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
US court convicts former USVI director in landmark bribery scandal
Latest News, ...
US court convicts former USVI director in landmark bribery scandal
December 14 04:43 PM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (CMC) – A United States (US) federal jury has convicted the former Director of the US Virgin Islands Office of Man...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Hero who disarmed Bondi beach shooter identified as fruit vendor
International News, ...
Hero who disarmed Bondi beach shooter identified as fruit vendor
December 14 03:55 PM
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australians are hailing a "hero" whose daring struggle with a gunman Sunday led to the disarming of an attacker during the c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting — police
International News, ...
Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting — police
December 14 03:23 PM
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Sixteen people were killed and at least 40 others injured in a shooting at a Jewish festival celebration at Australia's Bond...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Aventa Jamaica leads Medical Mission in Belmont, Westmoreland
Latest News, ...
Aventa Jamaica leads Medical Mission in Belmont, Westmoreland
December 14 03:08 PM
 WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Aventa Jamaica Limited led a medical outreach on Saturday, Decemb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican fishermen jailed in Cayman for drug smuggling
Latest News, ...
Jamaican fishermen jailed in Cayman for drug smuggling
December 14 02:48 PM
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) —Two Jamaican fishermen caught with more than 167lbs of marijuana on a boat south of the Cayman Islands earlier this...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Richard King nets Euro trophy after stunning St Mirren Premier Sports Cup win
Latest News, ...
Richard King nets Euro trophy after stunning St Mirren Premier Sports Cup win
December 14 02:06 PM
Reggae Boyz defender Richard King won his first major trophy in European football after St Mirren beat Scottish giants Celtic 3-1 in the Premier Sport...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak
International News, ...
Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak
December 14 12:49 PM
LONDON, United States (AFP) — Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
AuGD flags poor oversight of Gov’t-issued credit card at Parliament
Latest News, ...
AuGD flags poor oversight of Gov’t-issued credit card at Parliament
December 14 12:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) has flagged weaknesses in the oversight of a Government-funded credit card by the Houses o...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Project Star

KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
Latest News
KPMG strengthens Project STAR’s capacity with laptop donation
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a demonstration of continued commitment to community renewal and capacity building, professional services firm KPMG in Jamaica ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Chas E Ramson Ltd partners with Project STAR to support community transformation
Latest News, News
Chas E Ramson Ltd partners with Project STAR to support community transformation
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Chas E Ramson Limited has partnered with Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) — a national initiative dedicated to str...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Communities unite at Project STAR’s Six-a-Side football tournament
Latest News, News
Communities unite at Project STAR’s Six-a-Side football tournament
October 9, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Cheers erupted from the sidelines as players dashed across the field, chasing both victory and a bigger goal — peace. The  Ki...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nano-grant sparks growth for Dames Electrical
Latest News
Nano-grant sparks growth for Dames Electrical
October 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – At just 34 years old, Dominic Morgan, founder of Dame’s Electrical and Home Renovation Services, is proving that with determinatio...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
May Pen youth score new opportunities with kicking forward football programme
Latest News
May Pen youth score new opportunities with kicking forward football programme
August 31, 2025
MAY PEN, Clarendon –   Project STAR has officially launched its Kicking Forward Football Programme in May Pen, Clarendon, marking a significant milest...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR hosts summer camp to empower teens through skills training and innovation
Latest News, News
Project STAR hosts summer camp to empower teens through skills training and innovation
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Project STAR successfully hosted its SPARK! Youth Innovation Summer Camp, engaging teenagers from Rose Gardens and Parade Gardens ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
May Pen residents reason with banks at Financial Literacy Hub
Latest News, News
May Pen residents reason with banks at Financial Literacy Hub
August 7, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica — Residents of Havanna Heights, Treadlight and Racetrack in May Pen, Clarendon, were recently given a rare opportunity to engage di...
