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 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
      • Business Bites
      • 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
    • Business Bites
  • 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
Fire at the Retirement Dump
Latest News, ...
Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
Latest News, ...
Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
Latest News, ...
Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
Latest News, ...
St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
Entertainment, ...
Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
Entertainment, ...
‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Theft

Security guard robbed on Harbour Street
Latest News, News
Security guard robbed on Harbour Street
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 25-year-old female security guard was robbed of her cellular phone, cash and other personal items in the vicinity of GraceKennedy ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Hidden camera catches alleged Bogue Hill theft, case settled in court
January 29, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — After spending months before the St James Parish Court, the case involving Renae Fletcher, who was allegedly caught on covert vide...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Bail extended for man accused of stealing gas cylinder
Latest News, News
Bail extended for man accused of stealing gas cylinder
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of stealing a gas cylinder had his bail extended when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tues...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Carjacking of female inDrive operator sparks fresh safety fears
Latest News, News
Carjacking of female inDrive operator sparks fresh safety fears
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 19, 2025
inDrive operators are expressing deep concern about their safety following the robbery of a female driver in St Andrew last month. The driver was robb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Streetlights in Rocky Point damaged by widespread electricity theft — JPS
Latest News, News
Streetlights in Rocky Point damaged by widespread electricity theft — JPS
October 18, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service company (JPS)   says   electricity theft from streetlights, is causing major damage to lamps in the Ro...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Windscreen wiper charged after stealing over $200,000
Latest News
Windscreen wiper charged after stealing over $200,000
September 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Detectives from the St Andrew South Police Division have charged 45-year-old Conroy Grant, also known as "Snack," with simple larc...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
Latest News, News
Portland farmer charged with housebreaking and larceny
September 21, 2025
PORTLAND, Jamaica –  Housebreaking and larceny charges have been laid against a 34-year-old farmer after he allegedly stole electronics from a relativ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man pleads guilty to stealing $2 million
Latest News, News
Man pleads guilty to stealing $2 million
June 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man is now awaiting sentencing after entering a guilty plea for stealing $2 million from an unsecured vehicle parked outside a s...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Potential J$1 billion in savings as fuel theft at JUTC curtailed says Vaz
Latest News, News
Potential J$1 billion in savings as fuel theft at JUTC curtailed says Vaz
June 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reporting that pilferage and unauthorised fuel extraction have been significantly curt...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Pump attendant pleads guilty to stealing over $240,000 from customer’s debit card
Latest News, News
Pump attendant pleads guilty to stealing over $240,000 from customer’s debit card
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former pump attendant pleaded guilty to stealing over $243,000 from a customer’s debit card when she appeared in the Kingston an...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Woman accused of stealing over $3 million from partner’s home
Latest News, News
Woman accused of stealing over $3 million from partner’s home
May 12, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 30-year-old woman has been charged with larceny after she allegedly stole over $3.3 million in cash and appliances from her ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two JUTC drivers to be tried for fuel theft
Latest News, News
Two JUTC drivers to be tried for fuel theft
March 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is confirming that two of its drivers were recently arrested and charged in connec...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man charged, accomplice wanted in $3m cable theft
Latest News, News
Man charged, accomplice wanted in $3m cable theft
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Denham Town Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) has asked a man known as Denver Rowe of a Duhaney Park address to turn himself...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Elderly Barbadian attorney faces jail time for theft
Latest News, Regional
Elderly Barbadian attorney faces jail time for theft
February 25, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – Barbadian Magistrate Manila Renee has given a 74-year-old attorney, Hilary Jefferson Nelson, until Friday to return to t...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Guardsman security and mother freed of $13 million ATM robbery
Latest News, News
Guardsman security and mother freed of $13 million ATM robbery
February 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A former driver and junior treasury officer for Guardsman Security and his mother who were charged in connection with the theft of $...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Hardware worker among four facing larceny, conspiracy charges
Business Report Front Page, Crime Watch, Latest News, ...
Hardware worker among four facing larceny, conspiracy charges
January 11, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — Four people have been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal nearly $400,000 of material from a Spanish Town Road hardware ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cops probe $4 million theft of goods from Massy Distribution
Latest News, News
Cops probe $4 million theft of goods from Massy Distribution
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Three employees of Massy Distribution Limited on Carifta Avenue in St Andrew are under probe after the theft of goods worth about...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sean Kingston released from jail after paying bond
Entertainment, Latest News
Sean Kingston released from jail after paying bond
June 5, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston was released from a Broward County jail in Florida on Tuesday evening after paying his bond of US$100,000 on Monday. Both Kingsto...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Holness condemns theft of water tank from Negril Primary
Latest News
Holness condemns theft of water tank from Negril Primary
April 9, 2024
In what he described as a “disturbing news item”, Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday condemned the theft of a water tank from the Negril Primary...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Fire at the Retirement Dump
Latest News, ...
Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
Latest News, ...
Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4, 2026
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
Latest News, ...
Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
Latest News, ...
St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
{"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