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@JamaicaObserver Jamaica Observer

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"The 15-member regional integration grouping Caricom on Tuesday congratulated Surinames first-ever female head of state Jennifer Geerlings-Simons"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 21:19:31 UTC 648K followers, 1309 engagements

"The United States (US) dollar on Monday July XX ended trading at $XXXXXX down by four cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 22:40:36 UTC 648K followers, 1529 engagements

"Six people on a beach excursion in the Dominican Republic died and XX were injured when their bus lost its brakes and crashed overnight civil defense authorities said Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 17:16:41 UTC 648K followers, 1183 engagements

"National womens discus throw champion Samantha Hall achieved the automatic qualification mark for the World Championships in Tokyo Japan when she threw a personal best 64.97m on Saturdays first day of the Oklahoma Throws series at Millican Field in Ramona United States"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 20:00:06 UTC 648K followers, 1677 engagements

"Two men found guilty of the mindless and deliberate felling of one of the UKs most iconic trees which sparked national outrage were on Tuesday jailed for more than four years. A jury at Newcastle Crown Court found former friends Daniel Graham XX and Adam Carruthers XX guilty in May of criminal damage for the 2023 felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 02:49:30 UTC 648K followers, 2680 engagements

"A senior official of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says Latin America and the Caribbean countries are leading the way toward a future without hunger"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 14:56:58 UTC 648.1K followers, 1122 engagements

"National champion Jordan Scott won his seventh straight event after coming from behind in the final round to win the mens triple jump at the Meeting de Madrid at Estadio Vallehermoso Madrid a World Athletics Continental Tour-Silver meet on Saturday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 21:16:29 UTC 648K followers, 2259 engagements

"Oblique Seville won his first Diamond League race as he stunned a quality field in the mens 100m at Saturdays London Diamond League meeting running XXXX seconds (-0.6m/s) at the Olympic Stadium. Seville who had promised a good run on Friday posting on social media while getting lined up at the barber shop dem dead dem dead delivered in style"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 17:05:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 8719 engagements

"The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says all three monkeys that were reported loose in the Stony Hill area earlier this week have now been captured"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 19:32:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 1865 engagements

"KFC is attempting to reclaim top rankings in the United States (US) fast food industry with free chicken bucket giveaways as part of a Kentucky Fried Comeback push. The Free Bucket on Us campaign announced Monday will gift all KFC Rewards members a digital offer of an entire bucket of KFCs original recipe chicken with any US$15 purchase made through the KFC app or website"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 17:00:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 9380 engagements

"Attorney-at-law the Peoples National Partys (PNP) Isat Buchanan who is seeking to wrest the Portland Eastern seat from the Jamaica Labour Partys (JLP) Ann-Marie Vaz is banking on his education initiative among other things to put him over the top whenever Jamaicans go to the polls in the next general election"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 22:09:41 UTC 648K followers, 2614 engagements

"Armed with data showing that over XX per cent of Jamaicans have no form of life insurance and more than XX per cent of private sector workers are not enrolled in an approved pension scheme experts in both sectors are warning that the country is heading towards a future social and economic crisis if urgent action is not taken by more Jamaicans to prioritise long-term financial planning"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 12:33:59 UTC 648.1K followers, 4588 engagements

"The UN estimates that about 30000 Jamaicans are HIV-positive with about XX per cent knowing their status. Fewer than half of the Jamaicans on antiretroviral treatment (ARTs) aimed at combating the spread of HIV/AIDS were virally suppressed at the end of last year. This relatively low number (46 per cent) could present challenges for Jamaica in its efforts to manage/contain the spread of HIV and more worryingly end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 a United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 13:36:32 UTC 648K followers, 1692 engagements

"It may not be the kind of single one has come to expect from the soulful Lila Ik but still the songstresss latest single is hitting all the right notes. A modern spin on the 90s dancehall classic Romantic Call Lila Ik partners with Masicka on the track Romantic to serve up sweet melodies lyrics and of course romance"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-04 14:38:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 7439 engagements

"An Indonesian ferry fire killed at least five people on Sunday the countrys coast guard said while more than XXX others were saved with many jumping overboard to flee the huge blaze. The KM Barcelona X ferry was engulfed in flames off the coast of Sulawesi island Indonesias Maritime Security Agency said just weeks after at least XX people were killed when a ferry sank off the popular resort island of Bali"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:36:01 UTC 648K followers, 4747 engagements

"United States health authorities are set Thursday to reassess Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) a treatment used by menopausal women around the world but long clouded by debate over its risks"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 16:01:34 UTC 648K followers, 1858 engagements

"Vybz Kartel was officially crowned King of Dancehall at Reggae Sumfest. The crowning took place on Saturday morning at Catherine Hall with Queen of Dancehall Spice and Sumfest organiser Downsound Entertainments Joe Bogdanovich sharing in the moment"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 19:00:01 UTC 648K followers, 2192 engagements

"Jamaicans may soon be forced to ask for a list of available tobacco products whenever they feel the urge to inhale. Lawmakers on Tuesday during a sitting of a joint select committee (JSC) of Parliament examining the Tobacco Control Act 2020 accepted a proposal for a total ban on the promotion and advertising of tobacco products"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 12:26:55 UTC 648.1K followers, 2323 engagements

"Colie Lyn a third-year nursing student at Browns Town Community College was crowned nursing student of the year 2025-2026 at the LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year and Nursing Student of the Year Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Saturday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 15:08:44 UTC 648.1K followers, 1329 engagements

"A man is now facing several charges after allegedly confessing to lottery scamming then trying to bribe lawmen when they intercepted his vehicle in Manchester last Thursday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 18:44:25 UTC 648K followers, 2863 engagements

"The Ministry of Education has approved leave for 2026 teachers for the 20252026 academic year at a total cost of $XXXX billion"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 23:46:58 UTC 648.1K followers, 5827 engagements

"US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition the White House said Thursday following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 21:07:06 UTC 648K followers, 1561 engagements

"We are among the many who feel a great sense of relief that the United States Administration has decided to keep in place the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) shielding Haitians from the horrors in their Caribbean home at least until next February. Earlier this year Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced it was prematurely ending TPS effective September X 2025"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 12:15:20 UTC 648.1K followers, 1585 engagements

"Janice Turner the 63-year-old mother of Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to five years in US federal prison for her role in a million-dollar fraud scheme involving luxury goods according to international media reports"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 01:01:05 UTC 648.1K followers, 4389 engagements

"Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness cut the ribbon for the start of the long-awaited US$1-billion Harmony Cove resort project in Trelawny as developers Nexus Luxury Collection reiterated that Jamaicans will be able to invest in the development"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 20:40:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 3250 engagements

"A six-year-old boy was on Monday reunited with his family following a four-hour frantic search in Albion Manchester where the child had wandered off from a special needs school where his parents had brought him to get registered. The search operation included firefighters the police residents of Albion and the boys relatives"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 22:41:29 UTC 648.1K followers, 18.3K engagements

"For decades scores of Jamaicans have shied away from getting enrolled in an approved pension scheme instead planning for their children to support them during their golden years. But officials of the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica (PIAJ) and the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) have warned that this is a plan fraught with danger"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 13:24:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 1281 engagements

"A 44-year-old St Catherine-based taxi driver who pleaded guilty to routinely raping and trafficking his underage daughter and stepdaughter over several years will spend more than three decades behind bars for those crimes. He was also slapped with a similar sentence for raping another child his next-door neighbour around the same period of time"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 12:16:16 UTC 648.1K followers, 265.7K engagements

"Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is on loan to Spanish champions Barcelona for one year the club said Wednesday with a future purchase option"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 18:38:43 UTC 648.1K followers, 1363 engagements

"American couple Jareem and Jonesti who both lost their sight due to separate violent attacks have defied the odds to raise their four-month-old baby boy Anthony"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 15:50:49 UTC 648.1K followers, XXX engagements

"Minister with responsibility for Transport Daryl Vaz has expressed deep sorrow over a recent surge in fatal road crashes which have claimed the lives of XXX Jamaicans so far this year"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 23:44:34 UTC 648.1K followers, 1694 engagements

"Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has been nominated in the category of outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Barbara Howard in the sitcom Abbott Elementary for the 77th Emmy Emmy Awards"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 02:07:52 UTC 648.1K followers, 2169 engagements

"As Jamaica prepares to roll out its digital system for motor vehicle registration certificates (MVRC) and certificates of fitness on Monday July XX Island Traffic Authority (ITA) Director General Colonel Daniel Pryce is encouraging the public to support the transition noting that while minor challenges may arise the change represents meaningful progress"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 12:45:45 UTC 648.1K followers, 1906 engagements

"Its International Night and the vibes are high 🌍✨ These ladies pulled up ready for soul reggae and R&B greatness with Tarrus Riley Lila Ike and Toni Braxton set to light up the Sumfest stage. Who are you most excited to see tonight 👀🎶 #ReggaeSumfest2025 #InternationalNight #TarrusRiley #LilaIke #ToniBraxton #Sumfest2025 #LiveMusic"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 02:14:11 UTC 648K followers, 4182 engagements

"Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) spokesperson Venesha Phillips has poured cold water on an apology made by Peoples National Party (PNP) councillor Mario Mitchell in regards to distasteful posts on his social media platform X recently"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 22:38:03 UTC 648.1K followers, 2593 engagements

"The Independent Commission of Investigations is reporting that Constable Patrick Walters is the 40th cop to be charged in relation to an Indecom investigation over the last XX months"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 19:06:45 UTC 648.1K followers, 1607 engagements

"A taxi driver caught on camera vandalising a Jamaican Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus in a fit of road rage earlier this week is issuing an apology to the state-run transportation company for his actions"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 00:14:32 UTC 648.1K followers, 5597 engagements

"The thrill of victory reached new heights at Caymanas Park recently when a seasoned punter struck gold with an incredible $XX million Twilight X bet win from a $20000 wager marking the largest payout in three years at the Portmore track"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 22:14:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 96.9K engagements

"Kristin Cabot who was the Head of HR at the company Astronomer has quit her job after being seen on a kiss cam with CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough Massachusetts earlier this month"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 21:51:08 UTC 648.1K followers, 1537 engagements

"Three years ago Margaret suffered a back injury that forced her to stop working. Since then her only source of income has been money she receives twice monthly from her daughter who has been living and working in the United States for the past XX years"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 21:59:32 UTC 648.1K followers, 2875 engagements

"The 22-year-old police constable who is accused of fatally shooting his 20-year-old girlfriend in Richmond St Mary last month has been charged"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 17:57:24 UTC 648.1K followers, 1163 engagements

"Students attending schools in inner-city communities affected by criminal activities are benefiting from therapeutic intervention under the Ministry of Justices Special Intervention Project for Schools"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:45:53 UTC 648.1K followers, XXX engagements

"Ernle Leighton Haisley who made local athletic history by becoming the first Jamaican to win high jump and pole vault gold medals at an international event died quietly at home on Friday July XX 2025 his family confirmed. He was in his 90th year"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 13:54:39 UTC 648K followers, 1513 engagements

"While Americans were celebrating the birth of their nation on July X 2025 Americas Independence Day Jamaican American Alison Smith and her family were celebrating another kind of birth the renaming of the street she grew up on in St Elizabeth Jamaica after her grandfather Charles CD Wright"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 02:50:00 UTC 648K followers, 2065 engagements

"In a response shared with his fans a short while ago dancehall front runner Masicka dispelled rumours that trouble was brewing between himself and newly minted King of the Dancehall Vybz Kartel"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 22:08:02 UTC 648K followers, 2020 engagements

"Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing United States podcaster who claimed the spouse of the French president used to be a man"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:24:41 UTC 648.1K followers, 1607 engagements

"Visa a song highlighting upward social mobility is the latest release by reggae artiste Principle"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 16:49:18 UTC 648.1K followers, 1159 engagements

"Opposition Spokesman on Transport Mikael Phillips is urging Jamaicans to view with skepticism the Governments recent announcement of expanded long-haul and city-to-city services under the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 20:29:20 UTC 648K followers, 5366 engagements

"Bryan Levell ran a massive personal best XXXX seconds to break the meet record at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open Eisenstadt at the Leichtathletik Arena a World Athletics Continental Tour- Silver meet on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 19:57:38 UTC 648.1K followers, 2002 engagements

"Shawn Mussington the man who was found guilty of the murder of a Jamaican hairdresser with whom he had a relationship has been sentenced to XX years in prison"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 02:00:10 UTC 648.1K followers, 2134 engagements

"In 1998 when Jamaica contested the FIFA World Cup finals in France one of the standout activities was the creation by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) of a giant inflatable football emblazoned with the name of the country and sporting the national colours. The giant football which was mounted at Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris generated global interest in the island"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 12:04:23 UTC 648K followers, 2225 engagements

"Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Senator Marlon Morgan has praised the countrys new record-low unemployment rate of XXX per cent as clear evidence of the Holness administrations effective governance and sound economic leadership"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 21:45:17 UTC 648.1K followers, 1541 engagements

"Seventy-four children with developmental disabilities have successfully transitioned from the Ministry of Labour and Social Securitys Early Stimulation Programme (ESP)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-11 14:59:10 UTC 648.1K followers, 1423 engagements

"The Shortwood Teachers College Campus on Shortwood Road in St Andrew buzzed with excitement as Phils Hardware and Dunns Electrical hosted a thrilling sports day recently. Employees from both building supplies giants gathered to showcase their athletic prowess and team spirit"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 02:30:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 2863 engagements

"Red Bull Dance Your Style will make its fifth return to the Jamaican stage this August for a night infused with culture dance and high energy. Sixteen talented dancers from across the island will battle on August XX 2025 on the lawns of Devon House for the chance to represent Jamaica on the international stage in October of this year"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 14:23:45 UTC 648.1K followers, 1570 engagements

"NEPA said it will be working with its partners including the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the VSD to identify the location from which the monkeys escaped and will be taking the strongest possible legal action against the person or persons responsible for their importation"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 19:44:29 UTC 648.1K followers, 1216 engagements

"We suspect that just as is the case with this newspaper many of our readers are surprised at news that there are qualified registered nurses unable to get jobs in Jamaica. Dont get us wrong we were aware that acute shortages in nursing staff were mainly in relation to specialised areas"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-07 12:08:42 UTC 648.1K followers, 2858 engagements

"The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding Jamaicans that it is against the law to import animals without the necessary approval from the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as well as the requisite permit which it has the authority to issue. Persons in breach of the import requirements can be fined a maximum of $X million.""
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 14:02:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 1963 engagements

