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
Jamaica’s Oshane Nation named among referees for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Latest News, ...
Jamaica’s Oshane Nation named among referees for 2026 FIFA World Cup
April 9 12:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Oshane Nation has been included in the list of referees to officiate at the FIFA World Cup set to be played across the U...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
JTA president rejects deflection accusations, stands firm on shelter concerns in schools
Latest News, ...
JTA president rejects deflection accusations, stands firm on shelter concerns in schools
April 9 12:19 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr Mark Malabver, has strongly rejected any attempt to dilute or redirect att...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cuba accuses US of ‘extorting’ Latin America in doctors row
Latest News, ...
Cuba accuses US of ‘extorting’ Latin America in doctors row
April 9 12:00 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's foreign minister on Thursday accused the United States (US) of "extorting" Latin American countries by pressuring them to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Probe underway into video of murder suspect arrest at Mandeville Police Station, says commander
April 9 11:53 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Head of the Manchester police, Superintendent Carey Duncan, says an investigation is underway pertaining to a video showing the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Food For The Poor secures release of 67-y-o St Catherine inmate
Latest News, ...
Food For The Poor secures release of 67-y-o St Catherine inmate
April 9 11:49 AM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 67-year-old man has regained his freedom after spending 10 months in the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, thanks to t...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica Tourist Board named agents’ favourite national tourist board at Travel Gossip Awards 2026
Latest News, ...
Jamaica Tourist Board named agents’ favourite national tourist board at Travel Gossip Awards 2026
April 9 11:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has been named Agents' Favourite National Tourist Board at the Travel Gossip Awards 2026, an accol...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Yoni Epstein resigns as PFJL Finance Committee chairman
Latest News, ...
Yoni Epstein resigns as PFJL Finance Committee chairman
April 9 11:17 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Yoni Epstein has tendered his resignation as chairman of the Finance Committee of Professional Football Jamaica Limited, with imme...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man chopped to death in Cobbla, Manchester
Latest News, ...
Man chopped to death in Cobbla, Manchester
April 9 09:31 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Three people are in police custody following the chopping death of a man in the Cobbla district in north east Manchester on Wedn...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

youth

Two Jamaicans among finalists for Commonwealth Youth Award
Latest News, Regional
Two Jamaicans among finalists for Commonwealth Youth Award
February 6, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (CMC) — Four Caribbean nationals, including two Jamaicans, have been named as regional finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Yout...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican takes second place at 2025 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress
Latest News, Regional
Jamaican takes second place at 2025 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress
October 4, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caleader Lewison, the 16-year-old junior minister of tourism for Jamaica, has earned second place at the Caribbean Touris...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
Latest News, News
Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
October 3, 2025
A disabled but determined Jamaican father has been rewarded for his dedication, with the granting of a scholarship to his daughter by the Eternal Fath...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Youth have key role to play in ensuring a sustainable future says Cox
Latest News, News
Youth have key role to play in ensuring a sustainable future says Cox
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senior Director of the Access to Information Unit (AIU), Damian Cox, says raising environmental awareness among youth is crucial i...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t prioritises inclusion of youth and women in agro-park initiative
Latest News, News
Gov’t prioritises inclusion of youth and women in agro-park initiative
September 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica— The Government is taking deliberate steps to ensure that women and young people play a central role in Jamaica’s agricultural trans...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
St Andrew Church of Christ empowers youth through mentorship
Latest News, News
St Andrew Church of Christ empowers youth through mentorship
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 14, 2025
The St Andrew Church of Christ is shaping the lives of young people through a structured mentorship programme that blends spiritual guidance with pers...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CIBC Caribbean partners with UWJ to empower at-risk boys through 40th anniversary banquet
Latest News, News
CIBC Caribbean partners with UWJ to empower at-risk boys through 40th anniversary banquet
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — CIBC Caribbean has announced its sponsorship of the United Way of Jamaica’s (UWJ) 40th Anniversary Banquet Dinner, set to take pla...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JPP’s Bettina Hill focusing on youth in Clarendon
Elections, Latest News, News
JPP’s Bettina Hill focusing on youth in Clarendon
August 18, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Jamaica Progressive Party candidate for Clarendon Central, Bettina Hill, says her party’s focus will be on youth. She made the de...
