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
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts reopens its  Rose Hall hotel complex
Latest News
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts reopens its Rose Hall hotel complex
December 3 08:37 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has officially reopened its three-hotel Rose Hall complex in St James, marking an important boost for J...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
Latest News
Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
December 3 08:20 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for a more robust and transparent system to track the distribution of gove...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
Latest News, ...
Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
December 3 08:02 PM
The last two Manning Cup champions, Kingston College and Mona High were eliminated from the competition after battling to similar 2-2 draws against Ca...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jimmy Cliff among the ‘very last’ of major figures who made reggae global – Steffens
Entertainment, ...
Jimmy Cliff among the ‘very last’ of major figures who made reggae global – Steffens
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 3 07:11 PM
Observer Online presents the third story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81. ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Chinese businesswoman injured in St Andrew home invasion, security officer shot
Latest News, ...
Chinese businesswoman injured in St Andrew home invasion, security officer shot
December 3 06:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Chinese businesswoman and a Hawkeye security officer were wounded during a home invasion on Haining Road in St Andrew on Wednesd...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
MLSS reaffirms commitment to accessibility as Jamaica marks International Day for persons with disabilities
Latest News
MLSS reaffirms commitment to accessibility as Jamaica marks International Day for persons with disabilities
December 3 05:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has restated its commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible Jamaica ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
Latest News
Forex: $161.26 to one US dollar
December 3 04:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, December 3, ended trading at $161.26, up by 11 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Business community pleased as cruise ships return to MoBay
Latest News
Business community pleased as cruise ships return to MoBay
December 3 04:47 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — As Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa continues to take shape, the business community in St James- Montego Bay in part...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

St Lucia

Derek Walcott Library added to UNESCO world register
Latest News, Regional
Derek Walcott Library added to UNESCO world register
November 20, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The Derek Walcott Library at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St Lucia has been officially inscribed on the United...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
OECS launches first of a kind student census in the region
Latest News, Regional
OECS launches first of a kind student census in the region
November 12, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) - The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has launched a student census that it says will provide the opportunity...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Earthquake rattles three Caribbean islands
Latest News, Regional
Earthquake rattles three Caribbean islands
October 3, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 rattled several cities in the Caribbean on Friday, but there were no immediate r...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia urges diplomacy, multilateralism in solving crisis facing global community
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia urges diplomacy, multilateralism in solving crisis facing global community
September 29, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)—St Lucia on Monday urged diplomacy to deal with the various wars across the world, reiterating that the Caribbean region must rem...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia rattled by two earthquakes days apart
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia rattled by two earthquakes days apart
August 25, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – Three days after an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled St Lucia, the island was jolted by a 4.4 tremor on Sunday ni...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
IACHR welcomes St Lucia’s move to decriminalise gay sex
Latest News, Regional
IACHR welcomes St Lucia’s move to decriminalise gay sex
August 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has urged Caribbean nations that continue to uphold laws crimi...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia introduces 10-year passports
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia introduces 10-year passports
August 5, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia — The Government of St Lucia has officially started issuing 10-year passports, moving away from the previous five-year validity per...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia PM urges cooperation with Africa
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia PM urges cooperation with Africa
August 1, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre says together St Lucia and Africa can be a powerful voice for climate justice, reparative a...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia signs two agreements with CDF
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia signs two agreements with CDF
July 25, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – St Lucia has signed two agreements with the Barbados-based Caribbean Community (Caricom) Development Fund (CDF) to support ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nigeria wants to nurture seeds of solidarity with OECS region
Latest News, Regional
Nigeria wants to nurture seeds of solidarity with OECS region
June 30, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday laid the “seeds of solidarity” with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean Sta...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
OECS launches new AI-powered initiative
Latest News, Regional
OECS launches new AI-powered initiative
June 24, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Didacus Jules, has praised the work of Grenadi...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Kitts gov’t reiterates no US travel ban communication received
Latest News, Regional
St Kitts gov’t reiterates no US travel ban communication received
June 24, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — Prime Minister Terrance Drew has reiterated that his government has received no official communication from the United St...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nigerian president to pay official visit to St Lucia
Latest News, Regional
Nigerian president to pay official visit to St Lucia
June 17, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — St Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre says the Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, is to pay a weeklong visit to the isla...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia gov’t announces reduction in airport service taxes
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia gov’t announces reduction in airport service taxes
June 5, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – The St Lucia government on Thursday said it has agreed to reduce the airport service charge by 50 per cent and that the new...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Taiwan providing funds for development projects in St Lucia
Latest News, Regional
Taiwan providing funds for development projects in St Lucia
June 3, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Taiwan is providing seven million dollars (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) to St Lucia to address various social and developme...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia to host Caricom IMPACS meeting
Latest News, News
St Lucia to host Caricom IMPACS meeting
May 13, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Community (Caricom) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) will hold a three-d...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
New learning resource centre offers hope to vulnerable youth in St Lucia
Caribbean Region, Latest News
New learning resource centre offers hope to vulnerable youth in St Lucia
April 24, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (CMC) -A new learning resource centre is offering opportunities for academic and personal growth to vulnerable children and youth ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
ICE nabs Jamaican fugitive wanted for murder in St Lucia
International News, Latest News
ICE nabs Jamaican fugitive wanted for murder in St Lucia
April 20, 2025
GEORGIA, United States (CMC) — The United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says it has apprehended a Jamaican-born fugitiv...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Regional consultations underway to address new tariffs imposed by US
Latest News, Regional
Regional consultations underway to address new tariffs imposed by US
April 4, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The government of St Lucia says talks are now being held with public and private sector stakeholders to develop appropriate...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Lucia to develop national migration policy
Latest News, Regional
St Lucia to develop national migration policy
March 11, 2025
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The St Lucia government says it is collaborating with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the development...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CDB pumps US$17m into bold overhaul of St Lucia’s education system
Latest News, News
CDB pumps US$17m into bold overhaul of St Lucia’s education system
March 6, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a US$17 million loan to support the Government of St Lucia’s mission to...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Three Caribbean countries to benefit from World Bank funding
Latest News, Regional
Three Caribbean countries to benefit from World Bank funding
March 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The World Bank announced Monday that it had approved a new project designed to improve energy efficiency and expand ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts reopens its  Rose Hall hotel complex
Latest News
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts reopens its Rose Hall hotel complex
December 3, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has officially reopened its three-hotel Rose Hall complex in St James, marking an important boost for J...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
Latest News
Opposition demands stronger oversight of Govt’s Hurricane relief distribution
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for a more robust and transparent system to track the distribution of gove...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
Latest News, ...
Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
December 3, 2025
The last two Manning Cup champions, Kingston College and Mona High were eliminated from the competition after battling to similar 2-2 draws against Ca...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jimmy Cliff among the ‘very last’ of major figures who made reggae global – Steffens
Entertainment, ...
Jimmy Cliff among the ‘very last’ of major figures who made reggae global – Steffens
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 3, 2025
Observer Online presents the third story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81. ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Chinese businesswoman injured in St Andrew home invasion, security officer shot
Latest News, ...
Chinese businesswoman injured in St Andrew home invasion, security officer shot
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Chinese businesswoman and a Hawkeye security officer were wounded during a home invasion on Haining Road in St Andrew on Wednesd...
{"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