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@JamaicaObserver Jamaica ObserverHurricane Melissa, a powerful Category X storm, is approaching Jamaica, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges. The island is under a hurricane warning, and residents are being urged to stay indoors and take precautions. Evacuations are underway, with some residents seeking shelter and others preparing to ride out the storm.
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"With more and more reports of violence disrespect for and misogynistic acts against women and girls so much so that many people have normalised deviant behaviours one question is echoing louder than ever: do men even like women And not just love women when it suits them or claim them when theyre quiet and soft but do they respect women value them and see them as full human beings"
X Link 2025-07-28T22:42Z 634.2K followers, 90.8K engagements
"Jamaica has seen an increase in the number of people being treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea chlamydia and trichomoniasis over the past four years with the highest rate recorded among young adults aged XX to XX. According to data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness 35713 cases were seen in the public health system in 2024 compared to 34278 the previous year and 31572 in 2022. In 2021 a total of 33472 patients were treated"
X Link 2025-11-30T15:01Z 634.2K followers, 146K engagements
"Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne says Jamaica and its people can bounce back bigger and better from Hurricane Melissa just as his country did after the catastrophic Hurricane Irma in 2017"
X Link 2025-11-20T20:11Z 634.2K followers, 1205 engagements
"Councillor Mario Mitchell says he has formally written to UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica/Windalco in appealing for consideration to be given for the allocation of lands to relocate XX households in Content Manchester"
X Link 2025-11-28T22:25Z 634.3K followers, 4573 engagements
"Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has highlighted Jamaicas significant progress in reducing violent crime noting that for the first time in almost four decades the island could record fewer than XXX murders this year"
X Link 2025-11-30T15:06Z 634.2K followers, 1578 engagements
"Jamaicans are being urged to take advantage of free desalinated potable water now being produced and distributed at Falmouth Pier courtesy of the Bahamian Government in the aftermath of Hurrican Melissa. Consul General for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas assigned to Jamaica Alveta Knight explained that reverse osmosis is being used to convert seawater into potable water on the pier which is then connected to XX standpipes on the grounds of a nearby church"
X Link 2025-12-02T16:03Z 634.3K followers, 5112 engagements
"With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released diss tracks aimed at each other dancehalls war season has officially begun. In less than XX hours the entertainment space has been ignited by a potentially explosive lyrical showdown between the Genasyde boss and the Spartan after Tommy Lee fired shots at Masicka through his single Control"
X Link 2025-12-02T20:29Z 634.2K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Four new Juici Patties locations will open in the United States (US) in less than a month in what the franchise is describing as the next phase of rapid expansion"
X Link 2025-12-03T20:00Z 634.2K followers, 18.5K engagements
"The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has admitted that it lacks the manpower to independently verify utility companies post-Melissa restoration claims raising fresh concerns about the accuracy of self-reported data. At Wednesdays sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee members pressed the regulatory body on why Parliament continues to rely almost entirely on restoration figures submitted by Flow Digicel National Water Commission (NWC) and the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) despite mounting complaints from several communities still without service"
X Link 2025-12-04T12:58Z 634.2K followers, 4579 engagements
"Canadian police are investigating what volunteers say is a heartbreaking robbery after thieves emptied out a container of donated items destined for Jamaica"
X Link 2025-12-04T18:16Z 634.3K followers, 8266 engagements
"Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth Richard Currie has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to assist in the rebuilding efforts in the Maroon community"
X Link 2025-12-04T23:35Z 634.2K followers, 33.4K engagements
"Despite residents who sought refuge at the Petersfield High School claiming they have nowhere to go and the suggested relocation being unideal Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says the building must be vacated in time for school in January"
X Link 2025-12-04T23:46Z 634.3K followers, 1359 engagements