"For more than two decades the lens of videographer Germaine Patrick has captured moments that have entertained informed and inspired audiences around the world. From his humble beginnings in Jamaica to coordinating productions for some of the worlds most iconic brands Patrick has carved out a remarkable career as a camera operator and director in the fast-paced world of television production"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 18:29:18 UTC 648K followers, 1356 engagements

"The Bahamas recorded XXX cases of HIV infections last year as health officials revealed that there were nearly 4000 people living with the virus in the country at the end of 2024"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 13:02:43 UTC 648.1K followers, 2485 engagements

"Minister of Education Skills Youth and Information Senator Dana Morris Dixon says reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity and transformation in Jamaicas education system"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 20:23:40 UTC 648K followers, 1575 engagements

"Noting that the government has not refused the return of any Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says her ministry has initiated enquiries with United States authorities to probe reports that a national of the island is among five migrants expelled from the US to an African country"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 15:35:35 UTC 648K followers, 1839 engagements

"Dancehall star Masicka's music gave fans goosebumps as Whites echoed through the Gtech Community Stadium during the Reggae Boyz's 3-2 win over Trinidad & Tobago on Tuesday The Reggae Boyz defeated their fierce rivals in the semifinals of the Unity Cup a four-team international tournament that will run from May XX to May XX. #ReggaeBoyz #UnityCup2025 #Masicka #JamaicaToDiWorld 📷⚽🔥"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-05-27 20:54:04 UTC 648.1K followers, 92.3K engagements

"The police in Trinidad and Tobago made XX arrests and seized six illegal firearms and XX rounds of ammunition during the first XX hours of a state of emergency (SOE) declared in the twin-island republic"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:10:16 UTC 648.1K followers, 2637 engagements

"Russia said Wednesday it had seized XXX kilograms (1800 pounds) of cocaine hidden under a shipment of bananas calling it its largest bust of drugs from Latin America this year"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 14:41:01 UTC 648.1K followers, 1202 engagements

"Some residents of Rae Town in Kingston are beyond furious due to a persistent overflow of sewage on Fishers Row in the community. In January the Jamaica Observer published a story highlighting the problem which was given a patch job but now roughly six months later the sewage is again flowing freely haunting the residents"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 15:43:05 UTC 648.1K followers, 5556 engagements

"The May X 2025 nuptials was a full-circle moment for the couple who had met in 2007 at their first job at the Electoral Office of Jamaica. We developed a friendship and had a special liking for each other. After a year I got another job opportunity elsewhere and even though we didnt communicate often we would run into each other occasionally Shana tells Tuesday Style Vows (TSV)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 16:15:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 1806 engagements

"Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pushed back against calls for the importation of labour to address the current shortage in the labour market. I have heard calls from persons in the industry saying maybe its now time to import. I dont think so at least not yet because there are still Jamaicans here and we cant give up on them. We are going to push hard to get all of them into the formal economic space because we need their labour we need their creativity we need their energy we need them in our economy and we are not going to give up on them Holness said"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 18:20:43 UTC 648.1K followers, 13.4K engagements

"They say there is no greater pain than losing a child but what happens when you dont lose your child entirely but instead lose the joyful person they once were Their laugh their voice their energyall gone in an instant. Its a grief the Fraser family of Alligator Pond Manchester knows all too well"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 17:33:09 UTC 648.1K followers, 13.9K engagements

"Mystic Mountain General Manager Dewald Van Der Walt cuts the popular visitor attractions 17th birthday cake on Sunday while being cheered on by Simona McKoy sales and operations manager; Semegnesh Bryan-Jackson experience coordinator; and radio personality Jenny Jenny (second right). The attraction reserved Sunday to say thanks to its local and overseas customers"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 22:17:38 UTC 648.1K followers, 1806 engagements

"A policewoman accidentally shot herself in a parking lot on St Lucia Avenue in New Kingston on Friday. The woman a corporal from the St Catherine North Division was on enquiries with two other cops when the incident occurred Observer Online understands"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 15:50:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 6904 engagements

"The regional airline LIAT (2020) says it has rebranded itself introducing a fresh logo and visual identity inspiredby the vibrancy diversity and unity of the Caribbean"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:30:39 UTC 648.1K followers, 1166 engagements

"Indiscipline root cause of the tendency by far too many Jamaicans to drive recklessly obviously triggered the horrific crash very early Sunday morning at Salt Marsh in Trelawny leaving five people dead and seven others injured. Regarding speeding and reckless driving it could well be that the Road Traffic Act which was amended in 2023 may have to be strengthened still further"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-11 12:33:41 UTC 648K followers, 2681 engagements

"Tarrus Riley closed out Reggae Sumfest 2025 with a moving performance with his children ❤ #Sumfest2025 #ReggaeSumfest #JamaicaObserver #OTeam #AlwaysAhead #Reggae #Dancehall #Clash #Music #Jamaica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 12:33:35 UTC 648.1K followers, 12.1K engagements

"Peoples National Party (PNP) Councillor Mario Mitchell says he suspended a member of his team who he claimed made vulgar posts to his social media account without his approval in response to a man who was enquiring about the absence of visible drainage on a road Mitchell had repaired"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 18:03:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 4527 engagements

"Donald Trump on Tuesday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "treason" and called for his prosecution over a report alleging that officials in the Democrat's administration had manipulated information on Russia's interference in the 2016 election"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 18:00:21 UTC 648.1K followers, 1869 engagements

"To whom much is given much is expected is the biblical philosophy which guides Jamaican-American sisters Meisha Smith-Coulter Alison Smith both attorneys and Jessica Smith a medical doctor. Although residing in the United States they cling tenaciously to the Jamaica of their formative years in Black River St Elizabeth where they were raised by their late grandmother Keturah Miss Tukah Wright"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 20:07:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 2486 engagements

"The Bustamante Hospital for Children has received a major boost with a $XXX million donation from the Sandals Foundation to undertake renovations to the hospitals Level II Nursery. The upgrades aim to reduce infection risks and significantly improve neonatal care for some of Jamaicas most vulnerable patients"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 01:35:00 UTC 648K followers, 2014 engagements

"Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeking care within the public health system"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 23:11:57 UTC 648.1K followers, 1613 engagements

"Sagicor Life Jamaica has announced a sponsorship valued at $XXX million in support of the Ministry of Health and Wellness 8x8 Corporate Wellness Challenge"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 15:06:46 UTC 648.1K followers, 1446 engagements

"Pressure is mounting for tech firm Astronomer to comment after its CEO and head of human resources were seemingly caught having an affair at a recent Coldplay concert at Bostons Gillette Stadium"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 20:43:30 UTC 648.1K followers, 12.4K engagements

"Jamaica continues to grant most work permits issued to foreigners to Chinese nationals"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 22:14:07 UTC 648.1K followers, 2569 engagements

"The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday July XX ended trading at $XXXXXX up one cent according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 21:28:17 UTC 648.1K followers, 1525 engagements

"Several United States (US) attorneys general are defending what they described as critical immigration services for unaccompanied Caribbean and other immigrant children"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 12:28:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 2316 engagements

"Most of us give little thought to inconvenient matters such as kidney disease. Yet we are told that one in seven Jamaicans are likely to face illnesses related to our kidneys at some point. Furthermore if we live long enough we will very likely know of someone possibly a relative or a friend who has succumbed"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 13:04:34 UTC 648.1K followers, 1901 engagements

"The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is reporting that Constable Patrick Walters who was recently charged with the murder of his girlfriend in an apparent murder-suicide attempt is the 40th cop to be charged in relation to an Indecom investigation over the last XX months. Walters is charged with the June XX shooting death of DJonnay Graham. He was also charged with using a firearm to commit a felony"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 22:16:25 UTC 648.1K followers, 4148 engagements

