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Portmore pause
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Portmore pause
EOJ boss gives clearest indication new parish will not be in play for next polls
April 17, 2025
DIRECTOR of Elections Glasspole Brown on Wednesday made it clear that it will take some time for electoral boundaries to be sorted in the new parish o...
CXC assurance
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CXC assurance
New certification not attempt to water down standards, says CEO
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Dr Wayne Wesley has assured that the Caribbean Targeted Education Certifica...
I-Octane grateful for Opportunist impact
Entertainment, Music, Splash
I-Octane grateful for Opportunist impact
Artiste getting ready to drop new album God and I
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Highlighting that his rise to fame came with loads of opportunists whose sole aim was to use him for selfish gain, I-Octane says these days he’s prior...
Honouring a century of excellence
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Honouring a century of excellence
KC unveils commemorative stamps to mark 100 years
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer writer williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON College (KC), in collaboration with the Jamaica Post, on Wednesday unveiled commemorative stamps to mark its 100th birthday. Chairman of the ...
CRUNCH TIME!
Football, Sports
CRUNCH TIME!
Mount Pleasant, Montego Bay manage workload for JPL title challenge
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Automatic semi-finalists Mount Pleasant FA and play-off qualifiers Montego Bay United, first and second, respectively, in the Jamaica Premier League, ...
Rainforest Potato Crusted Salmon
Food, Lifestyle
Rainforest Potato Crusted Salmon
April 17, 2025
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 3 Rainforest Sockeye Salmon Fillets. • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon parsley • 1 te...
High-powered weapon found during search for POIs
Latest News, News
High-powered weapon found during search for POIs
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– What started as a police operation searching for several men listed as individuals of interest resulted in the seizure of an illega...
Epaper First Page
The Style Issue, April 17, 2025
Lifestyle, Page2, Page2 Section, ...
The Style Issue, April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
The figure-flattering cuts and spotlight-stealing details of a bygone era returned with a twist last Wednesday, April 9, when Sagicor Group Jamaica ho...
Defence attempts to discredit witness
News, Western
Defence attempts to discredit witness
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
April 17, 2025
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — The defence team representing three cops on trial in the Mario Deane case on Wednesday attempted to discredit a Crown w...
Portmore pause
News
Portmore pause
EOJ boss gives clearest indication new parish will not be in play for next polls
April 17, 2025
DIRECTOR of Elections Glasspole Brown on Wednesday made it clear that it will take some time for electoral boundaries to be sorted in the new parish o...
CXC assurance
News
CXC assurance
New certification not attempt to water down standards, says CEO
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Dr Wayne Wesley has assured that the Caribbean Targeted Education Certifica...
Honouring a century of excellence
News
Honouring a century of excellence
KC unveils commemorative stamps to mark 100 years
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer writer williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON College (KC), in collaboration with the Jamaica Post, on Wednesday unveiled commemorative stamps to mark its 100th birthday. Chairman of the ...
Users of ionising radiation urged to obtain authorisation
News
Users of ionising radiation urged to obtain authorisation
April 17, 2025
THE Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is intensifying its call for all facilities and professionals using ionising radiation to obtain ...
Legacy Isle five-star banker in Saint Cecelia Cup feature
Horse Racing, Sports
Legacy Isle five-star banker in Saint Cecelia Cup feature
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
The $1.4-million Saint Cecelia Cup, an Open Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m), promises to be an exciting ev...
CRUNCH TIME!
Football, Sports
CRUNCH TIME!
Mount Pleasant, Montego Bay manage workload for JPL title challenge
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Automatic semi-finalists Mount Pleasant FA and play-off qualifiers Montego Bay United, first and second, respectively, in the Jamaica Premier League, ...
Hansa delivers under Azan’s guidance, shines in Thornbird Stakes
Horse Racing, Sports
Hansa delivers under Azan’s guidance, shines in Thornbird Stakes
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Trainer Richard Azan’s meticulous planning paid off as his charge Hansa delivered a stunning performance to win the 32nd staging of the $1.75-million ...
Honour Prince’s win validated, trainer eyes Classic future
Horse Racing, Sports
Honour Prince’s win validated, trainer eyes Classic future
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Trainer Robert Pearson believes that Honour Prince would have won the 32nd of the $1.75-million Prince Consort Stakes without interference. The Graded...

