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
      • Business Bites
      • 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
      • Business Bites
      • 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
    • Business Bites
  • 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
Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths
International News, ...
Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths
June 8 04:23 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)—Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspic...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican author turns personal battle into mental health resource
Bookends, ...
Jamaican author turns personal battle into mental health resource
Howard Campbell 
June 8 04:12 PM
In early October last year, Odean Forbes, Mental Health Officer with the Southern Health Regional Authority, delivered frightening statistics. He said...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $158.51 to one US dollar
Latest News
Forex: $158.51 to one US dollar
June 8 04:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 8, ended trading at $158.51, up 41 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily e...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
Latest News, ...
WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
June 8 03:53 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are reporting that 16 people were detained for questioning on Monday, and a firearm was seized during an operation in S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Brazil’s Neymar ‘recovering well’ after injury ahead of World Cup opener
International News, ...
Brazil’s Neymar ‘recovering well’ after injury ahead of World Cup opener
June 8 03:35 PM
MORRISTOWN, United States (AFP) — Neymar is "recovering well" from the calf injury that has made him a doubt for the start of Brazil's World Cup campa...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Residents protest after fatal police shooting in Jones Town
Latest News, ...
WATCH: Residents protest after fatal police shooting in Jones Town
June 8 03:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Jones Town in Kingston have expressed outrage over the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man by police during an operat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UN secretary-general to visit Haiti
Latest News, ...
UN secretary-general to visit Haiti
June 8 03:14 PM
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)—The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Haiti next Tuesday for a solidarity visit, UN Deputy Sp...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Brooky Danger spreads positivity with new single ‘Joy Within My Soul’
Entertainment, ...
Brooky Danger spreads positivity with new single ‘Joy Within My Soul’
June 8 02:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — New York-based reggae artiste Brooky Danger is encouraging listeners to remain hopeful and motivated despite the challenges of mod...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

acquisition

Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 billion transaction
Business, Latest News
Butterfield to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 billion transaction
May 28, 2026
The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CIBC’s 91.7 per cent stake in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Phoenix Academy acquire Chapelton Maroons
Latest News, Sports
Phoenix Academy acquire Chapelton Maroons
August 4, 2025
Jamaica Premier League (JPL) club Chapelton Maroons have been acquired by Phoenix Academy Group. The takeover was confirmed by the club’s general mana...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Amber Group acquires 50% stake in Brawta Living
Latest News, News
Amber Group acquires 50% stake in Brawta Living
March 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amber Group has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Brawta Living — a locally built and operated digital platform known for delivering...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths
International News, ...
Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths
June 8, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)—Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspic...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican author turns personal battle into mental health resource
Bookends, ...
Jamaican author turns personal battle into mental health resource
Howard Campbell 
June 8, 2026
In early October last year, Odean Forbes, Mental Health Officer with the Southern Health Regional Authority, delivered frightening statistics. He said...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $158.51 to one US dollar
Latest News
Forex: $158.51 to one US dollar
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, June 8, ended trading at $158.51, up 41 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily e...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
Latest News, ...
WATCH: 16 detained in St Elizabeth operation
June 8, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are reporting that 16 people were detained for questioning on Monday, and a firearm was seized during an operation in S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Brazil’s Neymar ‘recovering well’ after injury ahead of World Cup opener
International News, ...
Brazil’s Neymar ‘recovering well’ after injury ahead of World Cup opener
June 8, 2026
MORRISTOWN, United States (AFP) — Neymar is "recovering well" from the calf injury that has made him a doubt for the start of Brazil's World Cup campa...
{"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