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
Legend beer makes its debut in 2026 Carnival Road March
Entertainment, ...
Legend beer makes its debut in 2026 Carnival Road March
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 14 07:51 AM
Locally manufactured Legend Beer, which was introduced to the Jamaican public late last year, made its debut in this year’s Carnival Road March. The b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Corinaldi Avenue hunt for fourth straight VMF U-13 title
Latest News, ...
Corinaldi Avenue hunt for fourth straight VMF U-13 title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14 07:39 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Corinaldi Avenue Primary will start their hunt for an unprecedented fourth straight St James Football Association/Victoria Mutual ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
International News, ...
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
April 14 07:11 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — France's interior minister is seeking to block United States (US) rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Mars...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Can it get any worse?
News
Can it get any worse?
PAC to resume review of AG’s report on UHWI today; health ministry also under scrutiny
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 14 12:20 AM
Can it get any worse?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Stop the profiling!’
News
‘Stop the profiling!’
Justice minister tells JPs to help disrupt gangs and provide more support to vulnerable communities
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 14 12:18 AM
‘Stop the profiling!’
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Winning OlympiX ways at Campari Xodus Carnival
Art & Culture, ...
Winning OlympiX ways at Campari Xodus Carnival
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14 12:16 AM
Winning OlympiX
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Boyz’s World Cup exit no surprise
Football, ...
Boyz’s World Cup exit no surprise
Former national footballer ‘Zun’ Clarke says Jamaica built a side, not a team
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14 12:14 AM
Boyz’s World Cup exit no surprise
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘I CAN DO IT’
Football, ...
‘I CAN DO IT’
Miguel Coley confident about reported imminent return to Reggae Boyz technical staff
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14 12:12 AM
Coley relishing expected return to Reggae Boyz technical staff
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Entertainment

JCF says ‘restriction’ on firearms at entertainment venues to be introduced soon
Entertainment, Latest News, News
JCF says ‘restriction’ on firearms at entertainment venues to be introduced soon
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced that a restriction on firearms at entertainment venues will soon be implemented...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
Entertainment, Latest News, News
‘Deeply traumatic!’: Injured bystander in carnival shooting speaks out
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A visitor from the United States who was injured during a shooting at the Big Wall Revolution event on Sunday has issued a stateme...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
Entertainment, Latest News, News
Bystander in carnival shooting facing possible permanent injury — relative
April 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A close relative of the bystander who was shot and injured during Sunday night's shooting at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Cent...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
Entertainment, Latest News, News
UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13, 2026
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
Michael Jackson fans swarm Berlin for biopic premiere
International News, Latest News
Michael Jackson fans swarm Berlin for biopic premiere
April 10, 2026
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Thousands of Michael Jackson fans descended on Berlin on Friday for the premiere of a new biopic about the "King of Pop", unde...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Wireless music fest cancelled after Kanye West barred UK entry
Entertainment, Latest News
Wireless music fest cancelled after Kanye West barred UK entry
April 7, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Organisers of a London music Festival where Kanye West was to perform in July said Tuesday the event had been cancelled...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former Migos rapper Offset wounded in shooting
Latest News
Former Migos rapper Offset wounded in shooting
April 7, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The rapper Offset of defunct hip-hop group Migos is in the hospital after being shot near a casino in Florida, media repo...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UK gov’t blocks Kanye West from London music fest — BBC
Entertainment, Latest News
UK gov’t blocks Kanye West from London music fest — BBC
April 7, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The United Kingdom Government on Tuesday blocked United States rapper Kanye West from visiting to headline a music fest...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Celine Dion announces Paris comeback shows after illness
Entertainment, Latest News
Celine Dion announces Paris comeback shows after illness
March 30, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health conditi...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Wilful Skilful reflects on 15-year journey with debut EP ‘Growth’
Entertainment, Latest News
Wilful Skilful reflects on 15-year journey with debut EP ‘Growth’
March 29, 2026
There is a reason Wilful Skilful named his first EP  Growth . After 15 years in the music business, he believes personal and professional improvements...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Project Hail Mary’ tops North America box office for second week
Entertainment, Latest News
‘Project Hail Mary’ tops North America box office for second week
March 29, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Space adventure flick "Project Hail Mary" topped the North American box office for a second straight week with $54....
