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
WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Latest News, ...
WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
December 25 04:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Some 61 new mothers who gave birth on Thursday, December 25, at Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital in downtown Kingston were presen...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Spice celebrates Jamaican-themed Christmas in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, ...
Spice celebrates Jamaican-themed Christmas in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
December 25 03:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Spice is standing in solidarity with her fellow Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, dedicating her Ch...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
International News, ...
King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
Latest News, ...
Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
Entertainment, ...
DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25 01:39 PM
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
Entertainment, ...
Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25 12:54 PM
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
Latest News, ...
Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
Latest News, ...
WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Latest News

#BudgetDebate2018: 15,106 new taxpayers registered
Latest News, News
#BudgetDebate2018: 15,106 new taxpayers registered
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw has announced that 15,106 new taxpayers were registered during the pe...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Holness says agricultural sector must embrace technology
Latest News, News
Holness says agricultural sector must embrace technology
March 7, 2018
ST JAMES, Jamaica (JIS) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is cautioning against the continued reliance on manual processes in agriculture across the re...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Weather Update: Expect rain today
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Periods of isolated showers are expected across sections of northern parishes this morning and afternoon, according to the Meteoro...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Suspect in Christiana job scam to face court March 21
Latest News, News
Suspect in Christiana job scam to face court March 21
March 7, 2018
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The police are reporting that a woman, who has been in custody since last week in relation to an alleged overseas employment sca...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Clarke sworn in as MP St Andrew NW
Latest News, News
Clarke sworn in as MP St Andrew NW
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Newly elected Member of Parliament for St Andrew North West, Dr Nigel Clarke, was sworn in this afternoon at Gordon House. This fo...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Africa, US move on from ‘s…hole’ remarks as Tillerson starts tour
Latest News, News
Africa, US move on from ‘s…hole’ remarks as Tillerson starts tour
March 7, 2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) — Washington's top diplomat began his first Africa tour Thursday by meeting with the African Union chief, who said the con...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
New Germany nonstop flights start July 18 — Bartlett
Latest News, News
New Germany nonstop flights start July 18 — Bartlett
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett's European tourism growth strategy continues to take root, he today confirmed with Eurowings o...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings
Latest News, News
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs, defying trade war warnings
March 7, 2018
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped deeply contentious trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium, swatt...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Reconstruction of Hagley Park Road to cause traffic changes
Latest News, News
Reconstruction of Hagley Park Road to cause traffic changes
March 7, 2018
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists to brace for traffic changes in the Three Miles area of St Andrew, as major...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t leading by example in conserving energy use — Wheatley
Latest News, News
Gov’t leading by example in conserving energy use — Wheatley
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is leading by example and saving money a...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Florida passes law blocking state investment in Venezuela
Latest News, News
Florida passes law blocking state investment in Venezuela
March 7, 2018
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Florida lawmakers on Thursday passed a law prohibiting the US state from investing in companies that have business ties w...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#BudgetDebate2018: All IMF targets met, says Shaw
Latest News, News
#BudgetDebate2018: All IMF targets met, says Shaw
March 7, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finance Minister Audley Shaw today disclosed that as at the end of December 2017, the Government of Jamaica has successfully met a...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NWC says water on Mandela Highway not from its pipes
Latest News, News
NWC says water on Mandela Highway not from its pipes
March 7, 2018
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) says the water seen on the roadway in the vicinity of Ferry/Mandela Highway this morning w...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t to pay teachers first year of rejected 16% wage offer — JTA
Latest News, News
Gov’t to pay teachers first year of rejected 16% wage offer — JTA
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it has been informed by the Ministry of Finance and Planning that it intends to pay t...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Flying cars eye takeoff at Geneva Motor Show
Latest News, News
Flying cars eye takeoff at Geneva Motor Show
March 6, 2018
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — After gracing our screens for decades, flying cars are about to shift gears from dream to reality, with the unveiling of a...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ganja licences issued for medicinal purposes only, insists CLA
Latest News, News
Ganja licences issued for medicinal purposes only, insists CLA
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the number of ganja licenses issued by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) increases, the authority has sought to dispel any...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gas prices down $0.63, diesel down $1.67
Latest News, News
Gas prices down $0.63, diesel down $1.67
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline and diesel, effective Thursday, March 8, according to the la...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Legal Aid Council safeguarding citizens’ rights under SOE
Latest News, News
Legal Aid Council safeguarding citizens’ rights under SOE
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, has reiterated the agency's commitment to safeguarding citizens'...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Winter storm hits northeast US, halting over 2,500 flights
Latest News, News
Winter storm hits northeast US, halting over 2,500 flights
March 6, 2018
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The second winter storm in less than a week struck the northeastern United States Wednesday, with around 2,500 flights...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Porn star sues Trump over ‘hush’ deal
Latest News, News
Porn star sues Trump over ‘hush’ deal
March 6, 2018
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A porn star sued President Donald Trump on Tuesday to declare a "hush agreement" over their alleged affair invalid ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PHOTOS: Observer takes its 25th anniversary to the streets
Latest News, News
PHOTOS: Observer takes its 25th anniversary to the streets
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Today, the Jamaica Observer Limited marks its 25th anniversary as a living, breathing newspaper which has marched hand in hand wit...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Finance minister opens Budget Debate tomorrow
Latest News, News
Finance minister opens Budget Debate tomorrow
March 6, 2018
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw is scheduled to open the 2018/19 Budget Debate in the House of Repre...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Latest News, ...
WATCH: Kiwanis Division 23 East spreads Christmas joy to new mothers at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
December 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Some 61 new mothers who gave birth on Thursday, December 25, at Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital in downtown Kingston were presen...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Spice celebrates Jamaican-themed Christmas in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, ...
Spice celebrates Jamaican-themed Christmas in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
December 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Spice is standing in solidarity with her fellow Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, dedicating her Ch...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
International News, ...
King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
Latest News, ...
Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
Entertainment, ...
DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25, 2025
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
{"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