"Port Royal has officially been inscribed on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The decision to inscribe The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal was made at the meeting of the World Heritage Committee now underway in Paris France"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-12 19:46:37 UTC 648.1K followers, 6087 engagements

"The probation aftercare officer assigned to prepare the social enquiry and antecedent report of the 44-year-old St Catherine-based taxi driver who will spend over three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to routinely raping and trafficking his underage daughter and stepdaughter over several years has described him as callous and nonchalant with an abnormal obsession towards young children. A recommendation for ongoing treatment to stem his abnormal desires and sexually perverted nature has been made"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 12:26:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 3109 engagements

"Tesha Allisons life experience is the stuff of which movie scripts are written. Forced to drop out of high school after becoming a teenage mother at XX she would thereafter face a mountainous climb out of excruciating poverty"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 12:17:30 UTC 648K followers, 2585 engagements

"They leave Jamaica with high hopes advanced degrees years of classroom experience and a passion for shaping young minds. But when Jamaica-trained teachers arrive in Alberta Canada with credentials in hand they are met with silence scepticism and systemic sidelining"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 18:25:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 3233 engagements

"Several inmates at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre have alleged that they have been deprived of visitation and recreation rights by warders who are on go-slow or on the verge of going on strike over monies they say the Government has owed them for years"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 12:49:16 UTC 648.1K followers, 2600 engagements

"It appears the future of Stacey Knight was written in the stars the day she was born to political heavyweight KD Knight and his wife esteemed public servant Pauline. KD has made a name for himself in the courts and on the political stage with the Peoples National Party (PNP) achieving adoration from Comrades usually reserved for the presidents of the party"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 13:16:57 UTC 648K followers, 10.9K engagements

"National Water Commission (NWC) says it will begin to implement water supply restrictions for sections of Kingston and St Andrew starting on Monday July XX 2025 for the Mona and Hope networks and Wednesday July XX for the Constant Spring network"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 00:50:16 UTC 648K followers, 4946 engagements

"Meet Sheraley Bridgeman CEO of Caribbean Assurance Brokers Ltd a visionary leader with over XX years in the insurance industry. From launching standout products like Queen Guard to mentoring the next generation she leads with purpose empathy and innovation. Whether in the boardroom or winding down with Appleton and coconut water Sheraley proves that true success means lifting others as you rise"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 20:14:43 UTC 648K followers, 4498 engagements

"Scientists in the United Kingdom (UK) have reportedly developed a ground breaking three-person DNA technique which has resulted in eight babies being born free of incurable mitochondrial disease"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 19:36:04 UTC 648K followers, 1570 engagements

"Donald Trump's administration said it would seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 12:49:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 1354 engagements

"A courtroom at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court was evacuated on Tuesday after a man brought a bag containing a machete and a baton which he claimed to be evidence for his hearing for an assault charge"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 18:48:49 UTC 648K followers, 3166 engagements

"The Portland Health Department started the baiting programme at the Errol Flynn Marina on Sunday as promised. According to Samuel Roberts public health inspector responsible for the baiting the health department is anticipating a successful eradication of rodents in the area specifically at the ports. He is therefore asking that the baits not be disturbed"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 02:34:44 UTC 648.1K followers, 3539 engagements

"A man was shot dead by police after allegedly fatally stabbing his female cousin on Sunday in Rae Town Kingston. The dead man has so far only been identified as Rashad while his deceased relative is said to be 43-year-old Niesha Williams"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 01:35:12 UTC 648.1K followers, 4312 engagements

"For many Jamaicans memories of HIV/AIDS as a virtual death sentence dating back to the 1980s and 90s remain strong. To this day horrific social stigma attached to the disease is a huge problem slowing efforts to ensure that those who are afflicted get required medical treatment"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 12:12:33 UTC 648.1K followers, 1730 engagements

"With a significant number of Jamaicans suffering from end-stage chronic kidney disease and other life-threatening conditions that require organ transplants medical professionals are advocating a robust and comprehensive national transplant programme that raises awareness and encourages more citizens to become donors"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 03:42:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 1919 engagements

"A 50-year-old man chopped his 25-year-old lover to death and then killed himself at Stable Park in Cane River Bull Bay St Andrew Friday night. The couple died leaving four small children the police have reported. The dead woman has been identified as Kadane Blackstock a cashier while the man was identified as Rohan Edwards both from the community"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 15:35:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 6420 engagements

"The St Catherine man who allegedly raped two stepsisters several times on several occasions while their now-convicted guardian watched is being hunted by detectives for his day in court. The suspect known at this time as Shawn or King was reportedly the friend of the 44-year-old St Catherine-based taxi driver who was on Tuesday slapped with an accumulated XXX years prison sentence for raping and trafficking girls"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 12:34:27 UTC 648K followers, 8540 engagements

"A delivery truck driver who was hired by Constable Noel Maitland in July 2022 to transport a settee from his Chelsea Manor apartment to a car wash on Lyndhurst Road in St Andrew claimed Wednesday that the policeman started giving him an attitude because he felt the driver was trying to avoid him. The driver is the latest witness to take the stand in Maitlands murder trial in the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-10 12:51:44 UTC 648.1K followers, 9077 engagements

"Long jumper Wayne Pinnock who recently switched national allegiance to represent Turkiye says his decision was driven by the need to secure a better future for himself and his family citing a lack of support for athletes in Jamaica. Honestly for me personally Im doing this for my family Pinnock said in an interview with The Inside Lane"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 19:06:44 UTC 648.1K followers, 15K engagements

"Venus Williams will make her return from a 16-month layoff at this week's DC Open but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion said Sunday she is not sure of anything beyond that"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 22:09:56 UTC 648.1K followers, 2376 engagements

"Jamaica continues to grant most work permits issued to foreigners to Chinese nationals. As is customary the Chinese led the way last year accounting for XX per cent of all work permits granted to foreign nationals. India received XX per cent the Dominican Republic XXX per cent Mexico XXX per cent and Cuba six per cent"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 01:36:49 UTC 648K followers, 3854 engagements

"Dozens of high school students from Jamaica and the United States got a head start on the future this summer thanks to an initiative hosted by AIM Educational Services in partnership with Microsoft"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-25 00:29:36 UTC 648.1K followers, 1488 engagements

"Of course with costume & production designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie better known as Annaixe going viral over the weekend with an equal parts risqu and resourceful Hyundai-inspired fit at Reggae Sumfest Night X. Tuesday Style Fashion (TSF) reached out for some deets"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 19:35:41 UTC 648.1K followers, 3133 engagements

"The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday July XX ended trading at $XXXXXX up by X cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 21:09:32 UTC 648.1K followers, 1320 engagements

"A 54-year-old man convicted of a 1993 revenge killing was put to death in Florida on Tuesday in the 26th execution in the United States this year the most in a decade"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 00:11:36 UTC 648.1K followers, 1462 engagements

"A two-day Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit began in Guyana on Wednesday with Guyanas President Dr Irfaan Ali saying that the event is taking place at a time of unprecedented emergency but yet an immense opportunity to save the planet"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 16:34:34 UTC 648.1K followers, 1070 engagements

"Shake It To The Max (Fly) remix by MOLIY Silent Addy Skillibeng and Shenseea continues its global dominance of major charts worldwide"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 14:55:09 UTC 648K followers, 1859 engagements

