Kingston, Jamaica—Ripton International Capital Holdings Limited has officially opened the Rogers Commercial Centre, a US$15.5-million mixed-use development at 56–58 Lady Musgrave Road and one of the most significant private investments in the capital in recent years. The opening drew a wide cross-section of government, business and civic leaders
Kingston, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Land and Settlements, Robert Montague, says the Auditor General’s Report on unused donated funds for Hurricane Melissa relief has “vindicated the Prime Minister’s wise decision”. Montague addressed the issue last week during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives
Jamaican-born pilot and filmmaker Beth Powell has won a Cannes documentary prize for her short film on Bessie Coleman, while also receiving a separate Better World Award.
The Island Traffic Authority says 22 people died in 22 deadly crashes in May 2026, with St James recording the highest parish toll and motorcycle riders making up the largest group of victims.
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton started his CARE Agenda last week with a focus on the elderly, less than a month after the announcement during his Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament. The health minister launched the first workshop for the Training of Trainers for Home Visits of Older Adults for Geriatric Health, at the Chinese Benevolent Association Centre, University of the West Indies, Mona
Dividend of 45 cents declared for second quarter, payable on July 23 Durrant Pate/Contributor Scotia Group has delivered a strong half-year performance with net income of $10.1 billion for the half year ending April 30, 2026. In addition, the Group’s asset base expanded by $80.3 billion or 10.5%, to $843.9 billion
Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, addresses the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Seated at right is Senior Deputy Governor, Dr Wayne Robinson
Isat Buchanan, MP East Portland and Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights I am deeply concerned by recent comments attributed to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, in Parliament on Wednesday in which he stated that “Jamaica does not, and I hope will never have, a human rights problem.” The Minister reportedly went further, suggesting that citizens who experience human rights violations can simply seek recourse through the Office of the Public Defender, asserting that the Office is empowered to prosecute any human rights breach. That statement is simply not accurate and requires immediate clarification or retraction
World Cup just not the same There have been 22 World Cup tournaments since the event that is dubbed ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ began in 1930. The playing rules have changed significantly since, but the basics have remained intact, as far as technical, on-field issues are concerned
Dancehall artiste Don Yute says his uptown background made the 1990s music business harder to enter, but overseas collaborations and crossover work helped him build a lasting career.
Original Faith Apostolic Church is located in Pimento Walk, St Ann, Jamaica (Caribbean). ⭐Points of interest: Website: LOCATION: Find this place on Google Maps
A Ministry of Health YouTube short uses street-style dialogue to push a clear wellness message: smoking, vaping, ganja and drinking are habits worth leaving behind.
Campaigners in Jamaica are heading to court next week to try to prevent the government from cutting off access to more of their beaches.They argue that ceding their shorelines to big hotel chains enriches private investors and benefits tourists and outsiders while depriving Jamaicans who depend on the sea for their livelihoods, leisure and health.The legal battle is being led by the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (Jabbem), created in 2020 after community members clashed with police in violent protests over the closure of Mammee Bay, in the popular tourist parish of St Ann.Five court cases will begin later this month to try to prevent the privatisation of Mammee Bay and Little Dunn’s River in St Ann, the Blue Lagoon in the north-eastern coastal parish of Portland, Bob Marley beach in St Andrew, and Flankers/Providence beach in the tourism capital of Montego Bay.Map showing beaches in JamaicaJabbem’s founder, Devon Taylor, described the cases as a fight for survival. “The sea is the only source of wild food in Jamaica
Government of Jamaica BEACH ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR JAMAICA Jamaica’s beaches are managed sustainably and the natural resources conserved for the enjoyment and benefit of all March 2018 Revised March 2020 Cover photo: Old Pera Beach 1 Message Message from the Minister with responsibility for the environment to be inserted. 2 Table of Contents Acronyms ...............................
Police are investigating fatal shootings in Kingston Central and Spanish Town, while Clarendon officers say they are stepping up crime-control measures. Human rights advocates are also pressing Justice Minister Delroy Chuck to retract recent comments.
Skip linksSkip to Content Video Duration 01 minutes 37 seconds play-arrow01:37 US President Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed tomorrow By Heba Habib and Umut Uras Published On 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2026 US President Donald Trump says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran has disputed the timeline but says the signing could happen in the “coming days”
United States President Donald Trump claims that the first stage of a peace deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday after more than 100 days of war that have triggered a global energy crisis and darkened the global economic outlook. Tehran, however, has disputed the timeline, saying the signing of the deal could happen in the “coming days”
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has turned to Liberal politician Adrian Vestea after Eugen Tomac abandoned his bid to lead a technocratic administration.
