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Laden makes Reggae Sumfest return
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/19/laden-makes-reggae-sumfest-return/
Published: July 19, 2025 05:24
Dancehall artiste Laden returned to the Reggae Sumfest stage to shine after being away from the ‘Greatest Reggae/Dancehall Show on Earth’ for 13 years.The deejay, whose given name is O’keefe Aarons, performed hits from his catalogue including 2009 track…
Reggae Sumfest 2025: ‘Gaza’ fans flood Montego Bay for Kartel crowning
Published: July 19, 2025 04:03
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Die-hard Vybz Kartel fans have already turned up in droves at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, hoping to be front and centre to witness the highly anticipated ‘official’ crowning of the new ‘King of…
21-year-old labourer faces firearm-related charges
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/21-year-old-labourer-faces-firearm-related-charges/
Published: July 19, 2025 02:07
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twenty-one-year-old Falcon Gayle, a labourer of West End, Gordon Pen, St Catherine, has been charged with breaches under the Firearms Act following an incident in the community in April.According to reports, Gayle is charged with…
Dunn’s Electrical and Phil’s Hardware celebrate sports day success
Published: July 19, 2025 01:09
The Shortwood Teachers College Campus on Shortwood Road in St Andrew buzzed with excitement as Phil’s Hardware and Dunn's Electrical hosted a thrilling sports day recently.Employees from both building supplies giants gathered to showcase their athletic…
Reggae Sumfest’s Blitz All-Black returns with flair, fire, and femme power
Published: July 19, 2025 00:42
St JAMES, Jamaica — Reggae Sumfest’s Blitz All-Black party returned with a bang on Wednesday night, ushering in what is expected to be a high-energy festival weekend.Known for fusing fashion, music, and electrifying performances, once again it lived up to…
All set for Bikini Sundayz All-White Brunch
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/set-bikini-sundayz-white-brunch/
Published: July 19, 2025 00:38
Unleashed Entertainment will be hosting the Bikini Sundayz All-White Brunch on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Police Officers Club, 34 Hope Road, St Andrew. Bikini Sundayz has earned a reputation as the ultimate ladies' event, renowned for its prestige and…
CASE partners with US-based university to provide training for students
Published: July 19, 2025 00:29
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Students at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) will have the opportunity to pursue veterinary medicine studies at the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) in the United States…
Ayton Family Foundation expands to Jamaica
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/ayton-family-foundation-expands-jamaica/
Published: July 19, 2025 00:04
NBA star Deandre Ayton recently made a charitable donation of sporting equipment to the community of Cedar Spring in St Elizabeth. Ayton, who has Jamaican and Bahamian roots, made the donation as part of the Ayton Family Foundation (AFF), co-founded by his…
Water supply restrictions to begin Monday in Corporate Area amid drought
Published: July 18, 2025 23:04
KINGSTON, Jamaica – National Water Commission (NWC) says it will begin to implement water supply restrictions for sections of Kingston and St Andrew, starting on Monday, July 21, 2025 for the Mona and Hope networks, and Wednesday, July 23 for the Constant…
Birdshack closes Red Hills Road outlet less than a year after opening
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/birdshack-closes-red-hills-road-outlet-less-year-opening/
Published: July 18, 2025 22:25
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Less than a year after opening a Birdshack restaurant on Red Hills Road in St Andrew, operators Arya Resort Management Group will close the outlet on Saturday, July 19, 2025.The announcement was made on the fried chicken restaurant…
CTU launches Caribbean AI task force
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/ctu-launches-caribbean-ai-task-force/
Published: July 18, 2025 22:03
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has officially launched the Caribbean AI Task Force, describing it as a bold and strategic initiative to coordinate the development and governance of Artificial…
FOREX: $161.21 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/forex-161-21-one-us-dollar-20250718-2127-087711/
Published: July 18, 2025 21:27
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, July 18, ended trading at $161.21, down by six cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $117.28, down from $117.67…
Shannon Sharpe, ex-girlfriend settle US$50 million sexual assault lawsuit
Published: July 18, 2025 21:08
NFL Hall of Famer turned popular commentator Shannon Sharpe and an ex-girlfriend who accused him of rape have settled the $50 million lawsuit that was filed against him earlier this year.In a release on Instagram, the woman’s attorney, Tony Buzbee,…
Sandals Foundation spent $3.1m on upgrading project at Bustamante Hospital’s nursery
Published: July 18, 2025 21:01
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received a major boost with a $3.1 million donation from the Sandals Foundation, to undertake renovations to the hospital’s Level II Nursery.The upgrades aim to reduce infection risks and…
Policemen charged in relation to 2024 shooting incident following Indecom investigation
Published: July 18, 2025 20:53
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday, in relation to a non-fatal shooting incident of a man, which took place on January 1, 2024 at Seaview Gardens,…