"Grenadas main Opposition says it will not be supporting legislation that reduces the Age of Civil Responsibility from XX to XX years to allow for minors to seek sexual and reproductive treatment without permission from caregivers"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 18:19:11 UTC 648.1K followers, 1024 engagements

"Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs her final race in Jamaica These were the scenes after the legendary sprinter clocked XXXXX (sb) to finish third in the finals of the women's 100m at the Jamaica National Trials. #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #OSports #Jamaica #ShellyAnnFraserPryce #TeamJamaica #TrackAndField #GOAT"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-06-28 03:27:15 UTC 648.1K followers, 88.8K engagements

"An Indonesian court on Thursday sentenced an Argentine woman and four British nationals to prison in two cases after they were found guilty of smuggling cocaine into the popular resort island of Bali"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 12:03:18 UTC 648.1K followers, 1074 engagements

"What began as a live report on a missing girls case turned into a haunting discovery Brazilian journalist Lenildo Frazo accidentally uncovered the body of 13-year-old Rassa while demonstrating river conditions for his segment. Authorities later confirmed her death as accidental"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 19:04:52 UTC 648.1K followers, 21.7K engagements

"The Peoples National Party (PNP) has issued a rebuke of Minister Daryl Vaz condemning what it describes as reckless and irresponsible remarks made by the senior government official at a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) meeting on Sunday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 19:33:52 UTC 648K followers, 3133 engagements

"A standing ovation for a legend. 👏🙌 World Cup champion Andre Russell was honoured at Sabina Park on Tuesday July XX 2025 as he played his final international match. The 37-year-old Jamaican all-rounder retires after a remarkable 15-year career having represented the West Indies in over XXX matches including the victorious 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup campaigns. (📷: Naphtali Junior) #AndreRussell #SabinaPark #CricketLegend #WestIndiesCricket #T20Champion"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 02:22:25 UTC 648.1K followers, 4046 engagements

"Several schools in St Ann are now better equipped with resources thanks to a donation of computers valued at over $X million"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 00:53:34 UTC 648K followers, 2093 engagements

"Trade Winds Citrus Limited manufacturer of the Tru-Juice and Tru-Milk brands is expanding its range of cattle feed options as part of its effort to improve milk yields and support the health of its growing dairy herd"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 03:06:24 UTC 648.1K followers, 2334 engagements

"Noah Lyles makes his much-anticipated return to elite competition when he competes in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-10 01:45:59 UTC 648.1K followers, 2250 engagements

"The War Lord @grunggaadzilla pops up with a surprise performance for @djagonline 🔥🔥🔥 #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #DJAGOnline #Music #Jamaica #Dancehall #Reggae"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-25 00:45:18 UTC 648.1K followers, 8485 engagements

"Dwayne Russell managing director of MC Systems a leading regional fintech solutions provider is sounding the alarm for Caribbean financial institutions as malware attacks targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) continue to rise across the region. It hasnt reached us yet but we know its in the region. Thats why weve already started reinforcing our systems said Russell"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 13:21:05 UTC 648.1K followers, 1407 engagements

"The police are advising citizens who will be visiting the book ship docked at the Cement Coral Pier in Kingston from Saturday July XX to Tuesday August XX that they must adhere to strict security measures while at the location. According to the police no firearms knives ice picks machetes firecrackers aerosol sprays large igloos glass bottles lighters frozen water or drinks drugs alcohol glass bottles umbrellas with pointed tips or any item that can be used as a weapon will be allowed on the ship"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 15:09:26 UTC 648.1K followers, 7276 engagements

"When I listen to the long list of personal qualities and many tasks which some Jamaicans insist that Members of Parliament (MP) need to possess and perform I am convinced that they want unicorns. The problem is unicorns do not exist"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 23:05:12 UTC 648.1K followers, 2277 engagements

"Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Leader Dr Andrew Holness said the results of a recent survey which show a historic record low unemployment rate of XXX per cent in Jamaica mean that people currently without a job will find it harder to gain employment without the requisite skills"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 13:34:07 UTC 648K followers, 1403 engagements

"Having faced numerous challenges throughout his career Olympic discus throw champion Roj Stona says switching allegiances to Turkey is the best thing for his profession"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 16:24:30 UTC 648K followers, 1935 engagements

"Two of three monkeys which were spotted in trees on a property in Stony Hill on Monday were caught according to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 19:59:30 UTC 648.1K followers, 10.5K engagements

"Spokesperson for the Jamaica Labour Party Venesha Phillips is condemning remarks made by Peoples National Party Councillor for the Bellefield Division in Manchester Central Mario Mitchell"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 03:46:26 UTC 648.1K followers, 8281 engagements

"Almost two years ago Ricardo Baylisss family members breathed a sigh of relief when he emerged with only a few injuries from a traffic mishap. On Tuesday afternoon he wasnt so lucky. He was one of three men killed in a crash on Norman Manley Boulevard in Hanover. Bayliss was a construction worker reportedly working on a section of a major hotel project. On his way home from work he was a passenger in car involved in a two-vehicle crash"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 14:43:33 UTC 648.1K followers, 1627 engagements

"International sports lawyer Dr Emir Crowne believes the four Jamaican athletes wanting to switch allegiance to Trkiye have a strong case as their reasons are not purely financial contrary to popular belief. Dr Crowne noted that athletes are dissatisfied with the ruling local body the Jamaica Athletics Administration Association (JAAA) and the Jamaican Government"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 23:03:54 UTC 648.1K followers, 1869 engagements

"A total of 2482 Jamaicans travelled to the United States (US) for employment between January and June 2025 under the H-2A (agricultural) and H-2B (non-agricultural) visa programmes. Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr made the disclosure during a Jamaica Central Labour Organisation (JACLO) webinar on Thursday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 16:30:51 UTC 648K followers, 2029 engagements

"A man identified as Steve Elliot otherwise called "Gully Bop" was fatally shot during a reported confrontation with law enforcement officers at XX Red Hills Road St Andrew on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 03:03:20 UTC 648.1K followers, 1780 engagements

"President of the Opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) Mark Golding says under a future PNP Government his administration would pay some private taxi drivers and bus operators in exchange for them transporting school children in rural Jamaica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-06 20:50:43 UTC 648.1K followers, 79.8K engagements

"Five men were shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with the police in Jacks Hill St Andrew on Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 20:56:03 UTC 648.1K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Guyana's government has welcomed legislation introduced in the United States (US) Senate to bolster Washingtons security cooperation with Georgetown and deter continued threats from Venezuela"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 16:03:22 UTC 648.1K followers, 1374 engagements

"The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Monday said that the name of the former prime minister Keith Rowley had not been placed on an International Police (Interpol) Watch List and that it "will continue to provide factual updates as the matter develops"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 20:33:24 UTC 648.1K followers, 1535 engagements

"Hotel rooms booked solid even at higher rates and many businesses in western parishes getting a share of money spent by patrons of what has been dubbed a record-breaking Reggae Sumfest have left the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) very pleased"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 15:57:22 UTC 648.1K followers, 8250 engagements

"The Cayman Islands Cabinet has approved the development of new legislation to prohibit non-Caymanians from harvesting any marine life from its territorialwaters with limited exceptions for regulated catch-and-release fishing"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 17:39:08 UTC 648K followers, 1348 engagements

