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
      • 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
      • 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
  • 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
Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
International News, ...
Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
International News, ...
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
23-y-o trader charged with murder
Latest News, ...
23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
Latest News, ...
Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
Latest News, ...
Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
Latest News, ...
Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
Entertainment, ...
GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Front Page

Court clash
Front Page
Court clash
Lawyer accuses judge of trying to muzzle him in ‘Beachy Stout’ trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 20, 2024
Court clash
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Garbage, sewage battle
Front Page
Garbage, sewage battle
Debaters go toe-to-toe over deplorable sanitation in city centres
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 19, 2024
Garbage, sewage battle
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
January of distress
Front Page
January of distress
Despite decline, 1,226 child abuse cases cause for concern
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2024
January of distress
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Last dance
Front Page
Last dance
JLP and PNP to clash in second local government debate today
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 17, 2024
Last dance
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
$1.3-trillion budget
Front Page, News
$1.3-trillion budget
Balford Henry | Observer Writer 
February 16, 2024
$1.3-trillion budget
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
One bad apple
Front Page
One bad apple
Lawyers joust over tainted juror as Kartel’s appeal begins at Privy Council
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
February 15, 2024
One bad apple
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Football fellowship
Front Page
Football fellowship
February 14, 2024
Football fellowship
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tearful
Front Page
Tearful
Parents of slain businesswoman cry in court; say accused husband wanted to see family crumble
Jason Cross | Reporter 
February 14, 2024
Tearful
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Hospital dilemma
Front Page, News
Hospital dilemma
Plan to transfer 24 patients abandoned by families hits snag
February 13, 2024
Hospital dilemma
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Water clash
Front Page, News
Water clash
MP, mayor trade charges over service delivery to thousands in 7 communities
ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2024
Water clash
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
DEEPFAKE FEAR
Front Page, News
DEEPFAKE FEAR
J’can legislators concerned about impact of AI-generated content on democratic process
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 11, 2024
DEEPFAKE FEAR
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Fierce face-offs coming
Front Page, News
Fierce face-offs coming
JLP and PNP taking different approaches to two local government debates
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 10, 2024
Fierce face-offs coming
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Race on
Front Page
Race on
Friendly rivalry marks nomination day in most areas across island
February 9, 2024
Race on
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
When friends become foes
Front Page, News
When friends become foes
Turncoats expected to take centre stage during local government nominations today
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 8, 2024
When friends become foes
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gov’t has its way
Front Page, News
Gov’t has its way
Ombudsman Bill pushed through House; Opposition says move ‘disgraceful’
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 7, 2024
Gov’t has its way
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Next stop New York!
Front Page
Next stop New York!
Protest leader undaunted by opposition from diaspora members fearing damage to Jamaica’s image
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
January 29, 2024
Next stop New York!
Telegram
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
International News, ...
Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
International News, ...
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
23-y-o trader charged with murder
Latest News, ...
23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
Latest News, ...
Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, ...
Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
{"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