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Build better, faster

Holness urges local contractors to embrace modern technology for swifter project delivery

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com

September 12 12:30 AM

Build better, faster

News

‘EDUCATION EMERGENCY’

JTA president calls for five-year plan to fix severe shortfalls in schools

September 12 12:28 AM

‘EDUCATION EMERGENCY’

News

Garbage truck obstacle

Abandoned vehicle blocking TMC’s move to set up temporary headquarters

BY HORACE HINES Observer writer

September 12 12:26 AM

Garbage truck obstacle

Entertainment

Sher Luxury Doll takes a ‘Victory Lap’ into music production

BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com

September 12 12:26 AM

Sher Luxury Doll takes a ‘Victory Lap’ into music production

News

Crashes leave Manchester cops short of vehicles

Kasey Williams | Reporter

September 12 12:24 AM

Crashes leave Manchester cops short of vehicles

Entertainment

Making room for talent: Young creative curates performing arts space

September 12 12:24 AM

Making room for talent: Young creative curates performing arts space

News

Melissa puts PE on pause in some western Jamaica schools

Jerome Williams Reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com

September 12 12:22 AM

Melissa puts PE on pause in some western Jamaica schools

News

‘Happy, relieved, respected’

Councillor Julian Chang finally crosses floor to JLP in Westmoreland

September 12 12:20 AM

‘Happy, relieved, respected’

Latest News, Sports

Jamaica to participate in World Cup, JDA prepares for international draughts event

July 8, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica- As football fans across the Caribbean remain glued to the FIFA World Cup, another global tournament is preparing to place Jamaica f...

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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung

December 24, 2025

The Jamaica Draughts Association crowned its first female champion during the National Pool Checkers Championships at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in ...

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Top players to excite at JDA national championships

December 20, 2025

It will be a landmark day for intellectual sport as the Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA) stages its National Pool Checkers Championships at Port Rho...

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JDA seeks financial support for World Championship team

July 18, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA) is urgently appealing for financial assistance to support the participation of three repres...