capital of Jamaica
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company's fleet was this morning bolstered by the arrival of new buses at Kingston Wharves. The new buses are equipped with smart ... Show more
When Damion Wiltshire’s best friend Nicole Solomon died in 2023, he promised her he would take care of her child, his god-daughter Hadiyah Oliver ... Show more
Promise kept
Promise kept
Kerry-Lee Ricketts, the husband and coach of Olympic Games and World Championships medal-winning triple-jumper Shanieka Ricketts ... Show more
Loyalty over royalty, but…
Loyalty over royalty, but…
The executive of local athletics’ governing body is scheduled to have an emergency meeting today to craft a response to the raid on top Jamaican talent by ... Show more
Turkish flight
Turkish flight
Outdoor activities have been temporarily suspended at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited following a freak storm that toppled several containers at the wharf ... Show more
‘Only a person of poor judgment would swap out Andrew Holness’ — Charles Sinclair
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/person-poor-judgment-swap-andrew-holness-charles-sinclair/
Boyz rally to beat Guadeloupe 2-1 for first Gold Cup win: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Reggae Boyz rebounded from their opening loss to deliver a come-from-behind 2-1 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/boyz-rally-beat-guadeloupe-2-1-first-gold-cup-win/
Montague pledges to open additional HEART training centres in St Mary: ST MARY, Jamaica — Member of Parliament (MP) for St Mary Western, Robert Montague ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/montague-pledges-open-additional-heart-training-centres-st-mary/
Heavy winds lifted a section of the roof at the Norman Gardens Clinic in Kingston on Monday, as strong gusts impacted parts of Jamaica ... Show more
Supermarket stop turns into blessing for St Ann businesswoman: ST ANN, Jamaica — For 38-year-old Anna-Kay Boswell Johnson, life rarely slows down ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/supermarket-stop-turns-blessing-st-ann-businesswoman/
"Normally, Friday is KFC day we don’t cook, we just pull up. But today? It’s Wednesday, and we came out for the three free pieces! Because after all the ... Show more
Jordan Scott wins back-to-back Diamond League triple jumps: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jordan Scott and Ackera Nugent wrapped up their pre-JAAA National Championships ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/jordan-scott-wins-back-ack-diamond-league-triple-jumps/
Jamaica's sole rolled oats manufacturer is sounding the alarm on a flood of unregulated imports it says are choking local production and threatening the future ... Show more
UNLABELLED, UNTESTED, UNFAIR
UNLABELLED, UNTESTED, UNFAIR
‘Early bird gets the worm’, says woman among first served at KFC Half-Way-Tree: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Marjorie Laird, one of the first customers to get through at ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/18/early-bird-gets-worm-says-woman-among-first-served-kfc-half-way-tree/
Calabar’s Gordon signed to Texas Longhorns: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Calabar’s Shaquane Gordon has signed on to compete for the Texas Longhorns in the United States ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/calabars-gordon-signed-texas-longhorns/
Fitz-Henley says Swaby should 'clear the air' regarding allegations of corruption at the KSAMC
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250613/fitz-henley-says-swaby-should-clear-air-regarding-allegations-corruption-ksamc
Indian billionaires dies after swallowing bee at Polo match: WINDSOR, England—Indian auto components billionaire Sunjay Kapur collapsed and died during a polo ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/16/indian-billionaires-dies-swallowing-bee-polo-match/
A man and a boy have been rushed to hospital after the bicycle they were travelling on was struck by a taxi along North Street in downtown Kingston on Saturday ... Show more
74-y-o leads JCF Transformations Expo 2.0: KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 74-year-old woman was the first to arrive at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/74-y-o-leads-jcf-transformations-expo-2-0/
From concrete floors to hope: The unbreakable spirit of Shanaique Wilson: From concrete floors to hope: The unbreakable spirit of Shanaique Wilson
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/15/concrete-floors-hope-unbreakable-spirit-shanaique-wilson/
The executive of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) is expected to have an emergency meeting today following yesterday’s confirmation that ... Show more
CRISIS MEETING
CRISIS MEETING
Life sentence for man found with three guns, ammo: Life sentence for man found with three guns, ammo
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/16/life-sentence-man-found-three-guns-ammo/
Students got a closer look at policing in Jamaica!