Police probing double fatal collision in Portland
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/police-probing-double-fatal-collision-portland/
Published: July 18, 2025 20:16
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the Portland Traffic Department are probing the circumstances which led to the death of two men, caused by a three-vehicle collision on the Snow Hill main road in the parish on Friday.The deceased men have been…
Fire destroys Treasure Beach restaurant and bar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/fire-destroys-treasure-beach-restaurant-bar/
Published: July 18, 2025 19:36
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Fire gutted a restaurant and bar in Treasure Beach, south St Elizabeth on Friday morning leaving the proprietors counting their losses and raising concerns about water woes in the area.Paolo Del Grande, whose wife Tia, operates the…
WATCH: $60m Buff Bay market set to open first week of August – Mckenzie
Published: July 18, 2025 19:01
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A brand new market in Buff Bay is set to officially open its doors in the first week of August, following the completion of a $60 million construction project funded by the Ministry of Local Government.Minister of Local Government and…
France museum-goer eats million-dollar banana taped to wall
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/france-museum-goer-eats-million-dollar-banana-taped-wall/
Published: July 18, 2025 18:48
STRASBOURG, France (AFP) - A visitor to a French museum bit into a fresh banana worth millions of dollars taped to a wall last week, exhibitors said on Friday, in the latest such consumption of the conceptual artwork.Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan --…
More than 20 displaced by Spanish Town fire
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/20-displaced-spanish-town-fire/
Published: July 18, 2025 17:51
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – More than 20 people, including children, have been affected after a fire engulfed several homes along the Spanish Town Bypass at the intersection of Salt Pond Main Road on Thursday night.Superintendent Dennis Lyon, divisional…
Woman breaks down in court over assault charge stemming from lover’s secret marriage
Published: July 18, 2025 17:40
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 32-year-old woman broke down in court on Tuesday as she recounted the events that led to her allegedly assaulting a woman she said taunted her after discovering her live-in boyfriend had secretly married someone else.Charged with…
Staynless taps Rvssian’s Story Book Riddim
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/staynless-taps-rvssians-story-book-riddim/
Published: July 18, 2025 16:54
Dancehall recording artiste Staynless has released a brand new single titled Blocklist. Produced by internationally renowned producer Rvssian, the track was officially released on July 18.“The song was definitely inspired by a personal experience. The…
Sex crimes police hunt for perverted cabbie’s alleged accomplice
Published: July 18, 2025 16:36
Sex crimes detectives are searching for a man they believe was a key accomplice in the sexual assault and trafficking of two teenage girls for years by a recently-convicted taxi driver.READ: DUTTY MAN!Police said the suspect is only known at this time as…
‘We knew we had to add to the voice against oppression’
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/knew-add-voice-oppression/
Published: July 18, 2025 16:00
As the world commemorates Mandela Day on Friday, Tommy Cowan and his wife Dr Carlene Davis are reflecting on the multiple songs that they have worked on over the years as odes to the former South African president’s contribution to peace and freedom.A part…
Madtwin Records launches St Mary Empire for emerging talent
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/madtwi-records-launches-st-mary-empire-emerging-talent/
Published: July 18, 2025 15:45
Recognising the lack of recording opportunities for emerging talent from the parish of St Mary, producer Jordon Sibley of Madtwin Records is gearing up to launch St Mary Empire.Sibley has opted to give talented acts a chance at stardom. The initiative will…
British dancehall artiste and Canadian singer team-up for ‘Murder She Wrote’ cover
Published: July 18, 2025 15:31
British dancehall artiste Tuggawar and Canadian singer, actress and model Aneesa Badshaw have collaborated to release a cover of the reggae/dancehall classic, Murder She Wrote.Recorded in 1992 and re-released in 1993 via Mango/Island Records, the song…
Porus residents to benefit from two days of activities this weekend
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/porus-residents-benefit-two-days-activities-weekend/
Published: July 18, 2025 15:22
It’s all systems go for this weekend’s two-day schedule of activities in Porus, Manchester, that will benefit residents including students, artisans and adults.Hosted by the Friends of Porus Association, the activities will kick off this Friday, July 18…
Young JamCoders to benefit from NDTC’s July 18 opening night benefit performance
Published: July 18, 2025 15:12
THE highly anticipated National Dance Theatre Company’s (NDTC) 63rd season will open on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 pm with a benefit performance for JamCoders computer science summer camp.Delivered through partnerships and administered by the Department of…
T&T police call for state of emergency amid ‘dangerous criminal network’
Published: July 18, 2025 15:01
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – Police Commissioner, Allister Guevarro, has formally recommended to the Trinidad and Tobago government the need to declare a state of emergency (SOE) after indicating that recent intelligence “has confirmed the emergence of…
