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
Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
Entertainment, ...
Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
January 10 04:58 PM
Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
Latest News, ...
JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10 04:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
International News, ...
Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
January 10 03:44 PM
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AFP)—The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself behind b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
Latest News, ...
NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
January 10 03:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging school administrators to involve students in the decision-making process ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
Latest News, ...
Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10 02:58 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
Latest News, ...
Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
Latest News, ...
CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
Latest News, ...
Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

technology

SLB to further enhance digital portal as part of ongoing transformation
Latest News, News
SLB to further enhance digital portal as part of ongoing transformation
December 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is looking to further enhance its digital portal, a move that underscores the role of technology i...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican digital services firms get a boost from UK-funded London trade mission
Latest News, News
Jamaican digital services firms get a boost from UK-funded London trade mission
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican digital services companies are reporting strong early commercial opportunities following their recent participation in a ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ja-Cirt analysts win top honours at ‘SheSecures’ cybersecurity competition
Latest News, News
Ja-Cirt analysts win top honours at ‘SheSecures’ cybersecurity competition
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Monique Satchwell and Rheana Hagigal are more than just work colleagues. Both young women, Tier Two National Security Operations ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Selfie-based age checks boom as gov’ts push for online controls
International News, Latest News
Selfie-based age checks boom as gov’ts push for online controls
November 29, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — As governments crack down on online platforms from social networks to porn sites, business is booming for one sector of...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
IICA director general-elect to prioritise research and new technologies in agriculture
International News, Latest News, Regional
IICA director general-elect to prioritise research and new technologies in agriculture
November 5, 2025
BRASILIA, Brazil — Newly elected Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Muhammad Ibrahim, says for th...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Meta to cut 600 jobs in artificial intelligence — reports
International News, Latest News
Meta to cut 600 jobs in artificial intelligence — reports
October 22, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence (AI) division in a move intended to streamline ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Apple, Google face tougher UK regulation of mobile platforms
International News, Latest News
Apple, Google face tougher UK regulation of mobile platforms
October 22, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that Apple and Google would face tougher regulation of services on their ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica hosts historic CARLA conference
Latest News, News
Jamaica hosts historic CARLA conference
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica made history last week as it became the first Caribbean nation to host the Latin America High Performance Computing Confer...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
ResolveIT becomes first Jamaican ICT firm to earn triple Microsoft Solutions Partner status
Latest News, News
ResolveIT becomes first Jamaican ICT firm to earn triple Microsoft Solutions Partner status
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — ResolveIT Limited, a Jamaican-owned information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with more than 20 years of ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Flow signs MoU for ICT Teacher of the Year award with gov’t support
Latest News, News
Flow signs MoU for ICT Teacher of the Year award with gov’t support
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Flow Foundation has received support from the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information for the 2026 launch of thei...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures
International News, Latest News
Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures
September 25, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Spotify on Thursday unveiled several measures to encourage artists and publishers to be more transparent about their u...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Taxi operator charged with child trafficking
Latest News, News
Taxi operator charged with child trafficking
September 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A taxi operator has been charged with the trafficking of a 16-year-old girl. He is 35-year-old Andre Catnott, of Longwall, Stony H...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media
International News, Latest News
EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media
September 24, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air amid AI race and tariff pressures
International News, Latest News
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air amid AI race and tariff pressures
September 9, 2025
San Francisco, United States (AFP)-Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, featuring its thinnest smartphone ever, as the tech giant works to ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
International News, Latest News
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
August 14, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adu...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
International News, Latest News
UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
July 25, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — New United Kingdom (UK) age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Irish watchdog threatens X over adult content controls
International News, Latest News
Irish watchdog threatens X over adult content controls
July 24, 2025
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) — Ireland's media watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union (EU), has warned Elon Musk's social network X that it must en...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JCF being positioned as technology leader in the region – PM
Latest News, News
JCF being positioned as technology leader in the region – PM
June 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With significant investments in technology and innovation, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being positioned to become a te...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
International News, Latest News
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
June 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Ch...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Meta offered US$100m in bonuses to poach OpenAI employees — CEO
International News, Latest News
Meta offered US$100m in bonuses to poach OpenAI employees — CEO
June 18, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Meta offered US$100 million in bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker's talent ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Google rejects app store age verification for online content
International News, Latest News
Google rejects app store age verification for online content
June 13, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app sto...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
WATCH: JCF receives $650 million high-tech upgrade
May 31, 2025
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a $650-million infusion of high-tech equipment, that will significantly boost the speed, coordinatio...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
Entertainment, ...
Nesta continues dancehall quest with Ride
January 10, 2026
Guyanese singer Nesta, a many-time Calypso Queen in her country, continues the quest to make her name in dancehall music with Ride , a song produced b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
Latest News, ...
JFB, health ministry reaffirm readiness for major earthquake
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
International News, ...
Venezuelan prisoners smile to hear of Maduro’s fall
January 10, 2026
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AFP)—The prisoner's face lit up when his wife visited and told him that the man responsible for his detention was himself behind b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
Latest News, ...
NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
January 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) is urging school administrators to involve students in the decision-making process ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
Latest News, ...
Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
{"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