"A 19-year-old British teenager who was sentenced to one years imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates for having sex with a 17-year-old girl has been released from prison after receiving a pardon from the countrys ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-08 00:54:05 UTC 648.1K followers, 12.6K engagements

"The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday July XX ended trading at $XXXXXX up by XX cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 21:15:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 1517 engagements

"In an unguarded lunch hour lyme with friends at a prominent Kingston high school 16-year-old David Roberts for the first time in his life laid eyes on naked women in the pages of a pornographic magazine. That single look awakened in the teen an insatiable appetite for more of the same leading him to tirelessly scout pharmacies and book stores during his free time effectively concealing his newfound pursuit and deeply secret quest from everyone around him"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 15:01:16 UTC 648.1K followers, 4098 engagements

"Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding customers that the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC) process takes effect on Monday July 21"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 02:22:22 UTC 648.1K followers, 2263 engagements

"Mayor of Lauderhill Denise Grant says the move to host the Jamaica 63rd independence celebrations next month is out of passion for the country of her origin"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:33:52 UTC 648.1K followers, 1118 engagements

"Former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Rowley Monday said he had been detained on a stopover in Antigua and Barbuda and that his name had been placed on a watch list of the Paris-based International Police (Interpol)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 17:47:30 UTC 648K followers, 2349 engagements

"The police have reported that a planned contract killing was thwarted on Monday following a blazing gun battle that left five men dead and the suspected gang leader on the run. When the Observer arrived at the scene police were tight-lipped about what exactly happened. In the meantime the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) which is probing the Monday afternoon fatal shootings by the police said the full picture around the incident is not yet clear"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 12:44:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 6592 engagements

"Odaine McPherson made it back-to-back wins when he took the mens 100m at the Folksam Grand Prix in Goteborg Sweden on Tuesday. He ran XXXXX seconds (-0.1m/s) in the final"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 21:16:19 UTC 648.1K followers, 2250 engagements

"A Mexican court on Tuesday sentenced XX cartel gunmen to XXX years each in prison for murder and kidnapping at a suspected training camp in a case that shocked the country. The men were arrested last September at a ranch authorities say was used as a forced recruitment center for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel one of the countrys most powerful criminal gangs"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-09 01:57:59 UTC 648K followers, 2331 engagements

"A man who accompanied his wife to a New York clinic for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of her knee died after he was pulled to the machine by a heavy weight-training chain he wore around his neck"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 15:52:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 13.1K engagements

"Usually what the public sees in do not travel advisories issued by the United States is a brief summary of the content which goes straight to the point. But a closer look at the latest advisory on Haiti reveals the dramatic details on which it is based. Last week the State Department reissued an earlier level four advisory in which it added a terrorism indicator saying: Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping crime terrorist activity civil unrest and limited health care"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 12:15:37 UTC 648.1K followers, 1876 engagements

"Twelve young leaders were officially pinned at the launch of the St Ann Chamber of Commerces Youth Ambassador and Youth President Programme held on July 8"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 21:59:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 1533 engagements

"Co-broker NCB Capital Markets Limited (NCBCM) withdrew its recommendation for the recent $1.79-billion (US$11.09-million) additional public offering (APO) by Tropical Battery Company Limited which closed on Friday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-11 00:45:26 UTC 648K followers, 2578 engagements

"The Trinidad-based Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has officially launched the Caribbean AI Task Force describing it as a bold initiative to coordinate the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the region"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 22:05:35 UTC 648K followers, 1467 engagements

"From a young age Patrick Peterkin appeared destined for a life in politics and there was no doubt that he would don the orange of the Peoples National Party (PNP) if he ever made that move. Now the 45-year-old has stepped up as the PNPs standard-bearer in St Andrew East Rural a constituency in which he is expected to face-off with two-term Member of Parliament the Jamaica Labour Partys Juliet Holness wife of Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and current Speaker of the House of Representatives"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 13:22:50 UTC 648.1K followers, 8008 engagements

"Jamaica's slow march into the lucrative field of medical tourism is likely to pick up pace as the administrators of Andrews Memorial Hospital expedite their push to build out the facility into a top-quality health-care provider"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 15:18:28 UTC 648.1K followers, 1618 engagements

"FLOW brought powerful connections to life at Reggae Sumfest 2025 engaging customers business partners government officials and industry leaders alike at Jamaicas largest and most prominent music festival"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 20:36:19 UTC 648.1K followers, 1325 engagements

"Jamaicas ReggaeBoyz will play away to Bermuda on September X as the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway it was announced by Concacaf on Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 23:10:27 UTC 648K followers, 1662 engagements

"Parking challenges have been cited as one of the main reasons behind the shuttering of the Birdshack Fried Chicken quick-service restaurant on Red Hills Road (RHR) in St Andrew last weekend. The locations closure which took effect on XX July 2025 was announced last week. The decision comes just days before the outlet would have celebrated its first anniversary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:26:34 UTC 648.1K followers, 13.4K engagements

"A 32-year-old woman broke down in court on Tuesday as she recounted the events that led to her allegedly assaulting a woman she said taunted her after discovering her live-in boyfriend had secretly married someone else. Charged with assault occasioning bodily harm Chevanna Manning broke into a fit of tears before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 23:42:28 UTC 648.1K followers, 2726 engagements

"Travel at one of Canadas busiest airports was briefly halted Tuesday after federal police received a report that a small plane had been hijacked officials said. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the western Canadian province of British Columbia said that at 1:10 pm (2010 GMT) they received a report that a Cessna XXX had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 02:43:15 UTC 648.1K followers, 2434 engagements

"A farm worker was in critical condition on Friday his family said after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California that resulted in the arrests of XXX undocumented migrants and clashes with protesters. President Donald Trump meanwhile called demonstrators involved in attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents slimeballs and said they should be arrested"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 13:41:18 UTC 648K followers, 3653 engagements

"Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has reported a strong start to the rollout of its new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC) system with more than 4000 certificates issued in just the first two days following its launch on Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 20:50:24 UTC 648.1K followers, 2032 engagements

"Jamaica Labour Partys Rhoda Crawford says while she is disappointed that over XX flags and posters bearing her image were torn down shortly after being erected on Bonitto Crescent in Mandeville she is urging her supporters not to retaliate"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 02:58:07 UTC 648K followers, 2812 engagements

"Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the need to build capacity in the local agricultural and manufacturing sectors to support the growing demands of the tourism industry"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 17:21:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 1736 engagements

"The police have recovered the Glock pistol taken from 47-year-old police Corporal Christopher Smith by gunmen who fatally shot him at a gas station on Beechwood Avenue in St Andrew on December X 2024. According to the constabulary about 2:00 pm on Monday the policewere conducting an operation along Asquith Street in Jones Town when three men who aroused their suspicion were seen walking across the open land"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 13:28:54 UTC 648.1K followers, 16.9K engagements

"Having delivered a personal best performance at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday national triple jump champion Jordan Scott says he is setting his sights on even greater distances this season. I definitely think there are bigger jumps to come said Scott in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. We have a meet in Europe before I go to the NACAC Championships and then I will have a month off after the meet on the 19th of this month"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 17:30:00 UTC 648K followers, 2467 engagements

"The Ministry of Education has approved leave for 2026 teachers for the 20252026 academic year at a total cost of $XXXX billion. The figure includes payments for temporary replacements and direct leave entitlements the ministry confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 14:57:35 UTC 648.1K followers, 2496 engagements

