy Maker ‘ charged with pastor’s murder
February 2, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica - A 27-year-old construction worker has been charged in relation to the January 18 murder of a 41-year-old pastor. Police say La...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ocho Rios business man shot and injured at his birthday party
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Ocho Rios business man shot and injured at his birthday party
February 2, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica - A prominent Ocho Rios business owner was shot and injured at his birthday party on Saturday night. The business man, Patrick Anthony...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two arrested in St Elizabeth after ganja find
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Two arrested in St Elizabeth after ganja find
February 2, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Two St Elizabeth men have been arrested after being held with 60 pounds of ganja over the weekend. Charged with possession of ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Family members arrested for murder of Portland man
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Family members arrested for murder of Portland man
February 2, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica - A Portland man is dead after he was attacked by the family members of another man he had injured during an earlier altercation. Po...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Update: Man fatally shot in Manchester identified as suspect in TikToker ‘Niah Gang’ killing
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Update: Man fatally shot in Manchester identified as suspect in TikToker ‘Niah Gang’ killing
January 29, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police have named the murder suspect who was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation in Downs, Manchester Wednesday morning...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Teen charged in fatal shooting of ‘Gal Tief’
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Teen charged in fatal shooting of ‘Gal Tief’
January 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 19-year-old construction worker has been slapped with several charges including murder in relation to the fatal shooting of a wo...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Woman charged after threatening police in viral video
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Woman charged after threatening police in viral video
January 28, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica - A 22-year-old Clarendon woman has been arrested and charged after making a video threatening violence against police officers las...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Missing woman found dead in St Thomas
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Missing woman found dead in St Thomas
January 27, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica - The body of a woman who had been reported missing was discovered Monday morning in Golden Valley, Seaforth, St Thomas. The deceas...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Education Ministry monitoring unrest in Spanish Town
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Education Ministry monitoring unrest in Spanish Town
January 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr Dana Morris Dixon says her ministry will know by 5 am Friday whether stude...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Curfew imposed in Spanish Town after reputed gang leader killed
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Curfew imposed in Spanish Town after reputed gang leader killed
January 23, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The communities of Ellerslie Pen and Tawes Meadows in Spanish Town, St Catherine are now under curfew. The Jamaica Constabular...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Spent Shell’ slapped with 13 charges
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
‘Spent Shell’ slapped with 13 charges
January 21, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica - A 35-year-old Manchester man is facing over a dozen charges, including accessory to murder after the fact, following his capture...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Curfew imposed in Kingston East
Crime Watch, Latest News, News
Curfew imposed in Kingston East
January 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Another 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the Kingston Eastern Police Division. The curfew began at 12:00 pm on Tuesd...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
Latest News, ...
St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —In observance of Earthquake Awareness Month throughout January, the St James Municipal Corporation will intensify its routine publi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
Latest News, ...
10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Thirty-two people were killed in 27 fatal crashes during the month of December 2025 according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)....
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
Latest News, ...
ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The ISSA Champions Cup will kick off on January 20th and end on the 31st, Observer Online has been reliably informed. The start of t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
Latest News, ...
Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
January 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sports Minister Olivia Grange has extended condolences to the family, friends, and the wider sporting fraternity following the passi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Part 2 of ‘Kevin Smith: Cult Pastor’ documentary premieres on YouTube
January 11, 2026
Once revered as a prophet, Kevin Smith’s legacy is now defined by a deadly cult ritual that claimed lives and led to posthumous charges of murder, con...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}

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