"Leader of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth Richard Currie has rejected an offer by the government to mobilise members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to assist in the rebuilding efforts in the Maroon community"
X Link 2025-12-05T01:31Z 634.2K followers, 20.3K engagements
"Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica"
X Link 2025-12-05T01:59Z 634.3K followers, 5255 engagements
"Event promoter and artiste manager Romeich Major is criticising corporate companies for not holding strong by postponing Christmas festivities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa which he said provides relaxation for affected employees and keeps the entertainment industry going"
X Link 2025-12-05T21:26Z 634.2K followers, 71.6K engagements
"We are pleased that Jamaicas Reggae Girlz seem not to have been carried away by their 18-0 demolition of Dominica in the FIFA Womens World Cup qualifiers recently"
X Link 2025-12-06T11:50Z 634.3K followers, 1616 engagements
"Residents in St James are lauding the efforts of the Unicomer Group and Whirlpool for their assistance with a laundry day initiative at the Barnett Street Courts branch on Saturday"
X Link 2025-12-06T17:40Z 634.3K followers, 25.6K engagements
"KFC Jamaica has launched self-service ordering kiosks at its restaurants introducing touchscreen terminals that allow customers to browse the full menu customise orders and pay without joining the regular queue. The quick-service chain debuted the new platform on Wednesday at its Springs Plaza outlet in Half-Way-Tree St Andrew"
X Link 2025-12-06T22:56Z 634.3K followers, 3442 engagements
"The St Catherine North police have listed six men as persons of interest in ongoing investigations in the division. They are Troy Clarke otherwise called Roach of March Pen and Frazers Content; Theopholus Campbell otherwise called Danga Reds of March Pen and Corletts Road; a man known only as Crocs or Rubber from March Pen and Dam Head; a man known only as Bredda from the March Pen area; a man known only as Breeze also from the March Pen area; and Omar McDonald otherwise called Jilla from the March Pen area"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:07Z 634.2K followers, 2669 engagements
"Newell High School Principal Audrey Ellington was about two minutes into an interview with the Jamaica Observer inside the school library last Wednesday when two students walked in and asked her for care packages. Ellington packed two bags with the items donated for the benefit of the school population and residents of neighbouring communities following Hurricane Melissas October XX rampage across Jamaicas western region"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:40Z 634.3K followers, 5234 engagements
"Minister of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has praised Jamaicas bobsleigh athletes following an impressive run on the North American Cup circuit where the team secured multiple podium finishes across the mens two-man and four-man events. Grange highlighted the four-man teams gold-medal performance in Park City Utah noting that the athletes overcame technical challenges to secure the top spot"
X Link 2025-12-07T17:47Z 634.3K followers, 1669 engagements
"Isiaa Madden has reshaped skylines revived architectural imagination in Montego Bay and carried her familys 90-year legacy of service at Maddens Funeral Home. But on Saturday she stood in an arena entirely new to her and walked away a grand-prize winner in the richest horse race in the English-speaking Caribbean"
X Link 2025-12-07T19:37Z 634.3K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Award-winning independent music company Reservoir Media Inc have joined forces with internationally acclaimed music producer Cordel Skatta Burrell and reggae and dancehall publisher Abood Music. In the groundbreaking partnership stakeholders will seek to acquire catalogues across local genres as well as sign and develop entertainers and songwriters"
X Link 2025-12-07T20:22Z 634.2K followers, 3444 engagements
"Forty one Guyana Defence Force soldiers departed for Jamaica to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation of sections of the island by Hurricane Melissa"
X Link 2025-12-07T21:51Z 634.2K followers, 1608 engagements
"Attorney-at-law Danielle Archer has resigned as principal director of the National Integrity Action (NIA). This was announced by the organisation on Monday in a media release"
X Link 2025-12-08T12:27Z 634.2K followers, 6195 engagements
"A driver of a Toyota Mark X motorcar was injured in a three-vehicle collision along Washington Boulevard in St Andrew on Monday morning. Observer Online understands that the crash which occurred sometime after X am in the vicinity of Weymouth Drive also involved a tractor trailer and a Nissan Teana motorcar"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:25Z 634.3K followers, 4375 engagements