Guinea reports more than 200 mpox cases since first detection
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/guinea-reports-200-mpox-cases-since-first-detection/
Published: July 18, 2025 13:51
CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) - The number of mpox cases in Guinea since an outbreak was first detected has passed 200, health officials told AFP Friday, with several nearby countries witnessing recent increases in infections.Last month World Health Organisation…
Baby dies after being left in hot car in Belgium
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/baby-dies-left-hot-car-belgium/
Published: July 18, 2025 13:28
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - A 15-month-old baby has died in Belgium after being left inside a car on a warm summer day, authorities said on Friday.Prosecutors in the southern city of Namur said they had launched a manslaughter investigation following the…
Belize worried about cases of chronic kidney disease
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/belize-worried-cases-chronic-kidney-disease/
Published: July 18, 2025 13:06
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) -Belizean authorities are monitoring the presence of non-traditional chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is due to long hours in the sun, dehydration, and exposure to agrochemicals.CDK occurs when the kidneys slowly get damaged and…
Bahamas recorded more than 150 new HIV/AIDS cases last year
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/bahamas-recorded-150-new-hiv-aids-cases-last-year/
Published: July 18, 2025 13:01
NASSAU, Bahamas, (CMC) – The Bahamas recorded 156 cases of HIV infections last year, as health officials revealed that there were nearly 4,000 people living with the virus in the country at the end of 2024.Health and Wellness Minister, Michael Darville,…
Belize to allocate funding to deal with sargassum
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/belize-allocate-funding-deal-sargassum/
Published: July 18, 2025 12:55
BELMOPAN, Belize, (CMC) – The Belize government says it will allocate funding and offer incentives to facilitate the collection and transportation of sargassum to designated disposal sites.Scientists say record amount of sargassum is currently impacting…
Trump team to seek release of Epstein documents
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/trump-team-seek-release-epstein-documents/
Published: July 18, 2025 12:47
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Donald Trump's administration said it would seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, as the United States president sought to dispel lingering political fallout over his team's…
CBS says Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ to end in May 2026
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/18/cbs-says-stephen-colberts-late-show-end-may-2026/
Published: July 18, 2025 12:01
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show", long a staple of late night United States television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said Thursday, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement with…
Arnett Gardens beat Federal United 6-0 in rescheduled JWPL game
Published: July 18, 2025 02:24
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Arnett Gardens FC secured third place in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League after beating Federal United 6-0 in their rescheduled return round game played at Charlie Smith High School on Wednesday.Tatyana Black scored a double for Arnett…
Cops list men after gang conflict in Whitfield Town
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/cops-list-men-gang-conflict-whitfield-town/
Published: July 18, 2025 02:18
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Andrew South police on Thursday listed several men who are being asked to report to the Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) immediately.The men, the police say, are being sought following ongoing investigations into an internal…
Almost 2,500 Jamaicans secure US jobs under agricultural and non-agricultural programmes
Published: July 18, 2025 02:10
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 2,482 Jamaicans travelled to the United States (US) for employment between January and June 2025 under the H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (non-agricultural) visa programmes.Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel…
Trump threatens to sue WSJ over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein
Published: July 18, 2025 01:41
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal after it published a story about an alleged off-color letter written by him to late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that featured a…
UN office and York Castle alumni donate over $3m in computers to St Ann schools
Published: July 18, 2025 00:51
ST ANN, Jamaica – Several schools in St Ann are now better equipped with resources, thanks to a donation of computers valued at over $3 million.The initiative was led by the New York Chapter of the York Castle Alumni Association in partnership with the…
48-hour curfew extended in sections of St Mary
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/48-hour-curfew-extended-sections-st-mary/
Published: July 18, 2025 00:44
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 48-hour curfew that was imposed in sections of the Enfield community in Annotto Bay, St Mary, has been extended for another 48 hours.The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on…
Christian author recalls his wild days in ‘One Night Of Sin’
