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‘Baddies build furniture too’
When jobs disappeared during COVID, Sydonie Miller built a career in carpentry
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
With work hard to find and financial constraints mounting during the coronavirus pandemic, one Jamaican woman discovered a hidden talent that opened a...
Fewer students drunk or high
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Survey shows decline in teen alcohol, drug use, but NCDA to strengthen prevention drive
August 25, 2026
THE National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) is reporting that fewer teenagers are using illegal drugs or drinking alcohol across Jamaica, but the number...
More vacancies than advertised
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More vacancies than advertised
Schools facing teacher shortages, says principals’ group
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
August 25, 2026
With the new academic year just days away numerous schools are scrambling to fill permanent and temporary teaching posts. But Jamaica Association of P...
Celene Hall takes Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 crown
Art & Culture, Entertainment
Celene Hall takes Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 crown
Kevin Jackson 
August 25, 2026
Despite winning five sectional prizes, the newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 titleholder, Portland native Celene Hall said she had no idea that...
‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
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JCA president hails Kingsmen’s impact at Sabina Park; looks to strengthen partnership
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
JAMAICA Cricket Association President Dr Donovan Bennett believes the Jamaica Kingsmen have already made a strong impression on the island is optimist...
11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
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11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
Cannabis features heavily among patients with psychosis and schizophrenia
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 24, 2026
Eleven years after Jamaica decriminalised ganja, the use of the substance features heavily among patients presenting with psychosis and schizophrenia....
‘Baddies build furniture too’
Latest News, News, Videos
‘Baddies build furniture too’
When jobs disappeared during COVID, Sydonie Miller built a career in carpentry
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
With work hard to find and financial constraints mounting during the coronavirus pandemic, one Jamaican woman discovered a hidden talent that opened a...
Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
Latest News
Forex: $159.21 to one US dollar
August 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, August 25, ended trading at $159.21, down by 11 cents, according to Bank of Jamaica’s da...
Khadija Shaw crowned PFA women’s player of the year
International News, Latest News
Khadija Shaw crowned PFA women’s player of the year
August 25, 2026
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP)—Reggae Girl and Manchester City's Khadijah 'Bunny' Shaw was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) w...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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The weekend started on the right note in New Kingston on Friday, August 21, as the Campari XP Lyme brought unmistakable block-party energy to the J Wr...
Two men killed in separate fatal shootings
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Two men killed in separate fatal shootings
August 25, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Two men were shot dead by police in separate alleged armed confrontations on Monday, adding to Jamaica’s mounting toll of fatal se...
PNP announces new regional chairs for 2026-2027 term
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PNP announces new regional chairs for 2026-2027 term
August 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People's National Party (PNP) has confirmed six regional chairpersons for the 2026 to 2027 term following a process in which t...
‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
Cricket, Sports
‘Cricket isn’t dead!’
JCA president hails Kingsmen’s impact at Sabina Park; looks to strengthen partnership
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 25, 2026
JAMAICA Cricket Association President Dr Donovan Bennett believes the Jamaica Kingsmen have already made a strong impression on the island is optimist...
Top seeds Bigun, Kim advance in ATP Kingston 2 Challenge
Sports
Top seeds Bigun, Kim advance in ATP Kingston 2 Challenge
Jamaican Chin battles Willwerth in tense clash
August 25, 2026
TOP seeds Kaylan Bigun and Aidan Kim of the United States advanced to the round of 32 of the ATP Kingston 2 Challenge at Liguanea Club in New Kingston...
Boyz U-14 coach disappointed after 0-4 thrashing by Haiti
Football, Sports
Boyz U-14 coach disappointed after 0-4 thrashing by Haiti
August 25, 2026
VASSELL Reynolds, the Jamaica U-14 Reggae Boyz head coach, expressed disappointment after his team went down 0-4 to Haiti in the Caribbean Football Un...

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