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
      • 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
      • 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
  • 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
ICE COOLING
News
ICE COOLING
As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26 12:20 AM
ICE COOLING
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bills rising, but taps still dry
News
Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
Bills rising, but taps still dry
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Joyful pulse
Entertainment, ...
Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26 12:16 AM
Joyful pulse
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
News
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26 12:14 AM
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
Battling Bahamas
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
News
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
Food, ...
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
News
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

NMIA

Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
Latest News, News
Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that several JetBlue flig...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
British woman on cocaine rap denies knowledge drug was in her possession
Latest News, News
British woman on cocaine rap denies knowledge drug was in her possession
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A British national who is facing multiple cocaine charges was offered bail when she appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NMIA waives all landing and parking fees for Hurricane Melissa relief supplies
Latest News, News
NMIA waives all landing and parking fees for Hurricane Melissa relief supplies
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), which operates the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has announced that it is wai...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
Latest News, News
WATCH: Americans stranded in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa brought home by US non-profit
Tourists commend hospitality of hotel workers despite disaster
JULIAN RICHARDSON, Online content manager, richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 300 Americans stranded in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa departed the island Friday on rescue flights chartered by ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Steps to be taken to reopen NMIA by Thursday – Vaz
October 28, 2025
The authorities are working to reopen the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston by Thursday, says Transport Minister Daryl Vaz. Howev...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Airports still open but some flights cancelled
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Airports still open but some flights cancelled
October 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — MBJ Airports Limited, which operates the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says Caribbean Airlines flights ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Airports to close if hurricane watch upgraded to warning
October 23, 2025
Jamaica’s two international airports would shutter their operations within 24 hours of the hurricane watch now in effect for the island being upgraded...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two foreign nationals fined after being caught with over US$50,000 each at NMIA
Latest News, News
Two foreign nationals fined after being caught with over US$50,000 each at NMIA
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two foreign nationals have each been fined $200,000 or 20 days imprisonment after they were found in possession of more than US$50...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
Latest News, News
Canadian arrested for suspected ganja at Kingston airport
October 6, 2025
A Canadian of Brampton, Ontario was arrested Sunday night at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. According to reports reaching Observ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
Latest News, News
NMIA to suspend operations to facilitate electrical infrastructure upgrade
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) operator PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) says operations at NMIA will be suspende...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Norman Manley International Airport achieves major customer experience milestone
Latest News, News
Norman Manley International Airport achieves major customer experience milestone
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), operated by PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), has successfully renewed its Custom...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
Art & Culture, Latest News, News
Kingston airport roundabout gets facelift with vibrant, cultural mural
July 2, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) now boasts a striking new landmark, following the official unveiling of the NMIA Fl...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
Latest News, News
No flights affected after NMIA bomb threat — Vaz
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed reports that there was a bomb threat at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Emergency response activated at NMIA
Latest News, News
Emergency response activated at NMIA
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, JAMAICA — PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has activated its Emergency Operati...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
British Airways flight delayed due to  NMIA fire
Latest News, News
British Airways flight delayed due to NMIA fire
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —A British Airways flight has been delayed following a fire at the Norman Manley International Airport Friday evening. This after an...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fire at NMIA
Latest News, News
Fire at NMIA
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have responded to a fire at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Commissi...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NMIA to conduct full-scale emergency simulation exercise on Thursday
Latest News, News
NMIA to conduct full-scale emergency simulation exercise on Thursday
March 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is advising the public that a full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise simulation wi...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man fined $15,000 for parking in prohibited zone at NMIA
Latest News, News
Man fined $15,000 for parking in prohibited zone at NMIA
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man has been fined $15,000 for parking in a designated no-parking area on January 31, 2025 at the Norman Manley International Ai...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
Latest News, News, Observer+ Galleries
PHOTOS: PACKAL spreads holiday cheer at Port Royal Primary and Infant School
December 24, 2024
There were squeals of delight and peals of laughter recently as PAC Kingston Airport (PACKAL), operator of the Norman Manley International Airport (NM...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "value-added-section":"Value Added Section"}
NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
Latest News, News
NMIA to close temporarily for annual maintenance work
December 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) will be closed from 10:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024, until 4:00 AM on Friday...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
Latest News, News
Cops probe massive cocaine find at Kingston airport
December 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Police have launched an investigation following a major cocaine find at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Fr...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
Latest News, News
Pilot spared prison: Airman fined after being held with drugs at Kingston airport
November 1, 2024
A pilot who was held with 18 pounds of ganja last year at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston pleaded guilty and was fined J$275,307 i...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

ICE COOLING
News
ICE COOLING
As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bills rising, but taps still dry
News
Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Joyful pulse
Entertainment, ...
Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
News
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
{"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