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/christian-author-recalls-wild-days-one-night-sin/
Published: July 17, 2025 23:32
‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone’ (John 8:7) is a verse from the Bible that defines forgiveness and redemption. Byron Malcolm identifies with the oft-used New Testament utterance by Jesus Christ, who admonished the Pharisees for condemning a…
‘Bus driver gave me the middle finger’
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/bus-driver-gave-middle-finger/
Published: July 17, 2025 23:13
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A taxi driver caught on camera vandalising a Jamaican Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus in a fit of road rage earlier this week is issuing an apology to the state-run transportation company for his actions."My actions would have set the…
ITA service hubs to close early on Friday
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/ita-service-hubs-close-early-friday/
Published: July 17, 2025 22:38
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has announced that all 15 of its service hubs across the island will close early at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 18.The early closure is to allow for critical data migration ahead of the launch of the ITA’s…
Grenada gov’t to reduce age for sexual and reproductive health treatment
Published: July 17, 2025 21:57
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – The Grenada government says it intends to table legislation aimed at reducing the age of civil responsibility from 18 to 16 years, so that minors will not have to seek permission from parents or guardians when they require…
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/fraud-probe-opened-mbappe-payments-police-officers/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:54
PARIS, France (AFP) — An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday.The probe…
Netflix profits surge 45 per cent off higher subscription prices
Published: July 17, 2025 21:48
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 per cent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising…
Firearm seized, man charged after shots fired in Majesty Gardens
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/firearm-seized-man-charged-shots-fired-majesty-gardens/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:43
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A man who reportedly fired several shots in the air in Majesty Gardens, St Andrew, was arrested minutes later when police showed up in the community.The accused, 35-year-old Dwayne Thompson, otherwise called ‘Brown Man’, from…
Logos Hope arrives with 350 multinational volunteers on July 19
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/logos-hope-arrives-350-multinational-volunteers-july-19/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:32
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Some 350 volunteers from 65 nations will be on board Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, when it docks in Kingston on Saturday, July 19.This was disclosed by Project Coordinator for the ship’s visit to Jamaica, Briba…
FOREX: $161.27 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/forex-161-27-one-us-dollar-20250717-2125-309330/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:25
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, July 17, remained at $161.27, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $117.67, up from $117.21 and the British pound…
Man on bail held, charged with murder
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/man-bail-held-charged-murder/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:13
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man currently before the courts for a separate shooting incident has been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a teenager in Kingston last year.Rohan Denton, otherwise known as ‘Baby Rowe’, a 27-year-old resident of…
Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling, hand bruising
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/trump-diagnosed-vein-issue-leg-swelling-hand-bruising/
Published: July 17, 2025 21:05
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.The 79-year-old was found to have…
Opposition critises Gov’t over new JUTC services, calls move ‘election-year theatrics’
Published: July 17, 2025 20:26
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is urging Jamaicans to view with skepticism the Government’s recent announcement of expanded long-haul and city-to-city services under the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).In a…
Married company CEO and HR chief face affair accusations after cuddle at concert
Published: July 17, 2025 20:24
BOSTON, United States — Pressure is mounting for tech firm Astronomer to comment after its CEO and head of human resources were seemingly caught having an affair at a recent Coldplay concert at Boston’s Gillette Stadium.According to international media…
Reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity in education system – Minister Dixon
Published: July 17, 2025 20:22
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity and transformation in Jamaica’s education system.“This is such a big deal, because when our…
OUR gets over $6m for utility customers
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/gets-6m-utility-customers/
Published: July 17, 2025 20:14
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Consumer Affairs Unit (CAU) of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has, through its intervention, secured about $6.3 million for utility customers.This is reflected in OUR’s Quarterly Performance Report for 2025 January-…