"Two builders are bemoaning the lack of sufficient skilled hands amid a shortage of labourers in the construction industry to repair and rebuild hundreds of houses here. Despite the challenges Kiron Tomlinson who has been a builder for more than XX years is pressing ahead with re-roofing homes"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:30Z 634.2K followers, 4091 engagements
"Fontana first introduced its Wishing Tree in 2016 it was a small in-store effort designed to make Christmas a little brighter for children in need. The idea was simple: Allow customers to choose a tag with a childs name purchase a gift and return it for delivery. For Fontana the Wishing Tree reflects the companys long-standing commitment to community support. Each tag represents a child from a childrens home paediatric ward or community group"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:53Z 634.2K followers, 2290 engagements
"A tsunami was triggered in Japan late Monday after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of the country injuring more than XX people"
X Link 2025-12-08T22:42Z 634.2K followers, 1709 engagements
"United States (US) Democratic Senator Adam Schiff is calling on President Donald Trump to dismiss his Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for his involvement in boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the killing of survivors"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:02Z 634.3K followers, 5583 engagements
"Prosecutors on Monday closed their case in Constable Noel Maitlands murder trial signalling that an end to the matter is drawing near after a seven-member jury comprising three women and four men heard evidence from XX witnesses over an eight-month period. After the prosecution closed its case Maitlands defence team indicated that they will be seeking to have the matter dismissed on the grounds that the prosecution has not proven its case against their client without a reasonable doubt"
X Link 2025-12-09T13:35Z 634.2K followers, 1951 engagements
"Australia banned young teenagers from social media on Wednesday launching a world-first crackdown designed to unglue children from addictive scrolling on the likes of Facebook Instagram and TikTok"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:12Z 634.2K followers, 1474 engagements
"The Pan American Health Organization is urging countries in the Americas including the Caribbean to adjust their health service preparedness and response as the region enters the season of increased influenza and other respiratory virus circulation"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:47Z 634.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Attorney Hugh Wildman has described as palpably wrong Mondays Supreme Court decision to throw out his clients application for judicial review of the Constituted Authoritys decision not to apply to the Election Court to void the results of the September X 2025 General Election in St Andrew West Central. Wildman who was adamant that the court had been misguided said he would be appealing the matter on behalf of his client the Peoples National Partys (PNPs) Paul Buchanan with filings to be made no later than this week"
X Link 2025-12-09T14:57Z 634.2K followers, 2899 engagements
"The Bahamas Government is proposing that the United States (US) consider the implementation of a formal visa-free travel treaty between the two countries"
X Link 2025-12-09T16:34Z 634.2K followers, 1283 engagements
"The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has expressed condolences to the family of nine-year-old Amoya Moore who was mowed down by a garbage truck while on her way to school on Tuesday in Mandeville"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:19Z 634.2K followers, 1037 engagements
"Police say six-year-old Anka Glasgow of Inglewood Drive Victoria Avenue Clarendon who has been missing since Tuesday December X has returned home"
X Link 2025-12-09T23:54Z 634.2K followers, 2360 engagements
"Police say six-year-old Anka Glasgow of Inglewood Drive Victoria Avenue Clarendon who has been missing since Tuesday December X has returned home"
X Link 2025-12-10T01:43Z 634.2K followers, 168.2K engagements
"For Jamaican-born pilot Jabari Brown having copped a US$2 million jet after beating XX other pilots in a dramatic YouTube challenge hosted by popular internet personality Mr Beast the feeling is still surreal"
X Link 2025-12-10T03:14Z 634.3K followers, 1975 engagements
"Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant Academy could face Major League Soccer powerhouse Los Angeles Galaxy in the Round of XX in the Concacaf Champions CupinMarch2026"
X Link 2025-12-10T02:30Z 634.3K followers, 1261 engagements
"A tragic weekend in Tenerife has left four people dead and one still missing after a massive wave swept a group of swimmers out of a popular seaside pool at Isla Cangrejo along the Los Gigantes coast. According to CNN World Spanish authorities confirmed that a 35-year-old man a 55-year-old woman and another man were recovered on Sunday during an extensive rescue operation involving jet skis and helicopters. A fourth victim a woman passed away on Monday after being revived at the scene and airlifted to hospital. Local reports indicate that rough sea warnings were in effect and the pool had"