Savanna-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — The Ministry of Education is currently rolling out new special education spaces as Jamaica faces a surge in demand for special education services, with one official pointing to an alarming level in the Corporate Area, seemingly fuelled by school-aged children whose births coincide with epidemics or pandemics. Speaking with the Jamaica Observer on the sidelines of the official opening of a primary school block at Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy in Westmoreland last Thursday, assistant chief education officer in the Special Education Unit of the ministry, Dionne Gayle-Smart, highlighted the growing crisis
Since 1998, Herwin Smart has quietly donated blood 109 times, in most cases to complete strangers. Why? Not for recognition or merit, but because he believes saving a life is worth more than any good deed
Reggae recording artiste Yaksta (Kemaul Martin) returns with his most complete and compelling body of work to date, his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, available worldwide June 15. Described as organic and hard core, Yaksta has built a reputation as one of Jamaica’s most authentic and thought-provoking voices
With negative blood types being the rarest among Jamaicans, the National Blood Transfusion Service Director Dr Kamille West-Mitchell is urging citizens, particularly those with O-negative blood, to donate and boost the country’s blood supply, which has long faced shortages. She noted that Jamaica collects approximately 30,000 units of blood each year, only half of the estimated 60,000 units to meet the nation’s needs
East RUTHERFORD, United States — Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point
Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum x Diotima Style Observer (SO): Tell us about the just-launched Jamaica Wins The World campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Pour, sip, enjoy.(Photo: IG/@diotima.world) J Wray & Nephew: As Jamaica’s iconic spirit, Wray & Nephew announced the launch of the campaign — developed in partnership with Brooklyn-based CHÉ Creative — which is rooted in the story of the Jamaican Diaspora’s far-reaching global influence
Southampton, England (CMC) — Shemaine Campbelle saved her best-ever Twenty20 International (T20I) performance for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, propelling West Indies Women to a stunning seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand Women here at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The 33-year-old’s spectacular, unbeaten 90 off 62 balls, inclusive of seven fours and three sixes, overshadowed Aaliyah Alleyne’s haul of 4-27 as the Windies Women chased down New Zealand’s target of 162 for six, finishing on 163 for three with one ball remaining
Jamaicans Richard Murray and Rodane Radcliffe are now just two belts away from mastering capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art, after earning their professor belts in Germany in May and becoming the highest-ranked instructors in Jamaica. Capoeira is a dynamic, Afro-Brazilian martial art that uniquely blends acrobatics, dance, percussion, and song
Champion jockey Raddesh Roman timed it to perfection. Blue Vinyl waited, waited, then exploded late to deny Supremasi in the $1.25-million Liu Chie Poo Trophy at Caymanas Park on Saturday
Three former Mona High classmates are preparing Intelligen, a tech platform meant to reduce paperwork, lower costs and help Jamaican entrepreneurs manage registration, compliance, marketing and other business tasks.
For developers of The SANA, an ambitious US$25-million project on Kingston’s South Avenue corridor, there is no visible hint of fear that it is entering the market at a time when brick and mortar retail is increasingly under threat from online shopping. They are confident that they have the right address, coupled with the perfect blend of premium shops, high-end office space, and luxurious penthouses, that will make The SANA a solid investment
BY the time Jacinth Peddy stepped onto the grounds of Police Officers’ Club in St Andrew for Relay For Life — a charity event dedicated to cancer fighters and survivors — last Saturday, she had already outrun a fate she once feared was inevitable. Having lost both her parents and a younger sister to cancer before she herself was afflicted, when the Kingston woman was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in 2024, fear would have been understandable
Danielle Williams, Adelle Tracey and Rajindra Campbell are among the Jamaicans competing in Los Angeles today as they sharpen form before the Jamaica National Championships.
Faulkland FC, Axum SC and Lucea FC are all chasing second wins as the Jamaica Football Championships Qualifiers resume today with five fixtures across the island.
Savanna-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — The Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy, which has been serving children with special needs in Westmoreland since opening its doors just under a decade ago, is now on a rapid growth trajectory. The institution — which began as an infant school in 2017 with just 30 students — officially opened its just-constructed primary school block last Thursday, With 257 students on roll, plans are already in gear to begin the construction of a high school in September
Los ANGELES, United States (AFP) — United States Coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to single out any individual player for praise following the co-hosts’ dream World Cup opening win, insisting the 4-1 victory on Friday over Paraguay was a collective effort. The US demolished Paraguay on an electric night in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun bagging a brace and Gio Reyna scoring a late stunner, plus an early own goal
The 11th staging of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference will begin in Montego Bay on Sunday with a church service, led by a celebrated member of the Jamaican Diaspora and daughter of the western city whose own journey has carried her from St James to one of the most prominent positions in the global Anglican church. The Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, bishop of Dover and Canterbury — who is the first black female in Europe to be appointed a bishop in the Church of England — will deliver the sermon at the Calvary Baptist Church on Corinaldi Avenue in the western resort town
Kansas CITY, United States (AFP) — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at “local, state and federal levels” were investigating after World Cup equipment belonging to England was stolen ahead of the squad’s arrival at their training base on Saturday. Balls and boots are reportedly among items taken after vehicles transferring equipment to the team’s Swope Soccer Village base were broken into, according to the BBC
IT began as an ordinary Monday afternoon, until one woman’s life suddenly depended on a blood supply she had never seen and donors she would probably never meet. The patient had suffered a massive gastrointestinal bleed
Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time header earned Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Santa Clara, giving the Gulf nation its first point at a World Cup.
When gospel singer Trevelle Clarke-Whyne decided to record the song Sweet, the producer, Odane “DaneKeyzie” Mais wanted to create a beat that would bring something different to the gospel music space. Hence, a rocksteady instrumental accompanied the track which was released on April 30
Classics in June returns to Mona on Father’s Day with established Jamaican performers and emerging classical talent, raising funds for Shortwood United Church Early Childhood Development Centre and Soroptimist charities.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he personally made the call to leave captain Wataru Endo out of the World Cup squad after injury, ending the Liverpool midfielder’s international career.
British forces have boarded and seized a Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker that was trying to transit the English Channel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says. “This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” Starmer said in a post on X on Sunday
The United States and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, but both sides are offering different timelines as to when it will happen. US President Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan say an agreement is scheduled to be signed on Sunday
Switzerland is holding a vote championed by the main right-wing party to cap the country’s population at 10 million, a move that could jeopardise its relations with the European Union. Final ballots were cast on Sunday, after the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) put the measure forward, having fanned anti-migration sentiment over the years
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East RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) — Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point
Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica’s June 5 islandwide power failure exposed weaknesses in grid protection, while other JIS segments examined youth vaping risks and mining-sector investment.
Health educators in Manchester are warning students that flavoured vapes and other nicotine products carry serious risks, even as many young people see them as safer than cigarettes.