At the JCF Transformations Expo inside the National Arena, we saw future leaders engaging with real-world ... Show more
Human development, partnerships to top agenda when Jamaica assumes Caricom chairmanship
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/18/human-development-partnerships-top-agenda-jamaica-assumes-caricom-chairmanship/
Govt’s new social housing programme demonstrate integrity, efficiency and impact – Holness
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/govts-new-social-housing-programme-demonstrate-integrity-efficiency-impact-holness/
The lone survivor of 242 people aboard a London-bound passenger plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad expressed Friday how even he was struggling ... Show more
Forensic feat
Forensic feat
WATCH: PNP’s Gordon promises improved access to healthcare, endorses Cuban doctors
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/16/watch-pnps-gordon-promises-improved-access-healthcare-endorses-cuban-doctors/
‘I was no longer living for myself’: ‘I was no longer living for myself’
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/18/no-longer-living/
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness argued Sunday that Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters are the administration's most "constructive critics" unlike ... Show more
A Father's Day Well Spent 💙
Good food, great company, and even better vibes!
Fathers and their families showed up and showed out at the Father’s Day Brunch ... Show more
JPS reports 50,000 affected by squall across St Andrew and neighbouring parishes: KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Public Service says 50,000 or about seven per ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/16/jps-reports-50000-affected-squall-across-st-andrew-neighbouring-parishes/
Retired senior superintendent of police and MP candidate for Central Kingston, Steve McGregor, is celebrating Father's Day at the @terranovahotel.
McGregor ... Show more
Land identified for construction of new KPH: Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says lands have been identified for the construction of a new ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250610/land-identified-construction-new-kph
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dead at 52 after cancer battle: UNITED STATES — Former MTV star Ananda Lewis, known for hosting talk shows and interviewing superstars ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/11/former-mtv-vj-annda-lewis-dead-52-cancer-battle/
Key FactsAnanda Lewis’ Brave Battle With Breast Cancer Ends
Jun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: essence.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: essence.com
- Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ and talk show host, passed away on June 11, 2024, after battling breast cancer for several years.
- She was diagnosed in 2019 at Stage 3 and chose alternative and holistic treatments over conventional surgery and aggressive chemotherapy.
- By 2024, her cancer had advanced to Stage 4, but treatment reduced most active cancer areas according to her medical team.
- Lewis highlighted the importance of quality of life and acceptance of mortality while openly sharing her journey and leaving behind a son.
