The People’s National Party (PNP) says a former Member of Parliament's membership with the party has been referred to the organisation's disciplinary process after he was charged with a serious sexual offence.
Jamaica topped the medals table at the Carifta Games for the 40th straight time after amassing 71 medals at the 53rd staging which ended on Monday at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in Grenada.
Triple gold medallist Shanoya Douglas was on Monday named the winner of the Austin Sealy award for the most outstanding athlete at the 53rd staging of the Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada.
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A former Member of Parliament (MP) is in the custody of the Savanna-la-Mar police, <strong>Observer Online</strong> has been reliably informed.
For the second time in just over a week, Shanoya Douglas has stunned the track and field world after she ran a mouthwatering 22.11 seconds (1.9m/s) to break her own national junior 200m record at the Carifta Games in St
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify whether JACDEN—owned by St Andrew East Central Member of Parliament D
Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by American award-winning Billboard charting producer Bryan “BL Tha Hook Slaya”
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, warning US forces could destroy every bridge and power plant in the cou
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant in prioritising the safety of children fol
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning is emerging as a practical and scalable solution that benefits both emp
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure in London's successful bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Games, has died a
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operations at its pick-up location at the Police Officers’ Club in St Andrew
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to construct 200 two-bedroom homes in Montego Bay, St James.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge in Trenton, Georgia.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire in the Iran war, a move he called a "very significant step" in the con
ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout performance at Risqué, one of the signature events of Vacae Weekend 2026.
A Caribbean Airlines flight en route from Jamaica to New York took an unexpected turn when a passenger went into labour and delivered her baby while the aircraft was still mid-air on Saturday.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What started over 15 years ago with friends and teammates from the Meadowbrook High School basketball team in St Andrew chilling under a tree has mushroomed into SoChill Clothing, an apparel brand tha
Jamaica secured just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on Sunday, the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
Jamaica won just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on offer on Sunday’s second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—The Nigerian military said Sunday it had rescued 31 worshippers seized from Easter celebrations in northwestern Kaduna state, though at least five others were killed, as the country's security comes
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Leader Mark Golding has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JACDEN Dennis Gordon has been instructed to step aside from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Shadow Cabinet
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupie Edwards, the singer/producer who entered the British national chart in 1975 with <em>Irie Feelings (Skanga)</em>, was laid to rest on Thursday, April 2, in Beckton, east London.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican government has promised a delegate-friendly atmosphere for the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14-18 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St James.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunda
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure at
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Table Tennis Association (JTTA) continues to strengthen its position on the regional stage as Jamaica participates in a three-week run of international table tennis which started on April 4,
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s re-engagement with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament will bolster sports tourism and stimulate economic activity nationwide.
NEW YORK, United States (CMC)–Amnesty International has condemned what it describes as a “widespread failure” by Haitian authorities and the international community to protect civilians, following a deadly massacre in th
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Prolific music producer Seanizzle who is best known for the monster <em>One Day</em> rhythm, is celebrating the success of one of his latest productions, the song <em>The Little Things</em>, which was
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Fifty-four-year old Dr Sandra Swaby, who made it to the top five in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica beauty pageant, was on Saturday night named first runner-up in the Queen of the World Pageant.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says the Inspectorate and Professional Oversight Bureau (IPROB) is investigating an incident where a police officer was seen in a viral video in a physical confronta
ST ANN, Jamaica — The energy of Vacae Weekend 2026 continued to build on Saturday with the successful staging of Pic-Nic Beach Club, where dancehall’s shining star Armanii delivered a standout performance that had the la
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace" in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging.
Recording artiste Espappi has been creating waves with his single <em>Wiggle N Tickle</em>. The catchy song was produced by Ragz to Richez and released on March 6.
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the brigade alerted.
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commit a felony following an incident in his community on Thursday, April 2
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on Saturday.
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on Monday, March 30, in St Thomas.
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying Easter weekend in Ocho Rios.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled <em>Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City</em>, which has sparked much debate.
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang, on Good Friday, April 3, formally handed over land titles to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society (RCGBS), a
WASHINGTON, United CMC – The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that killed four people.
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Motorists are being advised that a single lane traffic arrangement will be in effect along sections of Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Saturday, April 4, between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm for the Montego Bay 5K Ni
KINGSTON, Jamaica—World Athletics Championships medallists Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton are down to contest the seldom-run 150m at Saturday’s Miramar Invitational at the Ansin Sports Complex in Hollywood, Florida.
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reno FC will be looking to avenge their first-round loss to Humble Lion FC when they meet in a Zone B top-of-the-table clash in the Jamaica Football Championships on Saturday at Llandilo Sports Complex,
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airm
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Roads Richard Azan is calling for urgent government action after a man died on Friday after reportedly falling through a gaping hole in the Easington bridge.
ST MARY, Jamaica—The quiet town of Port Maria, St Mary, erupted with excitement and intellectual competition recently, as the 4th staging of the Jamaica Draughts-64 Community Outreach Open Championships unfolded at the P
KINGSTON, Jamaica—There are heightened expectations as Jamaica starts their defence of the overall title as the 53rd staging of the Carifta track and field championships gets underway today at the Kirani James Athletics
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The ASHE Company will stage its first-ever dedicated Easter concert series, “Easter with ASHE,” with two performances set for Easter Sunday, April 5, and Easter Monday, April 6, at 6:00 pm each evenin
Dr Neville Graham, with his mobile clinics initiative, continues to serve the vulnerable months after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, devastating sections of western Jamaica.
Media personality Khadine "Miss Kitty" Wilkinson has shared an emotional update with her social media followers about a recent health scare that saw her undergo emergency surgery.
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A St Elizabeth family’s Easter took a tragic turn when a nine-year-old boy, in attempting to retrieve a ball, fell into a tank at his home on Thursday leaving relatives grieving and the police rei
KINGSTON, Jamaica --A burst of weekly increases in March pushed fuel prices in Jamaica up by as much as 20 per cent since the start of the year, as conflict in the Middle East pushes global oil prices higher.
Memmalatel ‘Victory’ Morgan, the 18-year-old son of reggae artiste Mojo Morgan, has earned a scholarship to Bryant and Stratton College in Virginia Beach, one of the premier junior college baseball programmes in the Unit
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police are at the scene of a homicide in Three Chains, Manchester where a soldier is accused of killing his female partner on Friday. The woman has so far been identified only as "Tania".
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) will protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cup play-offs in Mexico on Tuesday, the <strong>Observer Online</strong> has b