X Link 2025-12-11T02:29Z 634.2K followers, 7686 engagements
"The Government is quietly confronting a lesser-known but potentially dangerous fallout from Hurricane Melissa: Thousands of households with compromised electrical systems that could ignite or short-circuit the moment power is restored. Therefore assessments for a major $1-billion safety drive in the hardest-hit parishes are now under way to repair and certify storm-damaged homes before the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) switches the grid back on"
X Link 2025-12-12T12:38Z 634.2K followers, 3064 engagements
"When Hubert Busby head coach of Jamaicas senior Reggae Girlz huddled with his team on Friday theirs was a shared singular focus grab a positive result against Dominica in their Group B opener of the FIFA Womens World Cup Qualifiers"
X Link 2025-11-29T14:20Z 634.2K followers, 1331 engagements
"KFC Jamaica has launched self-service ordering kiosks at its restaurants introducing touchscreen terminals that allow customers to browse the full menu customise orders and pay without joining the regular queue"
X Link 2025-12-06T20:20Z 634.2K followers, 201.3K engagements
"Amazon has launched its dedicated low-price shopping application Amazon Bazaar in Jamaica the company said on Monday extending the platform to its 14th market"
X Link 2025-12-08T22:11Z 634.2K followers, 31.3K engagements
"A 35-year-old truck driver has been charged with the murder of St Andrew businessman Khalil Martin"
X Link 2025-12-09T01:38Z 634.2K followers, 3693 engagements
"According to the Fox News report the fixed-wing Beechcraft XX developed engine trouble and was attempting to make an emergency landing on a freeway around 5:40 pm when the incident occured"
X Link 2025-12-10T17:38Z 634.2K followers, 7873 engagements
"Despite crashing out at the quarter-final stage of the ISSA Wata Manning Cup Calabar Highs head coach Jeremy Miller said there was a silver lining at the end of the road"
X Link 2025-12-11T00:08Z 634.2K followers, 1083 engagements
"Minister with responsibility for the Environment Matthew Samuda has warned the international community that time is running out for countries on the frontlines of climate change as he addressed the 7th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) this week"
X Link 2025-12-11T17:08Z 634.2K followers, 1974 engagements
"Six Caribbean nationals are due to appear in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) court after being charged in connection with the seizure of more than XXX kilogrammes of cocaine"
X Link 2025-12-12T19:34Z 634.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne is seeking US$10 million in damages over allegations made by a US-based attorney regarding the sale of the super yacht Alpha Nero"
X Link 2025-11-27T02:30Z 634.3K followers, 1425 engagements
"Antigua and Barbuda is hosting a week-long regional conference aimed at strengthening nuclear material inventory reporting under the modified Small Quantities Protocol"
X Link 2025-12-02T23:58Z 634.3K followers, 1309 engagements
"Government Member of Parliament (MP) Zavia Mayne has taken legal action against the Integrity Commission filing a suit in the Supreme Court targeting the agency and three of its senior directors: Craig Beresford Roneiph Lawrence and Kevon Stephenson"
X Link 2025-12-09T12:52Z 634.3K followers, 9038 engagements
"Two senior superintendents of police Dwight Powell and Gary Francis have been raised to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force"
X Link 2025-12-10T00:04Z 634.3K followers, 1051 engagements
"Today's Clovis Toon Wednesday December XX 2025. See more cartoons: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam"
X Link 2025-12-10T12:17Z 634.3K followers, 1026 engagements
"The Opposition on Tuesday pressed Finance Minister Fayval Williams for answers on the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) loan arguing that a US$150-million financial commitment cannot be made without knowing whether the remaining restoration costs will be covered"
X Link 2025-12-10T16:23Z 634.3K followers, 1607 engagements
"Phoenix Academy founder and Mona High School head coach Criag Butler shares a passionate assessment of Jamaica's draw with Curaao tonight at the National Stadium. The 0-0 result means Jamaica finishes second in Group B"
X Link 2025-11-19T04:55Z 634.2K followers, 178.2K engagements
"Tracy Taegar-Panton has been sworn in as the first-ever woman to lead Belize's main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) as the party seeks to end the internal divisions that have plagued it in recent months"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:20Z 634.2K followers, 1139 engagements
"Attorney-at-law Danielle Archer has resigned as principal director of the National Integrity Action (NIA). This was announced by the organisation on Monday in a media release. According to the NIA Archers resignation will take effect on December XX 2025"