"While bikers may find it easier to manoeuvre through traffic without mirrors on their motorcycles or with them turned inward the practice has been deadly for many. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Forces Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr Gary McKenzie said when investigating the circumstances of fatal crashes and examining the motorcycles involved a substantial number of bikes especially the small ones were found to have the mirrors turned inward or in some instances had no mirrors at all"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 00:00:01 UTC 648.1K followers, 2029 engagements

"While visiting the United Kingdom last year singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins church in Derby central England"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 20:20:11 UTC 648.1K followers, 1428 engagements

"A farm worker has died after being injured during a raid by United States (US) immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California his family said on Saturday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 15:41:36 UTC 648K followers, 3334 engagements

"The Grenada government says it intends to table legislation aimed at reducing the age of civil responsibility from XX to XX years so that minors will not have to seek permission from parents when they require sexual and reproductive health treatment"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 22:01:12 UTC 648K followers, 1416 engagements

"Health officials in Portland have ordered a school closed and are now working with the councillor for the related division to get the institution that educates young children ready for the next school term. Unfortunately we had to close one basic school in June for gross insanitary conditions rodent and roach infestation lack of potable water and electricity said chief public health officer for Portland Lorenzo Hume who did not identify the school by name"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 16:44:47 UTC 648K followers, 4732 engagements

"A three-year-old girl and a 29-year-old are feared dead after the BMW motorcar they were traveling in crashed in a cow pasture on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 in Clarendon on Monday afternoon"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 23:26:49 UTC 648.1K followers, 6583 engagements

"Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday July XX according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 21:28:51 UTC 648.1K followers, 1386 engagements

"Arsenal signed Canada forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool in a deal worth a reported womens world record fee of X million ($1.3 million) on Thursday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 13:08:55 UTC 648.1K followers, 1133 engagements

"Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba could face a suspension after withdrawing from Major League Soccer's All-Star game"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 21:36:18 UTC 648.1K followers, 1715 engagements

"Guyana's rapidly expanding oil and gas sector is set to benefit from over XXX sustained local jobs with the official opening of a Georgetown office of Japanese offshore engineering giant Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Company Incorporation"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 16:37:06 UTC 648.1K followers, 1608 engagements

"The Director of the Pan American Health Organisation Dr Jarbas Barbosa is ending a three-day visit to Guyana on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 13:09:29 UTC 648.1K followers, 1281 engagements

"A United Nations (UN) official has urged the Jamaican Government to carefully consider the key policy actions recommended in a just-released study showing that the island could generate up to 8000 new jobs and nearly one per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth by transitioning to a green economic model"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 13:43:27 UTC 648.1K followers, 3711 engagements

"Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chair Dr Adrian Stokes says in the major effort now underway to reform the operations of public school boards the application process will be revamped to lift the profile of individuals wishing to serve in this capacity. The ETOC chair said to improve the cadre of individuals seeking to serve on school boards the application process will be made very transparent similar to what obtains in the wider public sector"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 12:58:19 UTC 648.1K followers, 1166 engagements

"Children's advocate and national rapporteur on trafficking in persons Diahann Gordon-Harrison has bemoaned the level of misconceptions among Jamaicans about what constitutes child trafficking and pointed out that minors can be trafficked inside their homes without being moved anywhere"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 12:43:00 UTC 648K followers, 2017 engagements

"Gang violence in Haiti has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and many are finding shelter in former schools where belief in the power of education remains strong"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 15:10:39 UTC 648K followers, 1225 engagements

"Meet the 20-year-old owners of the new hot spot in Kingston 🌶 Tobias Levy Xander Bignal and Khrish Chatan are the young proud owners of Peri Peri Grilli located on Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston. The trio opened to the public on June XX a little over a month ago and say they have been enjoying being new business owners"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 02:13:44 UTC 648.1K followers, 147K engagements

"The United Kingdom (UK) imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen people groups and suppliers from the Balkans the Middle East and China accused of helping migrants cross the Channel"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 13:02:12 UTC 648.1K followers, 1213 engagements

"The number of mpox cases in Guinea since an outbreak was first detected has passed XXX health officials told AFP Friday with several nearby countries witnessing recent increases in infections"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 13:56:02 UTC 648K followers, 1229 engagements

"A Jamaican man is among five migrants expelled from the United States (US) to Eswatini all described as barbaric by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 13:57:41 UTC 648.1K followers, 5054 engagements

"Less than a year after opening a Birdshack restaurant on Red Hills Road in St Andrew operators Arya Resort Management Group will close the outlet on Saturday July XX 2025"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 00:28:46 UTC 648K followers, 13.3K engagements

"Shabba Madda Pot a top XX hit by Dexta Daps was certified silver in the United Kingdom on Friday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:42:13 UTC 648K followers, 1480 engagements

"The Supreme Court of Jamaica has ordered that the state pay $XXX million to George Williams the man who spent XX years in prison and XX years without a review. The judgment was handed down by Judge Sonya Wint-Blair a few moments ago. Williams is to receive $XX XXX XXX for vindicatory damages and close to $XX million for compensatory damages"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-06-26 17:37:14 UTC 648.1K followers, 114.4K engagements

"The Man of Steel has staying power: Superman topped the North American box office for a second week running and surpassed the $XXX million mark worldwide industry estimates showed Sunday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:33:00 UTC 648K followers, 1598 engagements

"Craig Butler agent of Jamaica international and Chelsea forward Dujuan Whisper Richards has confirmed the teens return to training following a lengthy injury setback"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-10 00:04:32 UTC 648.1K followers, 2361 engagements

"Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) General Secretary Dr Horace Chang says any politician who suggests a trivialisation of violence is unfit to hold office"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 23:43:15 UTC 648.1K followers, 1767 engagements

"Jamaicans and the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) received enthusiastic commendation for their treatment of the bright yellow JUTC buses from the manufacturer of the vehicles on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 20:05:43 UTC 648K followers, 1894 engagements

"Four Caribbean countries have signalled their intention to allow freedom of movement as of October X and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has indicated that Jamaica is working towards joining them soon. Im pleased to share that we are now moving from applying administratively the Protocol on Enhanced Cooperation which all member states have signed with now four countries Barbados Belize Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-09 14:38:52 UTC 648K followers, 2106 engagements

"Senator Delano Seiveright says seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to the same period last year reflecting the success of the Governments airlift growth strategy"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-06 15:06:25 UTC 648.1K followers, 1584 engagements

"Hydels 400m athlete Abigail Campbell has joined the Arkansas Razorbacks and will head to the University of Arkansas for college"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-06-20 22:02:43 UTC 648K followers, 1847 engagements

"JN Bank has launched its JN Pay Wallet which allows users whether they have a bank account or not to access the Central Bank Digital Currency JAM-DEX to transfer funds pay bills buy mobile credit and make deposits and withdrawals from a JN Bank account and JN Bank Smart ATM. This forms part of JNs effort to eliminate barriers to financial inclusion islandwide"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 20:37:21 UTC 648.1K followers, 5745 engagements

"MSN Laboratories a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in India has officially launched a subsidiary in Jamaica marking a major step forward in its mission to enhance healthcare access across the Caribbean"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-10 19:32:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 1861 engagements

"American couple Jareem and Jonesti who both lost their sight due to separate violent attacks have defied the odds to raise their four-month-old baby boy Anthony. In an interview with Truly which is known for sharing incredible life stories on YouTube Jareem said he lost his sight two days before his 19th birthday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 16:27:27 UTC 648.1K followers, 7251 engagements

