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
Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
International News, ...
Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 02:01 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Latest News, ...
Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 01:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, ...
Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6 12:56 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
Latest News, ...
Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
April 6 12:18 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
Latest News, ...
Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6 12:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
Latest News, ...
Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
April 6 11:44 AM
Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
International News, ...
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
April 6 11:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
Entertainment, ...
Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
April 6 10:44 AM
ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout per...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

farmer

St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
Latest News, News
St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Elizabeth woman charged after allegedly assaulting student
Latest News, News
St Elizabeth woman charged after allegedly assaulting student
February 6, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police in St Elizabeth have charged a 45-year-old woman in connection with an alleged assault on a student in the parish. The ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer charged after allegedly slapping teenage girl in St Elizabeth
Latest News, News
Farmer charged after allegedly slapping teenage girl in St Elizabeth
February 6, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police in St Elizabeth have charged a 28-year-old farmer following an alleged assault on a teenage girl in the parish. Charged...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Manchester farmer charged following shooting incident
Latest News, News
Manchester farmer charged following shooting incident
January 17, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A farmer has been charged following a shooting incident in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday, January 6. He has been identified...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
Latest News, News
Westmoreland farmer, butcher charged for butchering without a licence
January 8, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica —A farmer and a butcher have both been charged for butchering without a licence under the Public Health (Butcher’s) Regulations, foll...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Manchester farmer killed by gunmen posing as police
Latest News, News
Manchester farmer killed by gunmen posing as police
October 21, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester farmer was shot dead at his home in Canewood district in north west Manchester early Tuesday. Police identified him...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Manchester farmer in deadly vegetable dispute charged with murder
October 15, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester farmer has been charged with murder and wounding with intent after allegedly stabbing a man to death over non-payme...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man and his dog chopped to death in Manchester
Latest News
Man and his dog chopped to death in Manchester
October 13, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A Manchester farmer was chopped to death in Canewood district near Mile Gully on Sunday night. The man’s dog was also butchered ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer charged with murder after allegedly stabbing elderly man
Latest News
Farmer charged with murder after allegedly stabbing elderly man
October 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 29-year-old farmer has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 60-year-old labourer in Mount Pleasant district, ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Manchester farmer suspected to have committed suicide in Craighead
Latest News, News
WATCH: Manchester farmer suspected to have committed suicide in Craighead
October 7, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A farmer is suspected to have committed suicide in Craighead, Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. Police named him as Orlando Murra...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Bravo!’: Jamaican farmer paying it forward as business flourishes in US
Business, Latest News, News
‘Bravo!’: Jamaican farmer paying it forward as business flourishes in US
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23, 2025
When Dr Bravo Brown first put seed to soil on a modest half-acre plot, he had no idea how far it would grow. Today, that humble beginning has expanded...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WRA encourages responsible use of fertilisers by farmers
Latest News, News
WRA encourages responsible use of fertilisers by farmers
September 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Water Resources Authority of Jamaica (WRA) is imploring farmers to use fertilisers safely and responsibly to prevent contamina...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Missing goat farmer found dead in shallow grave
Latest News
Missing goat farmer found dead in shallow grave
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 75-year-old goat farmer, who had been reported missing since September 1, has been found dead. He is Leslie Roberts of Bull Bay,...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
71-y-o St Catherine farmer charged after three-pound ganja seizure
Latest News, News
71-y-o St Catherine farmer charged after three-pound ganja seizure
August 24, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 71-year-old farmer has been charged with possession of ganja and dealing in ganja following an incident on Queens Avenue in ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Manchester farmer faces  gun-related charges
Latest News, News
Manchester farmer faces gun-related charges
July 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 60-year-old farmer has been slapped  with multiple gun-related charges following an incident in his community of Muirhead distri...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer killed in Manchester
Latest News, News
Farmer killed in Manchester
July 5, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica— A 28-year-old farmer was shot dead at his home in Dobson district in Manchester on Friday night. The deceased has been identified...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Greenhouse farmer shares tips for hurricane preparedness
Latest News, News
Greenhouse farmer shares tips for hurricane preparedness
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, greenhouse farmers are being encouraged to prepare their farms to withstand storms. T...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer arrested for alleged possession of ganja valued at $6m
Latest News, News
Farmer arrested for alleged possession of ganja valued at $6m
May 22, 2025
PORT MARIA, ST Mary - A St Mary farmer was arrested and charged in relation to alleged possession of over 408 pounds of ganja with a street value of m...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Ann youth farmer wins sustainable farming competition
Latest News, News
St Ann youth farmer wins sustainable farming competition
May 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Isratech Jamaica handed over farming supplies valued at more than $300,000 to Shane Lyn Cook, the winner of the 2025 Sustainable...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer shot dead in St Elizabeth
Latest News, News
Farmer shot dead in St Elizabeth
May 13, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A farmer was shot dead in Burnt Savanna, St Elizabeth on Monday night. Police named him as Winston Gray, 55, a resident of Burn...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmer confesses to relative’s murder
Latest News, News
Farmer confesses to relative’s murder
April 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A farmer has been slapped with several charges after allegedly killing his relative and leaving the body overnight. Twenty-seven-y...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Farmers urged to prepare for dry season
Latest News
Farmers urged to prepare for dry season
January 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Farmers across the country can expect normal to below-normal rainfall, as the peak period of the dry season approaches. Running fr...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
International News, ...
Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Latest News, ...
Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, ...
Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
Latest News, ...
Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
April 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
Latest News, ...
Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
{"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