X Link 2025-12-08T13:11Z 634.2K followers, 27.2K engagements
"Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry is set to return to the island in the coming days accompanied by a full medical escort team after suffering head trauma and other injuries in a fall from the stage during the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand last month"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:14Z 634.2K followers, 9146 engagements
"The Chinese hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' officially docks at the Port Royal Naval Dockyard in Kingston after completing a highly impactful medical mission in Montego Bay. 🚢 Over the past several days the crew treated 1970 patients and successfully performed XXX surgeries offering timely support to families across Jamaicas western parishes. Now in Kingston the Silk Road Ark is ready to extend free medical services deepen cooperation and continue its humanitarian mission post-Hurricane Melissa. #JamaicaObserver #MelissaAftermath #HurricaneMelissa #SilkRoadArk #ChineseHospitalShip #AlwaysAhead"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:52Z 634.2K followers, 12.1K engagements
"Following the completion of a US$150-million loan agreement with Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) the Government has announced that XXX more linemen are being flown in ahead of Christmas to speed up electricity repairs across the parishes most affected by Category X Hurricane Melissa. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz giving an update on Monday said the extra manpower would make an immediate difference over the holiday period"
X Link 2025-12-09T13:04Z 634.2K followers, 3875 engagements
"Not all love stories start with a spark; some are written patiently over time. Yet for Shanna-Kaye Bennett and Michael Brown destiny required a special twist of serendipity before realising that their true love was standing in front of them all along. Their relationship started in June 2014 leading to a decade-long partnership that included welcoming their son Mickel. The ultimate milestone arrived on June XX 2024 when Michael proposed to Shanna-Kaye"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:35Z 634.2K followers, 5221 engagements
"S Hotel has launched an ambitious humanitarian drive to construct XX one-bedroom houses valued at more than $XX million in total for people in western Jamaica who lost their homes during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The project dubbed S for Shelters is being spearheaded by the hotel as part of its commitment to assist with national recovery efforts"
X Link 2025-12-10T12:54Z 634.2K followers, 19.5K engagements
"The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday December XX ended trading at $XXXXXX up by X cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
X Link 2025-12-10T22:01Z 634.2K followers, 1266 engagements
"The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just XX seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum a damning investigation revealed on Wednesday. The probe ordered by the culture ministry after the embarrassing daylight heist revealed that only one of two security cameras was working near the site where the intruders broke in on the morning of Sunday October 19"
X Link 2025-12-11T02:43Z 634.2K followers, 2139 engagements
"The popular pastor the Rev Dr Devon Dick has found himself in the eye of a social media storm the deep-rooted controversy over sexual preferences other than heterosexuality specifically related to lesbians gays bi-sexuals transgenders and queers (LGBTQ). Rev Dick it is claimed recently advised his Boulevard Baptist Church St Andrew flock to get ready to vote on whether the congregation should offer blessings to LGBTQ people"
X Link 2025-12-11T12:18Z 634.2K followers, 18.1K engagements
"Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday appealed to companies that have been focused on the higher end of the property market to help build low-income houses to meet the gaping need that has widened in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking during a topping ceremony for tower one of the luxury residences at The Pinnacle which has reached its 28th floor"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:25Z 634.2K followers, 1268 engagements
"Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager has welcomed the planned visit of the Chinese hospital ship Ark Silk Road which is scheduled to dock at the Falmouth Port on Friday for a three-day stay"
X Link 2025-12-11T19:02Z 634.2K followers, XXX engagements
"The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company has won platinum at the 2025 Viddy Awards for its Shine On television advertisement which was launched in May this year. The Viddy Awards is an international competition honouring video excellence in a digital world and its platinum award its top honour is presented to entries judged among the most outstanding in the competition. Winners are recognised for their excellence in terms of quality creativity and resourcefulness"