Stage 4 doesn’t mean to me that all hope is lost and I’m going to die—as many headlines about me have said. It means I have to do bigger things to get it back in check.— Ananda Lewis discussing her perspective on living with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Man fined $1.2m after applying for passport in different names: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jason Jarrett has been hit with a $1.2-million fine after being convicted of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/man-fined-1-2m-applying-passport-different-names/
'Juss Buss' freed of murder after judge upholds no-case submission: A man who was positively identified by a police constable as the shooter in the ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250616/juss-buss-freed-murder-after-judge-upholds-no-case-submission
La Sonja Harrison, who has thrown her hat in the ring to lead the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) for a second time, has indicated that she has no ... Show more
Standing firm
Standing firm
Abigail Campbell heads to track powerhouse University of Arkansas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hydel’s 400m athlete Abigail Campbell has joined the Arkansas Razorbacks ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/abigail-campbell-heads-track-powerhouse-university-arkansas/
Urgent Ananda Alert messages to broadcast on digital screens islandwide: KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a move to widen the net for locating missing children ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/13/urgent-ananda-alert-messages-broadcast-digital-screens-islandwide/
Food handlers permits to be issued for two years – Tufton: KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a major overhaul, the food handlers permit which is required for work in food ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/10/food-handlers-permits-issued-two-years-tufton/
PNP offers superior policies compared to the JLP — Crawford: KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition spokesperson on education, Damion Crawford, says the People’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/12/pnp-offers-superior-policies-compared-jlp-crawford/
WATCH: JUTC driver surprised for Father’s Day: One special Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) driver was honoured last week when the passengers on his route ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/15/watch-jutc-driver-surprised-fathers-day/
Work to commence on long-awaited Negril Fruit and Vegetable Market in three months, says McKenzie
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/work-commence-long-awaited-negril-fruit-vegetable-market-three-months-says-mckenzie/
DPP Llewellyn lauds JCF for support over the years: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Director of Public Prosecution, Paula Llewellyn, has lauded the Jamaica Constabulary ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/dpp-lauds-police-force-support/
Forex: $160.93 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, June 20, ended trading at $160.93, up by 32 cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/forex-160-93-one-us-dollar/
Mexican authorities rescue over three thousand trafficked baby turtles: MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican authorities said Friday they had rescued over 3 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/mexican-authorities-rescue-three-thousand-trafficked-baby-turtles/
Food drop turns into drug bust at lockup; man denies charges: ST JAMES, Jamaica — What should have been a simple food drop-off has spiralled into a criminal case ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/food-drop-turns-drug-bust-lockup-man-denies-charges/
More than $18b in outstanding taxes collected in Special Arrears Settlement Programme
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/16/18b-outstanding-taxes-collected-special-arrears-settlement-programme/
J$49 m ‘Village at Tower Hill’ project to deliver new housing for six families: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Construction is set to begin next week on a new multi-family ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/14/j49-m-village-tower-hill-project-deliver-new-housing-six-families/
Musk regrets some of his Trump criticisms, says they ‘went too far’: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Elon Musk, the world's richest person and Donald Trump's ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/11/musk-regrets-trump-criticisms-says-went-far/
Key FactsMusk Expresses Regret Over Trump Criticism
Jun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Elon Musk expressed regret for some of his recent posts about Donald Trump, admitting they were excessive.
- Trump responded positively to Musk’s apology, describing it as a 'very nice' gesture.
- Following a phone call, both men began easing tensions, and Musk deleted several critical posts.
- Experts believe Musk aims to mend the relationship to safeguard his businesses and lucrative government contracts.
I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.— Elon Musk expresses regret over his critical comments about Trump in a post on his platform X.
Firearm, ammo recovered near Chinese Cemetery: KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Smith & Wesson M&P pistol was recovered by the police along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/20/firearm-ammo-recovered-near-chinese-cemetery/
‘We putting them right back’: MONTEGO BAY, St James — Elated at the Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday that the St James Municipal Corporation has to halt removal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/10/putting-right-back/
Kingston site where inmates can use smuggled drugs under supervision has only seen 1 visitor
cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-prison-overdose-prevention-service-one-drug-user-1.7562358
Government looking to fast track implementation of electronic court system: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Government is looking to fast-track implementation of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/government-looking-fast-track-implementation-electronic-court-system/
‘Never forgotten’: A scholarship has been established at St John’s Primary School in memory of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon who, on Monday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/10/never-forgotten-20250610-0607-283387/
Forex: $160.61 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, June 19, ended trading at $160.61, up by 7 cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/forex-160-61-one-us-dollar/
Olympic champion Roje Stona could miss JAAA trials: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Unless a late application is sent in by midnight Thursday, Olympic men’s discus throw ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/19/olympic-champion-roje-stona-miss-jaaa-trials/
After Jamaica started their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup campaign with a defeat to Guatemala, Head Coach Steve McClaren says a change in mentality will be needed if ... Show more
‘BE AGGRESSIVE’
‘BE AGGRESSIVE’