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
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"}
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
News
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

wages

WATCH: Chinese nationals strike at children’s hospital construction site
Latest News, News
WATCH: Chinese nationals strike at children’s hospital construction site
September 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A number of Chinese nationals employed at the construction site of a Child and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay are on strike. h...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JTA Action Committee agrees to pause pending industrial action
Latest News, News
JTA Action Committee agrees to pause pending industrial action
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver asked the association's Action Committee to place a pause on any i...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Normality not guaranteed’  – JTA
Latest News, News
‘Normality not guaranteed’ – JTA
Teachers restive days before school reopening, elections
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) has given the Ministry of Finance until Friday to present an improved wage offer or ‘normal...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JCSA demands  immediate payment of new salaries for fire brigade drivers,  mechanics
Latest News, News
JCSA demands immediate payment of new salaries for fire brigade drivers, mechanics
August 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has given notice of imminent industrial action to be staged unless the Jamaica Fire B...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JCTC rejects finance minister claims on 7.5 per cent pay increase
Latest News, News
JCTC rejects finance minister claims on 7.5 per cent pay increase
August 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) has pushed back against statements made by Minister of Finance and the Public Ser...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Opposition concerned about reports of low wages in SPARK programme
Latest News, News
Opposition concerned about reports of low wages in SPARK programme
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is raising serious concerns following reports from the Incorporated Masterbuilders As...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
WATCH: MP Robinson warns of potential industrial action by restless public sector unions
March 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Julian Robinson, the People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew South Eastern, is sounding the alarm on...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Placard-bearing municipal workers strike in Manchester over wages
Latest News
Placard-bearing municipal workers strike in Manchester over wages
December 20, 2024
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Placard-bearing municipal workers including janitors, street sweepers, parking attendants and market staff staged a protest in f...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
T&T Gov’t says 12 per cent wage offer to port workers illegal
Latest News, Regional
T&T Gov’t says 12 per cent wage offer to port workers illegal
November 15, 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) -The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday said a 12 per cent wage increase promised to workers at the port of Port of S...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JCSA demands immediate action on wage agreement implementation as members grow restive
Latest News, News
JCSA demands immediate action on wage agreement implementation as members grow restive
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is calling on the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to promptly issue the ci...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

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"}
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, 2026
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"}

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