X Link 2025-12-11T21:46Z 634.2K followers, 1153 engagements
"To many he was a rock star a global reggae icon who achieved super-stardom but despite the larger-than-life persona he was afforded through fame to Odessa Chambers and her siblings James Chambers more popularly known as Jimmy Cliff was simply dad. The reggae pioneer whose music transcended geographic boundaries transitioned on Monday November XX 2025 at the age of 81"
X Link 2025-11-30T14:02Z 634.2K followers, 10K engagements
"Homes battered by Hurricane Melissa which destroyed school uniforms and identification cards some students in sections of the hardest-hit parish Westmoreland now have yet another mountain to climb. Out of uniform and without anything to prove they are students they are being charged adult fares by some taxi operators"
X Link 2025-12-06T12:09Z 634.2K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Men notice a lot more than we think when they size up a woman. And Im not talking about just looks although physical appearance plays a role in initial attraction. Im talking about the deeper more subtle qualities that influence whether a man decides you are worth pursuing investing in and ultimately committing to"
X Link 2025-12-09T04:06Z 634.2K followers, 914.2K engagements
"Jamaican martial arts athlete Valentyna Zolotarova recently won a bronze medal in the 55kg kumite division at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima Peru. After suffering a XX to XX defeat to Sofia Del Pilar Gomez Fuertes of Peru in the round robin Zolotarova bounced back to defeat Luz Marlhin Roca of Bolivia X to X and draw with Hazel Sameidy Ramos Flores of El Salvador"
X Link 2025-12-09T20:12Z 634.2K followers, 2726 engagements
"Head of the Clarendon police Senior Superintendent Shane McCalla has confirmed that a man was taken into custody after a missing six-year-old girl was found in his company on Tuesday afternoon in May Pen"
X Link 2025-12-10T02:47Z 634.2K followers, 56.1K engagements
"People who knew nine-year-old Amoya Moore said she was a polite and brilliant child. That she perished Tuesday morning on her way to school in what can only be described as a cruel twist of fate has left her family neighbours and school community devastated"
X Link 2025-12-10T13:46Z 634.2K followers, 9636 engagements
"For Jamaican-born pilot Jabari Brown having copped a US$2 million jet after beating XX other pilots in a dramatic YouTube challenge hosted by popular internet personality Mr Beast the feeling is still surreal. At XX the Jamaican was the youngest in the field of airmen who were put through a series of challenges from hauling an aeroplane to surviving jet blasts and skydiving"
X Link 2025-12-10T20:22Z 634.2K followers, 140.2K engagements
"The Equality for All Foundation (EFAF) on Tuesday launched its updated Queer Agenda a national advocacy document outlining policy priorities for improving the lives of LGBTQ+ Jamaicans. Executive Director Glenroy Murray used the occasion to call for a renewed push towards legal protections social inclusion and recognition of the communitys contributions"
X Link 2025-12-11T18:52Z 634.2K followers, 2647 engagements
"Mayor of Falmouth Collen Gager has welcomed the planned visit of the Chinese hospital ship Ark Silk Road which is scheduled to dock at the Falmouth Port on Friday for a three-day stay. Gager who also serves as chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) said he intends to attend the official welcoming ceremony when the state-of-the-art medical vessel arrives at the pier"
X Link 2025-12-11T19:26Z 634.2K followers, XXX engagements
"Sprint legend Usain Bolt has partnered with sponsor Puma to donate J$5 million each to St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and his alma mater William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny to aid in their recovery following Hurricane Melissa"
X Link 2025-12-12T01:33Z 634.2K followers, 31.6K engagements
"A senior manager at Jamaicas Houses of Parliament had free use of a Government vehicle which he parked at his house every night for nearly six months in breach of established policy. The breach was detailed in a special audit report done by the Auditor Generals Department (AuGD) tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday"
X Link 2025-12-12T14:19Z 634.2K followers, 6657 engagements
"Over the past few weeks the global hit Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix by Moliy Silent Addy Skillibeng and Shenseea has been featured on Best of 2025 song lists by Rolling Stone and Pitchfork magazines"
X Link 2025-12-12T23:06Z 634.2K followers, 1025 engagements
"Vocalist Apryl-Jaye will present the second staging of Island Car Rentals Presents: Jazz Must Be on Thursday December X at The Summit in Kingston"
X Link 2025-12-04T19:06Z 634.3K followers, XXX engagements