Telegram
{"elections":"Elections", "jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vatican expecting up to 1 million youth for celebration with Pope
International News, Latest News
Vatican expecting up to 1 million youth for celebration with Pope
'young men and women praying, singing, joking...in an extraordinary party'
August 2, 2025
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Swarms of enthusiastic young Catholics gathered under the hot sun in Rome on Saturday in a festive, open-air celebration to be cap...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Crack the Code: Road to Hackathon’ to showcase local tech talent
Career & Education, Latest News, News
‘Crack the Code: Road to Hackathon’ to showcase local tech talent
July 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica accelerates its push toward becoming a digital-first society, United States (US) software company Intellibus has launch...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Peart delivers critical life lessons at Project STAR’s job readiness programme
Latest News, News
Peart delivers critical life lessons at Project STAR’s job readiness programme
July 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— In a candid address to participants of the job readiness programme hosted by Project STAR, business mogul, Gary Peart, executive ch...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
All set for seventh annual mental health expo
Latest News, News
All set for seventh annual mental health expo
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 23, 2025
 TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Global Hands Foundation will be hosting its seventh annual mental health expo aimed at p...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JBM and St Ann Chamber of Commerce champion Jamaica’s youth leaders
Latest News, News
JBM and St Ann Chamber of Commerce champion Jamaica’s youth leaders
July 22, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica- Twelve young leaders were officially pinned at the launch of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Ambassador and Youth President Pr...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Young, called and connected: How a St Andrew church keeps its youth rooted in faith
Latest News, Observer+ News
Young, called and connected: How a St Andrew church keeps its youth rooted in faith
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 22, 2025
As churches across Jamaica and the world contend with the steady decline of youth attendance, Escarpment New Testament Church of God is defying the tr...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "value-added-section":"Value Added Section"}
Barracks Road and Chetwood reach U-13 semis
Latest News, Sports
Barracks Road and Chetwood reach U-13 semis
May 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Barracks Road Primary and Chetwood Primary both advanced to the semi-finals in the St James Football Association ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Johns Hall starts U-13 cricket defence with win
Latest News, Sports
Johns Hall starts U-13 cricket defence with win
May 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Johns Hall Primary made a winning start to the defence of their Johns Hall/Jerry Reid Under-13 cricket title after beating Chetwoo...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Young students thrilled about stock market
Latest News, News
Young students thrilled about stock market
March 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Students at Avondale Preparatory School in Kingston, Kahleel Hutchinson and Khalif Wright, emerged top performers in the first mon...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
International News, Latest News, Sports
China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
March 20, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) — A promising Chinese footballer who suffered a serious head injury while playing in Spain has died a day short of his 19th birth...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Ijahmar inspires youths with ‘Shooting Stars’
Latest News
Ijahmar inspires youths with ‘Shooting Stars’
December 1, 2024
Dancehall star Ijahmar is hoping that his latest song, Shooting Stars, can inspire youths to overcome personal obstacles and pursue their dreams. "Eve...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CHTA urges youth empowerment and entrepreneurship on World Tourism Day
Latest News, Regional
CHTA urges youth empowerment and entrepreneurship on World Tourism Day
September 27, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States (CMC) — The newly elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Sanovnik Destang on Friday c...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Edna Manley College announces full-day arts immersion for youth
Entertainment, Latest News
Edna Manley College announces full-day arts immersion for youth
September 25, 2024
Children and young adults will have an exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of creativity starting next month at the Edna Manley Co...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Jamaica’s Oshane Nation named among referees for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Latest News, ...
Jamaica’s Oshane Nation named among referees for 2026 FIFA World Cup
April 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Oshane Nation has been included in the list of referees to officiate at the FIFA World Cup set to be played across the U...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer", "breaking-news":"Push Notifications"}
JTA president rejects deflection accusations, stands firm on shelter concerns in schools
Latest News, ...
JTA president rejects deflection accusations, stands firm on shelter concerns in schools
April 9, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr Mark Malabver, has strongly rejected any attempt to dilute or redirect att...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Cuba accuses US of ‘extorting’ Latin America in doctors row
Latest News, ...
Cuba accuses US of ‘extorting’ Latin America in doctors row
April 9, 2026
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba's foreign minister on Thursday accused the United States (US) of "extorting" Latin American countries by pressuring them to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Probe underway into video of murder suspect arrest at Mandeville Police Station, says commander
April 9, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Head of the Manchester police, Superintendent Carey Duncan, says an investigation is underway pertaining to a video showing the ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Food For The Poor secures release of 67-y-o St Catherine inmate
Latest News, ...
Food For The Poor secures release of 67-y-o St Catherine inmate
April 9, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 67-year-old man has regained his freedom after spending 10 months in the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, thanks to 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