Principal of William Knibb Memorial High School Linvern Wright has criticised the Government’s handling of HEART/NSTA Trust describing it as a “fat calf” producing little for the country, while Jamaica struggles to find enough builders and skilled tradesmen despite years of

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Dear Editor, What happened to our power grid? That’s the big question many Jamaicans are asking after last Friday’s blackout across the whole island, an event we haven’t seen in years and one that revealed some serious issues with our national energy system... It’s not

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Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another chart victory. His latest single, Shine, on Monday, moved from #9 to #6 on the USA iTunes Reggae Chart. “To have my own music

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As market risks heighten in the global landscape, Pan Jamaica Group Limited (PJAM) has placed greater emphasis on governance and diversification to weather what is turning out to be an unprecedented year.

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The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has launched one of its largest recruitment exercises in recent years, advertising more than 30 positions as it moves to strengthen its operations under an expanded mandate granted by the Road Traffic Act.

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Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.

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World Athletics Indoor women’s long jump finalist Nia Robinson says she is pleased with her third-place finish on her Wanda Diamond League (DL) debut at Sunday’s Bauhaus-Galan at Olympiastadion in Stockholm, Sweden. The Jamaican, who only knew she was going to be competing in

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Minister of Water Matthew Samuda has scoffed at the claim by Opposition spokesperson on water Ian Hayles that the Government has failed to embrace solar technology to ensure continuity of the National Water Commission (NWC) when the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) fails.

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Your journey home starts here. ✈️ Planning your trip to the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2026? We have all the information you need on travel options and accommodations — so the only thing standing between you and Jamaica is packing your suitcase. Let us make

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Dancehall entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused Sheridan Gordon got underway on Monday. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhoden; and Gordon, are on trial in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston for the 2017 murder of Cleveland Smith in Ackee Walk, St Andrew. The deceased

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Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a ruling by a United States federal district court judge that struck down President Donald Trump’s “unlawful” immigration restrictions.

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Two scholars examining Jamaica’s Obeah Law from different perspectives have agreed that the legislation is fundamentally flawed and lacks a clear definition of the practice it seeks to criminalise. Speaking at a public forum on The Jamaican Obeah Law in Practice last Friday,

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The European Union (EU) on Tuesday rejected Apple's blame for the delayed rollout of its AI-enhanced voice assistant, saying it was up to the United States (US) giant to make products that follow the rules.

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The Government of Jamaica will accord an official funeral to former Cabinet minister and prominent attorney, Hugh Hart, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to public service, the legal profession, and Jamaica’s economic development at large.

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Guyana's Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says the country is moving towards strengthening cooperation with the Dominican Republic as they plan to develop large-scale mango and avocado production.

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Few newspapers can be as conscious as we in this space are about the damage often done by people who use social media, either out of ignorance or sheer malice and spite to spread misinformation. We are referring specifically to the long campaign of lies and deception about

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Today's Clovis Toon, Tuesday June 9, 2026. See more cartoons: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam

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Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to change during a meeting in Madrid.

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A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, effective immediately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica,

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Dear Counsellor, I went to my wife a few months ago and said we should open our relationship, as when we got together, we agreed that we both were non-traditional people. We’ve been married nine years, and this is the first experiment with anyone outside the marriage. Anyway, she

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A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, effective immediately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.