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Naomi Cowan’s ‘Welcome to Paradise’ wins JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year
Entertainment, Latest News
Naomi Cowan’s ‘Welcome to Paradise’ wins JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 29, 2026
Singer Naomi Cowan’s 12-track debut album  Welcome to Paradise  is the winner of the 2026 JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year. The award was p...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Keith Poppin drops new single ‘Rocking’
Entertainment, Latest News
Keith Poppin drops new single ‘Rocking’
March 24, 2026
In a career covering 58 years, Keith Poppin has learned to roll with the changes. On his recent songs, the veteran singer goes for a contemporary feel...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Wormbass talks up WYFL ‘riddim’
Entertainment, Latest News
Wormbass talks up WYFL ‘riddim’
March 22, 2026
Based on the buzz doing the dancehall rounds, the WYFL 'riddim' will be the hottest beat for 2026. Veteran bass guitarist Wormbass had to be on it. Sh...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Popcaan earns his 8th silver certification in the UK
Entertainment, Latest News
Popcaan earns his 8th silver certification in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 20, 2026
Saturnz Barz , a song by British virtual band Gorillaz featuring Popcaan, was certified silver in the United Kingdom on Friday, March 20 by the Britis...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US actor Chuck Norris hospitalised in Hawaii — report
International News, Latest News
US actor Chuck Norris hospitalised in Hawaii — report
March 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — American action star Chuck Norris has been hospitalised in Hawaii for an undisclosed condition, Hollywood news site...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
American guitarist Wayne Perkins has died
Entertainment, Latest News
American guitarist Wayne Perkins has died
March 18, 2026
Wayne Perkins, the American guitarist whose searing solo helped make The Wailers' Concrete Jungle a classic, died in the United States on March 16. He...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Shaneil Muir ready to excite at All Pisces Born party
Entertainment, Latest News
Shaneil Muir ready to excite at All Pisces Born party
March 13, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Top flight Dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir is set to ignite the highly anticipated All Pisces Born party on  Saturday at the freshl...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Skippa and Top Banks to excite patrons at Jaii Frais and DJ Mac’s Bashment
Entertainment, Latest News
Skippa and Top Banks to excite patrons at Jaii Frais and DJ Mac’s Bashment
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 13, 2026
High-riding dancehall artiste Skippa and social media sensation turned recording artiste Top Banks are the scheduled performers for Friday night’s sta...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
E-Dee keeps momentum with new single ‘She’s Loyal’
Entertainment, Latest News
E-Dee keeps momentum with new single ‘She’s Loyal’
March 10, 2026
Since launching his Clarendon Records in early 2025, deejay/rapper E-Dee has been a busy man. The Los Angeles-based artiste has released a handful of ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bail for Rihanna’s home attacker set at US$10.2 million
International News, Latest News
Bail for Rihanna’s home attacker set at US$10.2 million
March 9, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna — while the pop supersta...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Willie Stewart’s Rhythms Of Africa to celebrate Jamaica in most personal edition yet
Entertainment, Latest News
Willie Stewart’s Rhythms Of Africa to celebrate Jamaica in most personal edition yet
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
March 5, 2026
In five weeks, Willie Stewart stages Rhythms Of Africa at Miramar Cultural Center in South Florida.  It will be the most personal edition since he fir...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Legend beer makes its debut in 2026 Carnival Road March
Entertainment, ...
Legend beer makes its debut in 2026 Carnival Road March
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 14, 2026
Locally manufactured Legend Beer, which was introduced to the Jamaican public late last year, made its debut in this year’s Carnival Road March. The b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Corinaldi Avenue hunt for fourth straight VMF U-13 title
Latest News, ...
Corinaldi Avenue hunt for fourth straight VMF U-13 title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 14, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Corinaldi Avenue Primary will start their hunt for an unprecedented fourth straight St James Football Association/Victoria Mutual ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
International News, ...
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
April 14, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — France's interior minister is seeking to block United States (US) rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Mars...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Can it get any worse?
News
Can it get any worse?
PAC to resume review of AG’s report on UHWI today; health ministry also under scrutiny
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 14, 2026
Can it get any worse?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Stop the profiling!’
News
‘Stop the profiling!’
Justice minister tells JPs to help disrupt gangs and provide more support to vulnerable communities
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 14, 2026
‘Stop the profiling!’
{"xml":"xml"}{"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