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
Dancing for two on Road March
Entertainment, ...
Dancing for two on Road March
Carlysia Ramdeen 
April 12 11:49 AM
The sun rose over Kingston like it knew this was no ordinary Sunday. It was Road March day—the grand finale of the 2026 carnival season—and from as ea...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
Entertainment, ...
18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 12 11:06 AM
Hannah Sheree, pageant director for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland competition, says she is pleased with the lineup of 18 finalists who will b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
Latest News, ...
Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
April 12 09:53 AM
ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
International News, ...
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
April 12 09:47 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a United States (US) naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
Entertainment, ...
Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
April 12 08:07 AM
A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
Latest News, ...
Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
April 12 07:37 AM
Communication expert Carolyn Rose Miller is taking proactive steps to address what she describes as a troubling pattern in professional and personal r...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
News
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
News
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Vladimir Putin

Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
International News, Latest News
Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
April 9, 2026
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)—Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Melania Trump says Putin talks secured return of Ukraine war kids
International News, Latest News
Melania Trump says Putin talks secured return of Ukraine war kids
October 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) First Lady Melania Trump said Friday she had secured the release of Ukrainian children abducted b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit
International News, Latest News
Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit
September 18, 2025
CHEQUERS, United Kingdom (AFP) — Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" after he met Prime Minister Keir S...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Could humans become immortal, as Putin was heard telling Xi?
International News, Latest News
Could humans become immortal, as Putin was heard telling Xi?
September 4, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have been recorded on a hot mic discussing how organ transplants and other medical advances could ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jude Law became ‘obsessive’ Putin watcher for role as Russian leader
Entertainment, International News, Latest News
Jude Law became ‘obsessive’ Putin watcher for role as Russian leader
August 31, 2025
VENICE, Italy (AFP) -- British actor Jude Law said Sunday he became an "obsessive" watcher of Vladimir Putin as he prepared for his role as the Russia...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand
International News, Latest News
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand
August 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday shifted his campaign to halt the Ukraine war to securing a full peace agreeme...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin and Trump leave Alaska summit with no deal on war in Ukraine
International News, Latest News
Putin and Trump leave Alaska summit with no deal on war in Ukraine
August 15, 2025
ANCHORAGE, United States (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday spoke of an "understanding" reached with United States (US) counterpart Do...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Made-for-TV pageantry as Trump brings Putin in from cold
International News, Latest News
Made-for-TV pageantry as Trump brings Putin in from cold
August 15, 2025
ANCHORAGE, United States (AFP) -- Stepping foot on Western soil for the first time since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin basked in ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Zelensky says ‘concessions’ will not make Russia end war
Latest News, News
Zelensky says ‘concessions’ will not make Russia end war
August 11, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP)—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday warned against capitulating to the demands of President Vladimir Putin ahead of t...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump says will meet with Putin ‘very shortly’
International News, Latest News
Trump says will meet with Putin ‘very shortly’
August 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet "very shortly" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and su...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin says wants lasting peace in Ukraine
International News, Latest News
Putin says wants lasting peace in Ukraine
August 1, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) - Russia wants a "lasting and stable peace" in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, adding that Moscow's conditions for...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel
Latest News, News
Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel
June 18, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump appeared Wednesday to rebuff Vladimir Putin's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict, ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks at pope’s funeral
International News, Latest News
Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks at pope’s funeral
April 26, 2025
Rome, Italy (AFP)-US President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal, shortly after meeting Ukrainian Pr...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine
International News, Latest News
Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine
April 19, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in Ukraine, set to last until midnight on Sunday...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Kremlin says Putin ‘remains open’ to speaking to Trump
International News, Latest News
Kremlin says Putin ‘remains open’ to speaking to Trump
March 31, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)— The Kremlin on Monday said that President Vladimir Putin was still "open" to speaking to Donald Trump after the US president sai...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin not a ‘bad guy,’ Trump envoy says
International News, Latest News
Putin not a ‘bad guy,’ Trump envoy says
March 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- White House envoy Steve Witkoff has praised Vladimir Putin in glowing terms as trustworthy and said the Russian lea...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week
International News, Latest News
Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week
March 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US officials expressed optimism Sunday that a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could be reached in "weeks," as Presiden...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US negotiators to set out Ukraine truce plan to Russia
International News, Latest News
US negotiators to set out Ukraine truce plan to Russia
March 13, 2025
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — US negotiators travelled to Russia on Thursday to present their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but Moscow warned in ad...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump says Zelensky and Putin must ‘get together’
International News, Latest News
Trump says Zelensky and Putin must ‘get together’
February 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin will have to "...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump brands Zelensky a ‘dictator’ as clash deepens
International News, Latest News
Trump brands Zelensky a ‘dictator’ as clash deepens
February 19, 2025
MIAMI, United States (AFP) - US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" Wednesday, widening a personal rift wit...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Zelensky says Trump has succumbed to Russian ‘disinformation’
International News, Latest News, Politics
Zelensky says Trump has succumbed to Russian ‘disinformation’
February 19, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that Donald Trump was living in a Russian "disinformation" bubble, resp...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Putin admits security failure over general’s killing
International News, Latest News
Putin admits security failure over general’s killing
December 19, 2024
Moscow, Russia (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made a rare admission of failings by his powerful security agencies over the Ukrai...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Dancing for two on Road March
Entertainment, ...
Dancing for two on Road March
Carlysia Ramdeen 
April 12, 2026
The sun rose over Kingston like it knew this was no ordinary Sunday. It was Road March day—the grand finale of the 2026 carnival season—and from as ea...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
Entertainment, ...
18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 12, 2026
Hannah Sheree, pageant director for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland competition, says she is pleased with the lineup of 18 finalists who will b...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
Latest News, ...
Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
April 12, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
International News, ...
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
April 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a United States (US) naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
Entertainment, ...
Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
April 12, 2026
A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
{"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