Between horror and hope
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Between horror and hope
On the ground in Jamaica’s public hospitals, patients describe realities
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
HOSPITAL horror stories are all too familiar for Jamaicans, and though the age-old issues of long wait times, lack of resources, and poor service appe...
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
WATER suppliers are struggling to keep pace with a surge in demand amid drought conditions, with one Manchester-based operator describing the current ...
‘Legends never die’
Entertainment, Music
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Gregory Isaacs’ work still collecting awards
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Sixteen years after his death, Gregory Isaacs’ legacy continues to grow. At the September 15 Excellence In Music Ceremony at the Courtleigh Auditorium...
Jamaica wants its 8,000 artefacts back
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Jamaica wants its 8,000 artefacts back
Grange says Government making inroads with British Museum to return treasures
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
THE British Museum has approximately 8,000 artefacts of Jamaican origin that have been identified in its vast collection of objects, and Culture Minis...
‘#1 PRESIDENT’
Football, Sports
‘#1 PRESIDENT’
Ricketts, Infantino give mutual support as FIFA head gets warm welcome on Jamaica visit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) looks set to back Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Presidential Elections next year following positive talks during ...
Rum Tour
Lifestyle
Rum Tour
September 27, 2026
This summer, 12 international journalists arrived in Jamaica with an unusual assignment: Drink rum, listen to music, eat extraordinarily well, and fol...
‘You must die!’
News
‘You must die!’
Cop tells court he had to shoot knife-wielding attacker hurling death threats in Pathways night of terror
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 26, 2026
A police sergeant testified on Friday that he opened gunfire on a knife-wielding male attacker at Pathways International Restoration Ministries in Alb...
‘I have to balance the scale’
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Chuck defends Firearms Act, says it must protect victims too
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver 
September 26, 2026
JUSTICE Minister Delroy Chuck on Friday continued pushing back at critics who say the Firearms Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation Act, 2022 is to...
Congratulations, Dr Marcus Steele
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Congratulations, Dr Marcus Steele
September 27, 2026
Dr Marcus Steel, your family and friends proudly congratulate you on earning the degree of Doctor of Business Administration at Florida International ...
Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
Entertainment, Latest News
Calypso king Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
September 27, 2026
Grenadian-Trinidadian calypso icon Slinger Francisco, more popularly known as Mighty Sparrow, has died at age 91. He died on Sunday in New York follow...
Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
International News, Latest News
Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer
September 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, de...
Portmore United start defence of JPL title
Latest News, Sports
Portmore United start defence of JPL title
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
Defending champions Portmore United (PMU) will make their first appearance in the 2026-27 Jamaica Premier League (JPL) on Sunday, when they host Humbl...
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September 26, 2026
“So as we begin this next chapter, may ARC continue to be not only a company made in Jamaica, but a company genuinely made of Jamaica. Made of Jamaica...
39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
Latest News, News
39 killed in crashes during August – ITA
September 27, 2026
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that 39 people were killed in 33 fatal crashes during the month of August. This represents an increase...
Jamaica strikes gold at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Latest News, News
Jamaica strikes gold at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
September 27, 2026
Jamaica's Brandon Brown won gold in optoelectronic technology at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, sharing the top honour with the competitor from South ...
ROJ commits $1m to Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Latest News, News
ROJ commits $1m to Caribbean Week of Agriculture
September 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Restaurants of Jamaica Limited (ROJ), operators of KFC and Pizza Hut, is reinforcing its commitment to Jamaica’s agricultural sector...
Speid appeals to fans after Boyz beat Guatemala
Football, Sports
Speid appeals to fans after Boyz beat Guatemala
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
Although delighted to win his first international match on home soil, Reggae Boyz interim Head Coach Rudolph Speid says he’s hoping to see increased f...
Denbigh eliminate STETHS in Ben Francis Cup upset
Latest News, Sports
Denbigh eliminate STETHS in Ben Francis Cup upset
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth - Denbigh High School created the first major upset of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup as they beat many time champions St Elizabeth...
‘#1 PRESIDENT’
Football, Sports
‘#1 PRESIDENT’
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Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2026
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) looks set to back Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Presidential Elections next year following positive talks during ...
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September 27, 2026
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AFP) — Victorious George Russell said he “has rediscovered himself” and will seek to win every race and pile pressure on his champio...

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