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
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • 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
      • #
    • Obits
    • 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
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • 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
      • #
    • Obits
    • 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
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
Who prepares the parents and families?
Career & Education, ...
Who prepares the parents and families?
Navigating the first-year university journey
BY KERESHA LARMOND 
August 9 12:03 AM
Who prepares the parents and families?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Summer survival
Business
Summer survival
Taxi operators count the cost of the school break
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 9 12:03 AM
Summer survival
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
39 years of service
Career & Education, ...
39 years of service
August 9 12:02 AM
39 years of service
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
Business
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
August 9 12:02 AM
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
Career & Education
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
August 9 12:01 AM
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ex-cops wait up to three years for pension payments
Business
Ex-cops wait up to three years for pension payments
August 9 12:01 AM
Ex-cops wait up to three years for pension payments
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jhaianna Santo:From Jamaica to a Navy warship
Career & Education
Jhaianna Santo:From Jamaica to a Navy warship
August 9 12:00 AM
Jhaianna Santo:
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forget the Fork’s sweet success
Business
Forget the Fork’s sweet success
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
August 9 12:00 AM
Forget the Fork’s sweet success
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Gospel

From pandemic pain to praise: Kevin Downswell opens up on new album
Entertainment, Latest News
From pandemic pain to praise: Kevin Downswell opens up on new album
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
July 17, 2026
Award-winning Jamaican gospel artiste Kevin Downswell says his upcoming album is the most personal project of his career and the most vulnerable he ha...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
It’s a ‘New Day’ for Cario Young with debut album
Entertainment, Latest News
It’s a ‘New Day’ for Cario Young with debut album
July 3, 2026
Always looking to stretch the boundaries of gospel music, Cario Young went for a progressive approach on New Day , his first album, which was released...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Derrick Scott finds strength in Psalm 91 with new single ‘Deliver Me’
Entertainment, Latest News
Derrick Scott finds strength in Psalm 91 with new single ‘Deliver Me’
June 19, 2026
Like most people of faith, Derrick Scott looks to the Bible for solace in times of doubt. It was during one such period that he came up with Deliver M...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gospel artiste Carlene Davis conferred with UTech honorary degree
Entertainment, Latest News
Gospel artiste Carlene Davis conferred with UTech honorary degree
February 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel artiste Dr Carlene Davis-Cowan has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by the University of Technolo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Find Me Here ranks #44 on Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Year End chart
Entertainment, Latest News
Find Me Here ranks #44 on Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Year End chart
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30, 2025
Trinidadian gospel-reggae singer Sherwin Gardner's 2024 hit Find Me Here (Blessings Find Me) is ranked at #44 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Top 50 Y...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kevin Downswell says Jamaica will come back ‘stronger’ as gospel artistes rally for the cause after Melissa
Entertainment, Latest News
Kevin Downswell says Jamaica will come back ‘stronger’ as gospel artistes rally for the cause after Melissa
November 20, 2025
Gospel star Kevin Downswell has been at the forefront of a humanitarian mission, composed of regular Jamaicans, volunteers and gospel artistes, who ar...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
Entertainment, Latest News
Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel superstar Kevin Downswell is pleased that he has copped six nominations in this year’s Sterling Gospel Awards, which will b...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Roxanne Robinson celebrates Sterling Gospel Music Award nomination
Entertainment, Latest News
Roxanne Robinson celebrates Sterling Gospel Music Award nomination
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 24, 2025
Gospel recording artiste Roxanne Robinson is on a celebratory high, following her recently announced Sterling Gospel Music Awards nomination. Her sing...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JLP mass meeting starts with Kukudoo leading off gospel segment
Elections, Latest News, News
JLP mass meeting starts with Kukudoo leading off gospel segment
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE,Jamaica -- The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) mass meeting has kicked off at Old Harbour Road on Spanish Town, St Catherine, with its gospel ...
Telegram
{"elections":"Elections", "jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica gospel star crowned
Latest News, News
Jamaica gospel star crowned
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Raheim Betty was crowned the 2025 Jamaica Gospel Star, following a powerful night of worship, inspiration, and musical excellence ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bin Di Rich encourages success through teamwork
Entertainment, Latest News
Bin Di Rich encourages success through teamwork
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 29, 2025
After the death of his son, former gospel artiste Pastor Son changed his name to Bin Di Rich, because of what he says was the lack of support that he ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
Entertainment, Latest News
Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —While visiting the United Kingdom last year, singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins’ church in Der...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vessel gets militant with ‘War’
Entertainment, Latest News
Vessel gets militant with ‘War’
July 1, 2025
There is a sense of spiritual militance in War , the latest song from gospel artiste Vessel. Produced by Craig McDonald, it is a battle cry against an...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Apostle Taneshia Murray makes mark through books, music
Entertainment, Latest News
Apostle Taneshia Murray makes mark through books, music
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
June 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Author and gospel artiste Apostle Taneshia Murray is on a journey of enrichment through her books and her music. She is using her ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
Entertainment, Latest News
Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Steering clear of controversy after recently pulling the plug on his long-awaited appearance in Trinidad, Vybz Kartel has released...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Slingshot’ Ep brings new life to gospel classics
Entertainment, Latest News
‘Slingshot’ Ep brings new life to gospel classics
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
May 23, 2025
Oh If I Miss Heaven , a song by gospel music pioneer Reverend Glen Graham, has been given new life after being sampled for Nah Miss It , by Canute Nei...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Roxanne Robinson celebrates ‘Still Standing’
Entertainment, Latest News
Roxanne Robinson celebrates ‘Still Standing’
May 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel recording artiste Roxanne Robinson is celebrating the success of her debut album  Still Standing . Released in October 2024...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
Entertainment, Latest News
Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
October 4, 2024
When in doubt, Damiedon calls on the higher being who he was taught from early, determines destiny. He gives thanks to the Saviour on Yahweh , his lat...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘God’s Timing’ for Dymond as gospel singer releases first album
Entertainment, Latest News
‘God’s Timing’ for Dymond as gospel singer releases first album
August 30, 2024
God’s Timing , the first album from gospel singer Dymond, was released on August 27. It contains 10 songs, all written by the New York-based artiste w...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vessel spreads God’s Word with ‘Love You Forever’
Entertainment, Latest News
Vessel spreads God’s Word with ‘Love You Forever’
August 5, 2024
As a man of faith, gospel singer Vessel is determined to spread the message of God far and wide. He kept things simple for Love You Forever , his late...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Iley Dread goes gospel for new album
Latest News
Iley Dread goes gospel for new album
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
May 5, 2024
As a singer and producer, Colin “Iley Dread” Levy is synonymous with roots-reggae, having produced albums and songs by some of that genre’s leading na...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Dymond makes gospel recording debut with ‘Si Me Yah’
Latest News
Dymond makes gospel recording debut with ‘Si Me Yah’
May 5, 2024
Most artistes who step into a recording booth for the first time experience some jitters. That is exactly how gospel deejay Dymond felt when she recen...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Who prepares the parents and families?
Career & Education, ...
Who prepares the parents and families?
Navigating the first-year university journey
BY KERESHA LARMOND 
August 9, 2026
Who prepares the parents and families?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Summer survival
Business
Summer survival
Taxi operators count the cost of the school break
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 9, 2026
Summer survival
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
39 years of service
Career & Education, ...
39 years of service
August 9, 2026
39 years of service
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
Business
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
August 9, 2026
Does ‘secured’ really mean safer?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
Career & Education
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
August 9, 2026
Artificial intelligence: Jamaica’s road map to a future-ready nation
{"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