Babies born free of hereditary disease in the UK due to scientific advancement—report
Published: July 17, 2025 19:33
Scientists in the United Kingdom (UK) have reportedly developed a ground breaking three-person DNA technique which has resulted in eight babies being born free of incurable mitochondrial disease.According to a BBC report, UK scientists have combined the…
New JUTC bus damaged in stoning incident one day after being put into service
Published: July 17, 2025 19:30
One of the new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses commissioned into service on Tuesday, July 15, was damaged in a stoning incident along Washington Boulevard, St Andrew a day later.READ: New buses, new routesThis has prompted the state-owned bus…
National Heroes must be celebrated in schools – Custos Green
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/nationl-heroes-must-celebrated-schools-custos-green/
Published: July 17, 2025 19:02
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is being urged to deepen its collaboration with schools to ensure that commemorative events, such as those honouring the national heroes are not isolated from academic grounding.Custos…
Death toll in Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church rises to three
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/israeli-strike-gaas-catholic-church-kills-three/
Published: July 17, 2025 18:58
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — The death toll from an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church rose to three people on Thursday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Israel said it "never targets" religious sites and regretted any…
Three wells in St Andrew to be recommissioned
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/three-wells-st-andrew-recommissioned/
Published: July 17, 2025 18:40
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Beverly Hills, Cavaliers and Up Park Camp wells in St Andrew will be recommissioned as a result of the current drought conditions.The disclosure was made by National Water Commission (NWC) acting president, Garth Jackson, during a…
Veteran coach Duckie joins Phoenix Academy
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/veteran-coach-duckie-joins-phoenix-academy/
Published: July 17, 2025 18:34
Veteran football coach Donovan Duckie has joined Phoenix Academy, where he will work alongside academy founder Craig Butler at Phoenix affiliated clubs and at Mona High for the upcoming schoolboy season.Butler told Observer Online that it is a pleasure to…
Firearm seized during search for wanted man in St James
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/firearm-seized-search-wanted-man-st-james/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:51
KINGSTON, Jamaica – St James police seized a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol along with an empty magazine during a search for a wanted man in Birch Hill, Greenpond on Wednesday.Police report that about 3:30 pm, lawmen were conducting a search of a premises in search…
Maintenance man charged with murder in Montego Bay
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/maintenance-man-charged-murder-montego-bay/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:50
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 40-year-old maintenance worker has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a man and fleeing the scene.Carlton Greaves of Daniel Town, Trelawny, was charged following a May 2 incident in Montego Bay which resulted in the…
Two youngsters named in West Indies T20 squad against Australia
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/two-youngsters-named-west-indies-t20-squad-australia/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:44
KINGSTON, Jamaica — There will be fresh faces on the pitch next week as two youngsters have been included in the West Indies squad as they prepare to battle Australia in a five-match T20 International series beginning July 20.Following their humiliating…
1ONEKICKBOSS rises from the west
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/1onekickboss-rises-west/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:41
St James has over the years churned out a number of recording artistes who have gone on to gain fame in local and international music circles. Rising newcomer 1ONEKICKBOSS hopes to become the latest from the parish to make an impact, as he brings a raw…
Goodbye ‘Downton Abbey’ auction and UK exhibition announced
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/goodbye-downton-abbey-auction-uk-exhibition-announced/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:41
London, United Kingdom (AFP)—Downton Abbey fans will be able to bid on props, costumes and other items from the hit TV show and movies, with the announcement Thursday of a "farewell" auction and showcase starting next month.The sale by London auction house…
St James chef faces robbery charge
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/st-james-chef-faces-robbery-charge/
Published: July 17, 2025 17:31
ST JAMES, Jamaica— A St James chef has been charged with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in the parish on Tuesday, July 15.He has been identified as 24-year-old Rayando Riley of Rose Heights in Montego Bay, who is…
Symflo encouraged by Mavado endorsement
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/symflo-encouraged-mavado-endorsement/
Published: July 17, 2025 16:43
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Emerging act Symflo is esctatic after receiving an endorsement from dancehall star Mavado, the Last Night singer reposting his latest single Nuh Bwoy.He is encouraged by the Gully Gad’s action which he said has resulted in increased…
Jamaican tv production veteran moves up the ranks at UK-based company