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JDF soldier arrested in St Elizabeth gun seizure
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JDF soldier arrested in St Elizabeth gun seizure
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) was arrested in St Elizabeth following the alleged discovery of an illegal gun. Po...
April 15, 2025
Man dies after vehicle veers off Flat Bridge
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Man dies after vehicle veers off Flat Bridge
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – A man is dead after the vehicle he was driving veered off the Flat Bridge and plunged into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Su...
April 14, 2025
KC parade brings life to downtown Kingston
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KC parade brings life to downtown Kingston
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THE streets of downtown Kingston on Monday buzzed with more life than usual, as the atmosphere was lit up by a Kingston College (KC) float parade whic...
April 15, 2025
Cop collapses, dies at police training academy
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Cop collapses, dies at police training academy
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – A cop collapsed and died Tuesday morning at the police's Tranquility Bay training academy in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth. The...
April 15, 2025
CXC revamp
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CXC revamp
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CARIBBEAN Examinations Council (CXC) on Wednesday unveiled a raft of changes which it says “marks the beginning of the end” of the region’s premier as...
April 16, 2025
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Back to the blueprint
Business, Caribbean Business Report (CBR)
Back to the blueprint
Slow uptake triggers NHT rethink of Build 9 housing programme
BY KARENA BENNETT Senior business reporter bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Back to the blueprint
Entrepreneurship drives consumer confidence to all-time high
Business, Caribbean Business Report (CBR)
Entrepreneurship drives consumer confidence to all-time high
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
Entrepreneurship drives consumer confidence to all-time high
More Jamaicans eye agriculture for business, JCC survey reveals
Business, Caribbean Business Report (CBR)
More Jamaicans eye agriculture for business, JCC survey reveals
BY CODIE-ANN BARRETT Senior business reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 17, 2025
More Jamaicans eye agriculture for business, JCC survey reveals
Business Social
Business, Caribbean Business Report (CBR)
Business Social
April 17, 2025
Business Social this week follows up with Flow Jamaica at the inaugural Grand Slam Track event held at the National Stadium in St Andrew April 3-6, 20...
itel showcases its latest AI innovation, ‘itelligence’
Business, Latest News
itel showcases its latest AI innovation, ‘itelligence’
April 16, 2025
itel, Jamaica's largest homegrown customer experience (CX) partner, last week showcased its latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovation at the Outs...
Rainforest Potato Crusted Salmon
Food, Lifestyle
Rainforest Potato Crusted Salmon
April 17, 2025
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 3 Rainforest Sockeye Salmon Fillets. • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon parsley • 1 te...
Rainforest Stuffed Foil Roasted Snapper
Food, Lifestyle
Rainforest Stuffed Foil Roasted Snapper
April 17, 2025
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 2 Rainforest Whole Red Snapper • 3 cups Rainforest Soup Mix • 1 stick salted butte...
Miss Global Jamaica 2025 pays courtesy visit to Holness
Latest News, Lifestyle
Miss Global Jamaica 2025 pays courtesy visit to Holness
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
April 16, 2025
Miss Global Jamaica 2025 and first runner-up at Miss Global 2025, Keri-Ann Greenwood says she is appreciative of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ per...

Polls

Grange: ‘Nothing has been handed to us’
Feature, Features, News
Grange: ‘Nothing has been handed to us’
Gender minister hails women for their determination to contribute to Jamaica’s development
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer staff reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 22, 2025
Grange: ‘Nothing has been handed to us’
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Is a republic worth it?
Editorial
Is a republic worth it?
April 17, 2025
Is a republic worth it?

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Ruption returns for drifting
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Ruption returns for drifting
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
April 17, 2025
Ruption returns for drifting
April is BYD Shark month
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April is BYD Shark month
April 17, 2025
April is BYD Shark month
McConnell takes Skate 2.0
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McConnell takes Skate 2.0
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
April 11, 2025
McConnell takes
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