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Dr Barry Wint scholarship recipient Sharon Channer-Samuels describes the emotional moment she learned her award had come through, after her name was missing from the Sunday newspaper listing.
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Emille Tracey, 48, pleaded guilty to murder and illegal firearm possession in Portland Circuit Court after admitting he killed mason Craig Senior, 43, outside the victim's Hart Hill home in 2022.
The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica is airing a live broadcast of the second day of the JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on Friday, June 27, 2026, through its digital platforms.
Devon House I Scream, widely known as Devon House Ice Cream, operates from Drax Hall Plaza in St. Ann parish. The Caribbean location adds another stop for visitors seeking the brand's frozen treats in central Jamaica.
A general practitioner with aesthetics training says more women and men are seeking minimally invasive options such as lipo shots, IV vitamin drips and weekly GLP-1 injections for targeted fat loss and skin rejuvenation.
Jamaican actor Sheldon Shepherd says he flew to London to secure his parts in the five-part Sky series Possession, while preparing his first solo album Gift Thanks for release on a separate schedule.
Jamaicans are following the 2026 FIFA World Cup closely as the tournament enters its knockout phase, with fans packing sports bars and broadcasters splitting live match coverage across two channels.
On International Day against Drug Abuse, the NCDA warns that more youths see cannabis as harmless. The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce presses for swifter anti-corruption action after the Integrity Commission’s Andrew Wheatley report, while opposition spokesperson Isat Buchanan calls for parliamentary scrutiny of Jamaica’s US third-country nationals agreement.
Business and church leaders want Minister Andrew Wheatley to step aside after Integrity Commission charge recommendations, while Prime Minister Andrew Holness rejects criticism of Jamaica's US migration arrangement. PEP scores rise, WhatsApp fraud spreads, and Professor Oswald Harding is mourned.
A St. Catherine labourer accused of fatally stabbing his nephew during an argument over television volume while watching a World Cup match has been released on bail. The roundup also covers a Montego Bay job scam, a Spanish Town police shooting, and US sweepstakes fraud charges against five Jamaicans.
Speaking at an event tied to Jamaica–Guyana cooperation, the prime minister praised President Irfaan Ali’s resource strategy while detailing Jamaica’s push for efficiency, lower crime, and major health and education investment.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed Jamaicans living in Guyana, linking economic stability, falling murder rates, and major health and education investments to a broader push for efficiency, productivity, and a renewed national work ethic.
Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to finish first in Group H and sidestep Argentina in the last 32. Fernando Muslera's error on Alex Baena's shot sealed a grim exit for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Houston, United States (AFP) — World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 finished runners-up behind Spain in Group H
Market Bag's new season opens with a Kingston market survey showing steep rises in onion, lettuce and ginger prices, as shopper Angella Byfield explains how she swaps items to cope with climbing grocery bills.
Jamaica’s Senate approved amendments to the Civil Aviation Act on 26 June 2026 after a spirited debate on aviation safety, unmanned aircraft, accident investigations and calls to advance the long-delayed occupational safety and health bill.
Jamaica’s Senate on 26 June 2026 approved the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2026 after debate on ICAO compliance, drone oversight, and accident investigations. Opposition senators backed the reforms but pressed for stronger transparency and accountability safeguards.
ATL Automotive Group has secured regional master dealer rights for Jetour, expanding its Caribbean Hub footprint to support the Chery Group brand in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, St Lucia, Belize, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Jamaica and Guyana have signed a protocol and three memoranda of understanding to deepen bilateral ties in agriculture, defence, financial services, and related sectors. Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Guyana’s president hailed the agreements as the start of wider implementation work.
Jamaica and Guyana have formalised closer ties through four instruments covering agriculture, defence, financial services and a revised economic cooperation protocol. Prime Minister Andrew Holness and President Irfaan Ali pledged swift follow-through on implementation.
Kingston and Georgetown formalised several bilateral pacts, including an updated economic cooperation protocol and new MOUs on agriculture, defence and financial services, during a working visit by Prime Minister Holness.
