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
Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
International News, ...
Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
December 30 09:40 PM
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
Latest News, ...
Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30 08:35 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Six men charged following storehouse heist
Latest News, ...
Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30 07:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Soldier charged with firearm offences
Latest News, ...
Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30 07:03 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
Latest News, ...
Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30 06:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
Latest News, ...
Forex: $159.83 to one US dollar
December 30 06:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, December 30, ended trading at $159.83, down nine cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
Latest News, ...
NCB Foundation spreads Christmas cheer, aids hurricane relief with Christine Haber Ministries
December 30 05:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A $250,000 Christmas donation from NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative is helping to strengthen  hurricane relief efforts led...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
Entertainment, ...
Campari signs partnership with Sandz; Skippa headlines Jan 1 staging
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30 05:45 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Campari has signed a year-long title partnership with popular event series Sandz Music Festival.  The collaboration comes into eff...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Latest News

UPDATE: Airlines inch back to normalcy after airport blackout
Latest News, News
UPDATE: Airlines inch back to normalcy after airport blackout
December 17, 2017
ATLANTA, United States (AP) — The nation's air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule and re-book stranded passengers Monday after a fire and...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ja among C’bean countries that increased trade to China, US
Latest News, News
Ja among C’bean countries that increased trade to China, US
December 17, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean have increased by an estimated 13 per cent in 2017 and are nearing the ...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PNP saddened by Boyne’s death — Phillips
Latest News, News
PNP saddened by Boyne’s death — Phillips
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leader of the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) Dr Peter Phillips says the party, like all of Jamaica is “deeply shocked an...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US man admits murders after overturned death sentence
Latest News, News
US man admits murders after overturned death sentence
December 17, 2017
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — A former US death row inmate whose conviction in the rape and killing of two sisters was overturned, admitted to the cr...
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CCCJ official participates in leadership conference in Arizona
Latest News, News
CCCJ official participates in leadership conference in Arizona
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, December  (JIS) — Jamaica's community college system stands to benefit from the recent participation of member of the Council of Community C...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Passengers hurt as train derails onto highway in Washington State
Latest News, News
Passengers hurt as train derails onto highway in Washington State
December 17, 2017
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — An Amtrak passenger train derailed early Monday in Washington state near the city of Tacoma, with one car dropping ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Suspect in J’can lottery scam wants evidence suppressed
Latest News, News
Suspect in J’can lottery scam wants evidence suppressed
December 17, 2017
BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — The last suspect set for trial in a large-scale Jamaican lottery scam being prosecuted in the US is seeking to have evid...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Puerto Rico governor orders review of hurricane deaths
Latest News, News
Puerto Rico governor orders review of hurricane deaths
December 17, 2017
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — Puerto Rico's governor on Monday ordered a review of all deaths in the US territory since Hurricane Maria, responding to...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica to export bananas to Trinidad
Latest News, News
Jamaica to export bananas to Trinidad
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica will be exporting one container of bananas per week to Trinidad starting December 21 as part of its export thrust, which w...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Atlanta airport, world’s busiest, struggles after power cut
Latest News, News
Atlanta airport, world’s busiest, struggles after power cut
December 17, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The world's busiest airport in the US city of Atlanta was slowly resuming normal operations Monday after a power cut...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Violent protests in Honduras after president declared election winner
Latest News, News
Violent protests in Honduras after president declared election winner
December 17, 2017
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — Police in Honduras fired teargas Monday at demonstrators who set up flaming roadblocks and looted stores after the incum...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Windies looking to make statement in ODIs, says coach
Latest News, News
Windies looking to make statement in ODIs, says coach
December 17, 2017
WHANGAREI, New Zealand (CMC) — Head coach Stuart Law admitted Monday the preceding Test series against New Zealand had been a chastening experience bu...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NWC warns of higher bills with new meters
Latest News, News
NWC warns of higher bills with new meters
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) is warning customers to expect an increase in their bills as a result of new meters that will ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ninjaman to know fate today
Latest News, News
Ninjaman to know fate today
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Veteran dancehall deejay Ninjaman is to be sentenced today. The embattled deejay, whose given name is Desmond Ballentine, was to b...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UPDATE: Three dead, 100 hurt in US train derailment
Latest News, News
UPDATE: Three dead, 100 hurt in US train derailment
December 17, 2017
DUPONT, United States (AFP) — At least three people were killed and about 100 others were taken to hospital when a passenger train traveling on a new ...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Canadian airline donates to Caribbean hurricane victims
Latest News, News
Canadian airline donates to Caribbean hurricane victims
December 17, 2017
TORONTO, Canada (CMC) — A low-cost Canadian airline has donated more than C$20,000 to help hurricane victims in the Caribbean. Sunwing Airline officia...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Stephen Edwards re-elected G2K president
Latest News, News
Stephen Edwards re-elected G2K president
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Stephen Edwards has been returned as the president of Generation 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labou...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: J$125.48 to one US dollar
Latest News, News
Forex: J$125.48 to one US dollar
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, December 18, ended trading at J$125.48 down by a cent according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign ex...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Weekly-Round-up:  Police sickout… PNP Councillor murdered…  Gayle belts 20th T20 hundred
Latest News, News
Weekly-Round-up: Police sickout… PNP Councillor murdered… Gayle belts 20th T20 hundred
December 17, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Police Federation on Tuesday said the Government seems to be taking a very cynical and simplistic approach to wage negotiation...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
OAS, OECD to present fourth report on int’l migration in the Caribbean
Latest News, News
OAS, OECD to present fourth report on int’l migration in the Caribbean
December 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Organization of American States (OAS) says it will be collaborating with the Paris-based Organization for Econom...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Germany vows to fight local and ‘imported’ anti-Semitism
Latest News, News
Germany vows to fight local and ‘imported’ anti-Semitism
December 16, 2017
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Germany should appoint an anti-Semitism commissioner to counter growing hate speech against Jews and Israel from both its home...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Samuda hails Jamaica Broilers’ investment in new feed mill
Latest News, News
Samuda hails Jamaica Broilers’ investment in new feed mill
December 16, 2017
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Karl Samuda, has hailed the Jamaica Broilers Group for its US$2 m...
Telegram
{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
International News, ...
Colombia’s Petro says US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela
December 30, 2025
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AFP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday said the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the port city of Ma...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
Latest News, ...
Body of abducted Trinidad fireman found
December 30, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad  (CMC) –  Trinidadian police say the body of a 46-year-old fireman, who had been abducted from his home last weekend, was foun...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Six men charged following storehouse heist
Latest News, ...
Six men charged following storehouse heist
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six men, including two taxi drivers and a 62-year-old, have been slapped with multiple offences for their alleged involvement in a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Soldier charged with firearm offences
Latest News, ...
Soldier charged with firearm offences
December 30, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force has been charged after allegedly firing shots in a public place. Charged with possession...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
Latest News, ...
Psychologist outlines techniques to protect mental health post Melissa
December 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With many individuals dealing with emotional scars in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma spe...
{"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