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"}
Salt Spring graduates placed in jobs following training
Latest News, News
Salt Spring graduates placed in jobs following training
July 14, 2025
ST JAMES,  Jamaica — More than 70 residents of Salt Spring have successfully secured employment following their graduation from Project STAR’s compreh...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR boosts business know-how in May Pen
Latest News, News
Project STAR boosts business know-how in May Pen
June 30, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica- Micro-entrepreneurs in May Pen are stepping into a new phase of business growth, thanks to a series of targeted interventions led ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Rose Gardens cultivates unity through Project STAR-led vegetable garden project
Latest News, News
Rose Gardens cultivates unity through Project STAR-led vegetable garden project
May 28, 2025
In the Kingston Central community of Rose Gardens, a vibrant intergenerational initiative came to life on Labour Day, as Project STAR joined hands wit...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR empowering residents through monthly community hub
Latest News, News
Project STAR empowering residents through monthly community hub
May 15, 2025
KINGSTON Jamaica- Job placements, bank accounts, and government support—all in one place. That’s what residents of East Downtown Kingston found at the...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
32 Salt Spring residents graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
Latest News, News
32 Salt Spring residents graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
May 7, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica-Thirty-two residents of Salt Spring in St James proudly walked across the stage as graduates of a transformative training programme,...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR and partners empowering parents as leaders in Rose Gardens
Latest News, News
Project STAR and partners empowering parents as leaders in Rose Gardens
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-In the heart of Rose Gardens, a quiet transformation is underway, one that places families at the centre of community change. Recogn...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Havana Heights hosts successful community integration festival
Latest News, News
Havana Heights hosts successful community integration festival
March 25, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Havana Heights in May Pen, Clarendon, came alive with vibrant activities recently as community members gathered for the May Pen W...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
28 graduates celebrate success in forklift training programme
Latest News, News
28 graduates celebrate success in forklift training programme
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -A group of 28 aspiring forklift operators celebrated a major milestone as they officially graduated from a rigorous forklift traini...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR empowers graduates with goal-setting framework
Latest News, News
Project STAR empowers graduates with goal-setting framework
March 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Allison Rangolan-Deans, technical partnerships and reporting lead at Project STAR, has urged graduates in the Job Readiness Employ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Over 40 young people graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
Latest News, News
Over 40 young people graduate from Project STAR’s job readiness programme
February 11, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica- Forty-four young people have successfully graduated from Project STAR's job readiness programme, marking another milestone in the ...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project Star, Ministry of Justice forge partnership to strengthen community-based interventions
Latest News, News
Project Star, Ministry of Justice forge partnership to strengthen community-based interventions
February 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Approximately 1,500 residents across five targeted Project STAR communities—Parade Gardens and Rose Gardens in Central Kingston, Ma...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR implements community action plans in five areas
Latest News, News
Project STAR implements community action plans in five areas
December 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Project STAR has begun the implementation of comprehensive Community Transformation Action Plans across five communities, marking a...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Barita Investments boosts Project Star with $10 million contribution
Business, Latest News
Barita Investments boosts Project Star with $10 million contribution
November 14, 2024
Barita Investments Limited has made a substantial contribution of $10 million to Project Star, the social and economic transformation initiative spear...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Project STAR reports reduction of crime in targeted communities
Latest News, News
Project STAR reports reduction of crime in targeted communities
October 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Project STAR has reported significant success in reducing crime in the three communities it has been working with the longest — Sa...
Telegram
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

US court convicts former USVI director in landmark bribery scandal
Latest News, ...
US court convicts former USVI director in landmark bribery scandal
December 14, 2025
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (CMC) – A United States (US) federal jury has convicted the former Director of the US Virgin Islands Office of Man...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Hero who disarmed Bondi beach shooter identified as fruit vendor
International News, ...
Hero who disarmed Bondi beach shooter identified as fruit vendor
December 14, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australians are hailing a "hero" whose daring struggle with a gunman Sunday led to the disarming of an attacker during the c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting — police
International News, ...
Death toll rises to 16 in Sydney beach shooting — police
December 14, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Sixteen people were killed and at least 40 others injured in a shooting at a Jewish festival celebration at Australia's Bond...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Aventa Jamaica leads Medical Mission in Belmont, Westmoreland
Latest News, ...
Aventa Jamaica leads Medical Mission in Belmont, Westmoreland
December 14, 2025
 WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Aventa Jamaica Limited led a medical outreach on Saturday, Decemb...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaican fishermen jailed in Cayman for drug smuggling
Latest News, ...
Jamaican fishermen jailed in Cayman for drug smuggling
December 14, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) —Two Jamaican fishermen caught with more than 167lbs of marijuana on a boat south of the Cayman Islands earlier this...
{"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