"A meeting of the JLP Central Executive is set to get underway in St Andrew on Sunday morning with discussions expected to focus on intensifying efforts to assist Jamaicans to recover stronger from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:56Z 634.3K followers, 4775 engagements
"The Financial Investigations Division (FID) says it is denouncing the contents of an old fabricated social media post claiming it is charging the prime minister that has resurfaced and is again being circulated online"
X Link 2025-12-10T01:29Z 634.3K followers, 2433 engagements
"The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging micro small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of its amnesty which has been extended to December XX 2025"
X Link 2025-12-10T02:14Z 634.3K followers, 1164 engagements
"A sperm donor who is an asymptomatic carrier of a genetic mutation increasing the risk of cancer was used to conceive nearly XXX children worldwide Denmark's public broadcaster revealed Wednesday"
X Link 2025-12-10T12:39Z 634.3K followers, 3300 engagements
"Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has defended the Governments decision to offer a loan to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following criticisms from Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs). Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday Vaz addressed the backlash"
X Link 2025-12-10T18:22Z 634.3K followers, 1408 engagements
"With the festive season fast approaching vendors at Melrose Yam Park are hoping that the facility will be reopened soon after being shuttered by the Manchester Health Department. The vendors said the closure of the facility has taken them by surprise"
X Link 2025-12-10T18:30Z 634.3K followers, 3693 engagements
"Over 20000 has been raised by Jamaicans and other supporters in the UK for childrens homes early childhood institutions homes for the elderly and persons with disabilities community groups and first responders in areas most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The funds were raised through the JN Money-supported For the Love of Jamaica benefit concert held at Boxpark Wembley in the UK recently"
X Link 2025-12-11T01:33Z 634.3K followers, 1984 engagements
"The 42nd president of the United States Bill Clinton (left) is greeted by Ambassador and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart at AC Kingston Hotel Thursday night. Clinton was in Jamaica on Thursday and was taken by Energy Minister Daryl Vaz to view damage by Hurricane Melissa in an effort to help generate more support for the island"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:03Z 634.2K followers, 3976 engagements
"St. Elizabeth farmer Fayona Moxam is at her wits end. Hurricane Melissa didnt just flatten her pumpkin and cucumber crops it also damaged her four-bedroom house forcing her to convert her small shop into a makeshift bedroom in the community of Ridge Pen. The counter where customers once stood to purchase items is no more and the shelves that once held merchandise are gone"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:21Z 634.2K followers, 2381 engagements
"Sygnus Group has deepened its push into the real estate market with a US$20-million investment in the Lakespen Industrial Park in St Catherine. The development is aimed at supporting Jamaicas expanding logistics and industrial sectors by providing secure modern space for companies looking to recapitalise or grow their operations"
X Link 2025-12-10T21:33Z 634.2K followers, 1311 engagements
"Read these and other stories in todays #DailyObserver or subscribe to our e-paper at #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam"
X Link 2025-12-11T11:50Z 634.2K followers, 1106 engagements
"The Trelawny Police Division will Thursday meet with members of the Falmouth business community to explain the nightly 9:00 pm lockdown of commercial operations imposed out of heightened security concerns following a recent murder in the town"
X Link 2025-12-11T13:52Z 634.2K followers, 1105 engagements
"House of Representatives on Tuesday approved amendments to the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act expanding access to expungement in potentially deserving cases. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck underscored the need to relax certain provisions of the Act thereby allowing more individuals convicted of offences the opportunity for a second chance"
X Link 2025-12-11T14:28Z 634.2K followers, 1274 engagements
"American actress Myhala Herrold best known for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC finance drama Industry touched down in Jamaica for the first time ever and the moment was overwhelming. In a TikTok video posted today the rising star thanked Delta Airlines after Jamaica Love by @busysignal_turf started playing over the aircraft speakers as the plane descended. Herrold whose father is Jamaican said she barely touched the ground and Im already a mess sharing that returning to the land of her heritage brought her to tears. The Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind actress"