Kingston, Jamaica — Defending champions St Catherine are making their bid for a consecutive title very clear, leading by 14 points after day 1 of the 41st JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. More than 1,200 athletes representing all 14 parishes began their pursuit in disciplines on the track and in the field
St. Catherine Cricket Club finished day one of the Senior Cup final 60 runs ahead of Melbourne CC, behind Carlos Brown's 91 and a five-wicket spell from Jevar Royal.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has launched a major affordable housing development in St. Thomas, while St. Mary, Portland and other eastern parishes gain road works, dental outreach, Labour Day upgrades and school career fairs.
Delegates at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference took part in Jamaica Night Street Vibes, a musical evening honouring the island's cultural legacy and its ties with Jamaicans overseas.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has launched a major St. Thomas housing development, while St. Mary gains upgraded roads and free dental care. Labour Day projects and a technical high school career fair also featured across eastern Jamaica.
A sports analyst keeps France as the team to beat at the World Cup, arguing the trophy will go to a former champion, with Argentina, Brazil, England, Spain and Germany also in the mix.
Jamaican forward Renaldo Cephas has signed a three-year contract with Qarabağ FK, marking his fourth overseas club and a return to European competition with the Azerbaijan side.
Kingston, Jamaica — The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards celebrated 27 years of the event with a resilience-themed staging on Thursday, June 25, and local company CHEW walked away with the award for Best Food Item. Zoë Dawkins, the mind behind CHEW, which stands for Cook Happily Eat Wholesomely, won the award jointly with Nation’s Choice, recognised for their curry goat burger
Speaking at a Trelawny commissioning ceremony for 19 new justices of the peace, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck said dashboard JP stickers are improper, aid criminals, and reflect arrogance toward police officers.
A woman in St Mary has objected to plans for third country nationals to stay temporarily in the parish, saying Jamaicans belong here but questioning where foreign nationals would be housed.
Motorists face licence suspension or disqualification under Jamaica's new demerit point regime from September 30. Reckless driving, drunk driving, and school-zone speeding carry the heaviest point totals.
The Senate Standing Orders Committee met on June 26, 2026 to clarify draft rules on private members' bills, especially clause 82(15)(C). Members accepted legal explanations but deferred final approval so Senator Golding Campbell can review the minutes.
The Minister of Education visited Park Mountain Primary School to celebrate the institution’s leading female performer in this year’s Primary Exit Profile examination. The minister praised student resilience, parental support, and staff leadership in a rural community still recovering from hurricane impact.
At least 920 people have died and more than 3,300 have been injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela minutes apart on Wednesday night. Rescue teams in Caracas and international units with sniffer dogs are searching for people still believed trapped.
News UTech, Jamaica and Miya Water Jamaica Limited Partner to Establish Campus Water Efficiency Project June 26, 2026 share this Dr. Kevin Brown (left), President, University of Technology, Jamaica and Mr
Brent crude has slipped back toward pre-conflict levels as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picks up. The Bank of Jamaica added US$20 million to the forex market while the JSE main index gained 753 points.
A 40-year-old music producer has been acquitted of rape after a Kingston Supreme Court judge upheld a no-case submission. Defence lawyers cited major inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony during the five-day trial.
Hydel High School will close at the end of this academic year and merge with Cumberland High in Portmore, St. Catherine. Parents, staff and education officials are weighing capacity, transfers and the impact on students.
Principal Keith Wellington used a graduation ceremony to warn that St Elizabeth Technical High School will expel students who breach safety rules, citing May fights, knife allegations, and recent mass exclusions.
Opposition Senator Lambert Brown and Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson clashed Friday in the Upper House as Brown attacked the government's third-country national MOU with the United States. Tavares-Finson cut Brown's microphone and ruled he had breached standing orders.
Official Bank of Jamaica figures show the US dollar closed at J$157.77 on Friday, June 26, gaining eight cents, while the Canadian dollar and British pound also finished higher against the Jamaican currency.
Opposition Senator Lambert Brown told the Senate on Friday that Jamaica's third-country national transit pact with the United States could channel unwanted migrants through the island, pointing to remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals as France beat Norway 4-1 at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player since 1994 to achieve the feat at the tournament.
England defender Reece James faces a race to recover from a hamstring injury before the World Cup knockout rounds. Chelsea's right-back will miss the Panama group match, while Declan Rice is set to return.
Zaire Wade, 24-year-old son of NBA icon Dwyane Wade, was arrested in Burbank, California on felony domestic violence allegations and released on a US$50,000 bond while prosecutors weigh formal charges.
