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
Beenie Man rejects assault claims, threatens legal action
Entertainment, ...
Beenie Man rejects assault claims, threatens legal action
May 19 05:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Beenie Man is rubbishing recent allegations that he assaulted another artiste, describing them as false, malicio...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Training for domestic workers under ‘landmark’ MoU – Charles Jr
Latest News, ...
Training for domestic workers under ‘landmark’ MoU – Charles Jr
May 19 05:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed what is being described as a “landmark memorandum of understanding” with the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes end
Latest News, ...
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes end
May 19 05:18 PM
BOURNEMOUTH United Kingdom (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth e...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Decade in prison for 56-y-o Vincentian who caused death of friend in ‘rum disagreement’
Latest News, ...
Decade in prison for 56-y-o Vincentian who caused death of friend in ‘rum disagreement’
May 19 05:08 PM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – A High Court judge in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has sentenced a 56-year-old fisherman to 10 years in jail afte...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
Latest News, ...
US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
May 19 04:52 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —The United States (US) will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) team are able to travel to play in t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaicans register wins at NJCAA Champs
Latest News, ...
Jamaicans register wins at NJCAA Champs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 19 04:46 PM
A number of Jamaicans were among the winners at last weekend’s National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Outdoor Track and Field Champions...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US, Cuba held talks on aid offer —  US official
Latest News, ...
US, Cuba held talks on aid offer — US official
May 19 04:43 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The United States (US) and Cuba held talks this week on a US offer of $100 million in assistance for the crisis-hit adversary, a ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
21-year-old slapped with murder charges
Latest News, ...
21-year-old slapped with murder charges
May 19 04:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and usin...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

tropical storm

#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA to temporarily close at 9pm as Melissa approaches island
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: NMIA to temporarily close at 9pm as Melissa approaches island
October 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that the airport will c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical storm watch now in effect for Jamaica
Latest News, News
Tropical storm watch now in effect for Jamaica
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as there is the potential for a tropical cyclone to form in the central Caribb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical storm likely to form in Caribbean within seven days
Latest News
Tropical storm likely to form in Caribbean within seven days
October 20, 2025
A weather system in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical storm later this week, according to meteorologists. The United States' National Hurri...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
International News, Latest News
At least 37 dead in Mexico floods
October 11, 2025
TULANCINGO DE BRAVO, Mexico (AFP) — Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
The Bahamas government monitors passage of strengthening tropical storm Imelda
Latest News, Regional
The Bahamas government monitors passage of strengthening tropical storm Imelda
September 29, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – The Bahamas government has discontinued the tropical storm warning for all of the Central Bahamas and for portions of the nort...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical Storm watch issued for some northern Leeward Islands
Latest News, Regional
Tropical Storm watch issued for some northern Leeward Islands
August 14, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – A Tropical Storm watch is in effect for the islands of Antigua, St Martin and St Barthelemy, Saba and St Eustatius as Tro...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become hurricane by Friday
Latest News, Regional
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become hurricane by Friday
August 14, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Tropical Storm Erin continues to strengthen as it moves westward across the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurrican...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
KSAMC holds multi-agency meeting to assess preparedness for potential storm
Latest News, News
KSAMC holds multi-agency meeting to assess preparedness for potential storm
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Monday convened a meeting of its Local Parish Disaster Inter-Agency Com...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical storm conditions to begin impacting Jamaica within 24 hours, warning remains in effect
Latest News, News
Tropical storm conditions to begin impacting Jamaica within 24 hours, warning remains in effect
November 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An approaching weather system which is forecast to strengthen to a tropical depression is expected to bring tropical storm-like co...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
Latest News, News
JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
November 3, 2024
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it is prepared and ready to respond to the potential impact of adverse weather conditions expected to affect...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Severe weather alert issued for Jamaica
Latest News, News
Severe weather alert issued for Jamaica
November 2, 2024
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has issued a severe weather alert for the island effective until Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5pm. According to t...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Two killed in Mexico as Hurricane John weakens to tropical storm
International News, Latest News
Two killed in Mexico as Hurricane John weakens to tropical storm
September 24, 2024
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — At least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast overnight, authorities reported...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical Storm Ernesto could become a hurricane by Thursday
Latest News, Regional
Tropical Storm Ernesto could become a hurricane by Thursday
August 13, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The centre of Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently near the French island of Guadeloupe and the Leeward Islands with maxim...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Beenie Man rejects assault claims, threatens legal action
Entertainment, ...
Beenie Man rejects assault claims, threatens legal action
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Beenie Man is rubbishing recent allegations that he assaulted another artiste, describing them as false, malicio...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Training for domestic workers under ‘landmark’ MoU – Charles Jr
Latest News, ...
Training for domestic workers under ‘landmark’ MoU – Charles Jr
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed what is being described as a “landmark memorandum of understanding” with the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes end
Latest News, ...
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes end
May 19, 2026
BOURNEMOUTH United Kingdom (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola said he would speak to Manchester City's hierarchy over his future after a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth e...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Decade in prison for 56-y-o Vincentian who caused death of friend in ‘rum disagreement’
Latest News, ...
Decade in prison for 56-y-o Vincentian who caused death of friend in ‘rum disagreement’
May 19, 2026
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – A High Court judge in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has sentenced a 56-year-old fisherman to 10 years in jail afte...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
Latest News, ...
US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions
May 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —The United States (US) will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) team are able to travel to play in t...
{"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