X Link 2025-12-04T02:33Z 634.2K followers, 1.8M engagements
"Churchs Chicken has officially landed in Jamaica After much anticipation the popular American franchise opened its doors on Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new location @churchschickenjam. Situated at Tropical Plaza in Half-Way Tree the restaurant has already drawn hundreds of eager customers ready to get a taste of the newest player in town"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:19Z 634.2K followers, 122.4K engagements
"The Supreme Court has refused an applicationfor judicial review byPaul Buchanan thePeoples National Party candidate for St Andrew West Central in the September X general election over his challenge of the poll results"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:48Z 634.2K followers, 10.6K engagements
"A nine-year-old girl died as a result of injuries she sustained after being mowed down by a garbage truck while on her way to school on Tuesday in Mandeville. The child has been identified as Amara Moore a grade four student at Villa Road Primary in Mandeville. The child's father had to be comforted at the scene. (Videos: Kasey Williams)"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:04Z 634.2K followers, 18K engagements
"A tense moment inside Gordon House. Member of Parliament for St Catherine South West Everald Warmington and Speaker of the House Juliet Holness locked into a heated exchange during Tuesdays sitting allegedly sparked when the Speaker moved to cut his mic"
X Link 2025-12-10T01:44Z 634.2K followers, 34.2K engagements
"The project for Jamaicas tallest residential property The Pinnacle has achieved a significant milestone as it has now hit the summit of one of its four-planned 28-storey towers"
X Link 2025-12-10T19:05Z 634.2K followers, 11K engagements
"As the ongoing lyrical feud between dancehall deejays Tommy Lee Sparta and Masicka continues to gather steam producer Cordel Skatta Burrell is making it clear that a recent release from Vybz Kartel is no indication that the Worl Boss is entering the lyrical battleground. Masicka and Tommy Lee have been locked in a heated war of words since last week with a musical clash between the two now entering its fourth round. It is believed that both entertainers have been at odds since Reggae Sumfest back in July where Masicka boldly declared himself the dancehall G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)"
X Link 2025-12-11T00:28Z 634.2K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Caracas on Wednesday accused Washington of blatant theft after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a large oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. Venezuela strongly denounces and condemns what constitutes blatant theft and an act of international piracy publicly announced by the President of the United States the countrys foreign ministry said in a statement"
X Link 2025-12-11T03:10Z 634.2K followers, 1645 engagements
"The wait is over Get your FREE Jamaica Observer Christmas Cookbook when you purchase todays Daily Observer. Catch all the excitement at our live Outside Broadcast-Downtown Kingston today and listen in on Edge XXX 📍 Downtown Kingston (in front of the Kingston Parish Church) 🕕 6:00 AM 10:00 AM #JamaicaObserverCookbook #ChristmasInJA #ChristmasCookbook #FoodiesOfJA #Edge105"
X Link 2025-12-11T10:00Z 634.2K followers, 1055 engagements
"The Cabinet has given approval for the Income Tax Act to be amended to facilitate the payment of a tax-free honorarium of up to $200000 to employees affected by Hurricane Melissa. The amount can be paid by employers in one tranche or in several payments up to March XX 2026. This is the first of its kind in Jamaica"
X Link 2025-12-11T12:40Z 634.2K followers, 6307 engagements
"The Peoples National Party (PNP) is applauding Councillor Scean Barnswell and his wife for their quick and courageous actions that helped lead to the rescue of a six-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted from her school on Tuesday"
X Link 2025-12-11T13:07Z 634.2K followers, 1200 engagements
"After serving as an assistant head coach at St Georges College the last XX years Marcel Gayle has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight as a frontrunner to lead the schools revival as a football powerhouse. He plans to do it differently if given the opportunity. Gayle who is the head coach of Waterhouse FC expressed disbelief over Bells departure"
X Link 2025-12-12T17:53Z 634.2K followers, 1057 engagements
"Business Bites - Friday December XX 2025 #BusinessBites is powered by @sagicorja #ObserverMeansBusiness #BusinessLeader #CBR #OTeam #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver"
X Link 2025-12-12T20:13Z 634.2K followers, XXX engagements
"On Thursday a proud Junior Nelson told the theJamaica Observerthat he is now contended with his business which keeps people refreshed as they bustle through the sun-scorched Santa Cruz"
X Link 2025-12-13T01:54Z 634.2K followers, 3730 engagements