Published: July 17, 2025 16:28
KINGSTON, Jamaica—For more than two decades, the lens of videographer Germaine Patrick has captured moments that have entertained, informed, and inspired audiences around the world.From his humble beginnings in Jamaica to coordinating productions for some…
Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions
Published: July 17, 2025 16:25
PARIS, France (AFP) — Ruth Chepngetich, the Kenyan who shattered the women's marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday.Chepngetich, who improved the record to 2hr…
US health experts to reassess hormone replacement therapy risks
Published: July 17, 2025 15:59
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - United States health authorities are set Thursday to reassess Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), a treatment used by menopausal women around the world but long clouded by debate over its risks.HRT is taken to replace…
Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
Published: July 17, 2025 15:51
MUMBAI, India Air (AFP) — India's inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its existing Boeing 787 aircraft found no issues, an internal communication circulated within the airline said.The switches have come under scrutiny…
Belize launches committee to develop national electricity energy mix plan
Published: July 17, 2025 15:29
BELMOPAN, Belize, (CMC) – The Belize government says it launched the Special Electricity Committee (SEC) to spearhead the development of a National Electrical Energy Mix Master Plan aimed at securing the country’s energy future through a reliable,…
UN reiterates call to help ease hunger in Haiti
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/un-reiterates-call-help-ease-hunger-haiti/
Published: July 17, 2025 15:26
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations has reiterated its call for an improvement of the situation in Haiti, saying hunger continues to deepen across the country.“The food crisis is compounded by ongoing violence, which is disrupting local food…
FAO says LAC leading the way towards a future without hunger
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/fao-says-lac-leading-way-towards-future-without-hunger/
Published: July 17, 2025 14:55
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)—A senior official of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says Latin America and the Caribbean countries are leading the way toward a future without hunger.“In a region where hunger has cast a persistent shadow for…
Despite carnival, Antigua maintains curfew for under-18s amid crime wave
Published: July 17, 2025 14:54
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Government says that an eight-hour curfew specifically geared towards youngsters 18-years and under will remain in force even as the country gears to host its annual carnival celebrations.The carnival…
AI videos of R Kelly, Pope Leo used to spread ‘cult’ of Burkina Faso leader
Published: July 17, 2025 14:50
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AFP) — If you believe the viral videos online, R Kelly and Pope Leo XIV agree on one thing — that Burkina Faso's junta chief, Captain Ibrahim Traore, is a fantastic leader.The images are AI-generated propaganda, part of what experts…
Jamaica’s arson victims in 2024 the highest in at least 10 years
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/jamaicas-arson-victims-2024-highest-least-10-years/
Published: July 17, 2025 14:49
Jamaica has seen an uptick in arson attacks, with victims of the criminal offence increasing by nearly 50 per cent in 2024 to the highest recorded in at least a decade.According to data from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), there were 115 suspected or…
‘Stupid Cupid’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/stupid-cupid-singer-connie-francis-dies-87/
Published: July 17, 2025 14:39
Washington, United States (AFP)—American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as Everybody's Somebody's Fool and Stupid Cupid topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced Thursday.Born Concetta Rosa Maria…
KSAMC tables independent review panel report on development approvals
Published: July 17, 2025 13:54
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Wednesday tabled the final report of the independent three-member review panel commissioned to examine the corporation’s development approval and planning framework.The Building…
‘Gov’t has not refused return of any Jamaican’
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/govt-not-refused-return-jamaican/
Published: July 17, 2025 13:48
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Noting that the government has not refused the return of any Jamaican, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says her ministry has initiated enquiries with United States authorities to probe reports that a…
Arsenal sign Liverpool’s Smith in women’s world record deal
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/arsenal-sign-liverpools-smith-womens-world-record-deal/
Published: July 17, 2025 13:04
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Arsenal signed Canada forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a deal worth a reported women's world record fee of £1 million ($1.3 million) on Thursday.Smith has joined the Champions League holders on a lucrative four-year…
Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/17/iraq-shopping-mall-fire-kills-60/
Published: July 17, 2025 12:56
KUT, Iraq (AFP) -- A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people, authorities said Thursday as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.Officials said many people…
Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza church strike, urges immediate ceasefire
Published: July 17, 2025 12:08
Vatican City, Holy See (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV said on Thursday he was "deeply saddened" by an Israel strike which hit a Gaza church, killing two people, and called for "an immediate ceasefire".The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said an Israeli strike on the…
Israel strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two
Published: July 17, 2025 12:00
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP)—The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed two people on Thursday, as Israel said it "never targets" religious sites and was investigating what happened."With…
Regional forum explores storytelling as tool for motorcycle safety advocacy
Published: July 17, 2025 02:01
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Harnessing the power of storytelling to influence behaviour and encourage greater compliance with helmet wearing was a key focus of the Heads-Up Regional Think Tank on motorcycle helmet safety.The Think Tank, held at the AC Hotel in New…
Gov’t recommits to supporting MSMEs – PM Holness
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/govt-recommits-supporting-msmes-pm-holness/
Published: July 17, 2025 01:12
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), emphasising their vital role in driving inclusive growth and…
Fewer testing days coming for PEP students
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/fewer-testing-days-coming-pep-students/
Published: July 16, 2025 23:48
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Beginning in 2026, grade-six students taking the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams will face fewer testing days with mathematics and language arts assessments, as they will be condensed into single-day sittings under new changes.This was…
Two women charged after mummified remains discovered in Westmoreland
Published: July 16, 2025 23:19
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several charges have been laid against two Westmoreland women following the discovery of the body of 69-year-old woman in a mummified state in Old Hope district, Little London, in the parish recently.Gena Robinson, 54, and Lavern…
Consultant explores how businesses are falling short at social media
Published: July 16, 2025 22:28
Local entities, especially small businesses, may not be using social media to their full advantage, one media consultant and author has suggested.Elaine Williams-Morgan, author of Avalanche of Leads: Why You Should Use Social Media to Build Your Brand,…
Two men charged for receiving stolen property
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/two-men-charged-receiving-stolen-property/
Published: July 16, 2025 22:28
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property and conspiracy to receiving stolen property following an incident in Mike Town district, Pimento Hill, Manchester last Friday.Charged are 37-year-old technician Andre Dixon,…
Gasoline up $1.04, $0.90, Diesel down $0.25
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/gasoline-1-04-0-90-diesel-0-25/
Published: July 16, 2025 22:22
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 17, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.90-octane will be sold for $168.79 per litre after a $0.90 while 87-octane will…
PNP’s Chris Brown demands full investigation into $244m Annotto Bay coastal protection project
Published: July 16, 2025 21:54
ST MARY, Jamaica - People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Mary South East, Christopher Brown is calling for a full and transparent investigation into the Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project following what he said were new photographic evidence…
FOREX: $161.27 to one US dollar
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/forex-161-27-one-us-dollar/
Published: July 16, 2025 21:27
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, July 16, ended trading at $161.27, up one cent, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $117.21, down from $118.09 and…
Ragga Jahmari relishing opportunity to build on career at Rastafest
Published: July 16, 2025 21:21
Up-and-coming reggae artiste Ragga Jahmari, born Raheem Burrell, is hoping to launch his music career even further with his inclusion in this year’s staging of Rastafest in Canada come August. Ragga Jahmari was selected from a group of talented reggae…
$668m approved for local film productions
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/668m-approved-local-film-productions/
Published: July 16, 2025 21:18
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says $668 million has been approved for local film productions under the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative (JSDI).He said that the funds, which will be disbursed shortly, will benefit 91 micro, small…
‘Caah Cool’ arrested after gun found at Grants Pen home
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/07/16/caah-cool-arrested-gun-found-grants-pen-home/
Published: July 16, 2025 20:49
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who goes by the name “Caah Cool” has been arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition following a seizure on Grants Pen Drive in St Andrew on Tuesday.Charged is 40-year-old…
Flow plans exclusive experiences for customers at Reggae Sumfest
Published: July 16, 2025 20:48
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Flow Jamaica is turning up the volume at this weekend’s Reggae Sumfest as it rolls out its newly launched RIDDIM platform, offering customers an exclusive experience at the island’s premier music festival.As…
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