"National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) officers are now in Stony Hill St Andrew trying to capture a monkey which was spotted in trees on a property in the community on Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 19:26:17 UTC 648.1K followers, 153.7K engagements

"More than 4800 people were killed across Haiti in the nine-month period between October 2024 and June 2025 sparking fresh calls for the international community to do more to stop the blood-letting in the country"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-12 12:11:54 UTC 648K followers, 2405 engagements

"The Grenada Government has restricted public access to the male surgical ward of the General Hospital in response to recent safety concerns involving suspected gang-related activity"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:38:32 UTC 648.1K followers, XXX engagements

"Alana Reid and Odaine McPherson will be seeking back-to-back wins when they contest the womens and mens 100m respectively at Tuesdays Folksam Grand Prix Goteborg Sweden a World Athletics Continental Tour-Bronze event"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 16:13:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 1334 engagements

"🎤 Live at Reggae Sumfest Night X Before the show even started we caught up with four excited guests two from Czech Republic and two from Ukraine who told us they came all this way just to witness Vybz Kartel crowned King of Dancehall. 🔥 The energy is already high and the night hasnt even begun #ReggaeSumfest2025 #DancehallNight #VybzKartel #KingOfDancehall #JamaicaVibes #GlobalFans #SumfestLive"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 01:48:12 UTC 648K followers, 12.9K engagements

"Five men were shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with the police in Jacks Hill St Andrew on Monday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 20:42:37 UTC 648K followers, 3644 engagements

"After spending five years in Jamaica on the Cuban medical cooperation programme one nurse has given high praises to Jamaicans for ensuring she had a pleasurable experience. Her testimony corroborated claims by Dr Osvaldo Hector Ardisana a commercial specialist at the Cuban Medical Services Unit in Havana who told the Jamaica Observer that Cuban medical practitioners who come to Jamaica are not forced or trafficked"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 17:18:52 UTC 648.1K followers, 1798 engagements

"The granddaughter of the surgeon who performed Jamaicas first kidney transplant 25-year-old Taylor Douglas says her family never imagined that decades later she her father and her uncle would all need the very surgery her grandfather Professor Lawson Douglas pioneered locally. Taylor revealed that both she and her uncle were diagnosed with end-stage renal failure in 2022 while her father had been living with the condition since she was about three years old. Her uncle received a kidney transplant earlier this year and her father has already undergone two transplants"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 12:35:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 17.4K engagements

"Noah Lyles makes his much-anticipated return to elite competition when he competes in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday. As athletes continue to fine-tune their form ahead of Septembers world championships in Tokyo Lyles will line up against Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-10 02:21:33 UTC 648K followers, 2731 engagements

"Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat died Sunday at the age of XX the presidency announced"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 20:05:44 UTC 648K followers, 1618 engagements

"Belizean authorities are monitoring the presence of non-traditional chronic kidney disease (CKD) that is due to long hours in the sun dehydration and exposure to agrochemicals"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 13:07:45 UTC 648K followers, 1261 engagements

"The new United States (US) Ambassador to Haiti Henry Wooster says his priority is to address the security situation in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country where criminal gangs have been seeking to overthrow the government"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 14:45:54 UTC 648K followers, 1174 engagements

"📢 Were Hiring The Jamaica Observer Media Group home to The Jamaica Observer FYAH XXX and EDGE FM is on the lookout for passionate driven professionals to join our team 🎯 Now Hiring: Brand Manager Print & Digital Brand Manager Radio Station Supplements Officer Ready to take the next step in your media career Apply now 👉 📅 Deadline: Wednesday July XX 2025 #WeAreHiring #JamaicaObserver #CareerOpportunity #MediaJobs #Fyah105 #EdgeFM #JoinOurTeam #ApplyNow"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 16:09:14 UTC 648.1K followers, 2424 engagements

"North South highway users will be able to top up online following the launch of a new Online Epass platform by the highways operators Jamaica North-South Highway Company Limited (JNSHC). The move follows engagement between the JNSHC and the Government of Jamaica through the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC)"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 17:52:48 UTC 648K followers, 9356 engagements

"At a time when citizens yearn for authentic leadership amid persistent poverty violence and inequality Zukie Jarrett is standing in the breachquietly consistently and with unwavering conviction"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-12 18:32:17 UTC 648K followers, 1594 engagements

"The Antigua and Barbuda Government says that an eight-hour curfew specifically geared towards youngsters 18-years and under will remain in force even as the country gears to host its annual carnival celebrations"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 14:55:03 UTC 648K followers, 1052 engagements

"Opposition spokesman on health Dr Alfred Dawes has charged that the Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government has the worst record on health care when compared to any other Administration in the countrys history. Accusing Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton of public relations gimmicks while the health sector was reeling Dawes said Im going to state here tonight (Sunday) for the record"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 12:44:38 UTC 648.1K followers, 5541 engagements

"Kimberly Bailey-Allen a 32-year-old teacher from St James has been charged with obtaining money by false pretence in connection with a scheme that allegedly involved a teenage student and millions of dollars stolen from a family business"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-11 22:20:00 UTC 648K followers, 6939 engagements

"Jamaica is currently facing a rapidly changing dry season prompting the Government to announce a $XXX million drought mitigation plan aimed at alleviating the growing water crisis across the island. Eastern parishes have about XX systems which are affected by the dry season whereas the western parishes have about three which are affected. he explained"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 00:25:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 1806 engagements

"Jamaicas Ashanti Moore is heading to the Tokyo World Championships this September after a blistering personal best of XXXXX seconds during her 200m race at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 19:15:47 UTC 648.1K followers, 3601 engagements

"The reviews are in Reggae Sumfest 2025 will definitely go down as one of the most memorable staging in the event's history. These patrons share their thoughts on the 32nd edition of the greatest Reggae show on earth. #Sumfest2025 #ReggaeSumfest #JamaicaObserver #OTeam #AlwaysAhead #Reggae #Dancehall #Clash #Music #Jamaica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:49:38 UTC 648.1K followers, 4094 engagements

"The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Global Hands Foundation will be hosting its seventh annual mental health expo aimed at providing beneficiaries with empowerment sessions and giveaways"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 20:55:46 UTC 648.1K followers, 1261 engagements

"Still living in a badly damaged home a year after it was gutted by Hurricane Beryl a 77-year-old woman in Portland Cottage Clarendon is receiving help from neighbours to carry out much-needed repairs on the one-bedroom dwelling. During a visit to the community the Jamaica Observer met Derrick Anderson a returning resident who said he was focused on assisting Hazel McLean whose house lost its roof during the hurricane on July X 2024"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-13 19:41:22 UTC 648K followers, 2716 engagements

"Prestige Restaurants Jamaica Limited (PRJL) is set to open its second TGI Fridays store on the island in Portmore St Catherine in the next four months as the municipality continues to gain international interest. In Jamaica where we have one TGI Fridays restaurant plans are in place to open a second restaurant in this financial year at Portmore reflecting our confidence in the TGI Fridays brand and in the Jamaican economy stated PHLs 2024 annual report"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-02 18:53:41 UTC 648.1K followers, 70.9K engagements

"It began as a secret crush a quiet hope held in Kean Denniss heart. On April XX 2025 that hope reached maturity into forever when he married Stacy Malcolm the woman who had unknowingly captured his affection at the Registrar Generals Office in Spanish Town. The seeds of their love story were planted in December 2007 when a mutual friend Simone Thomas revealed Keans secret admiration for Stacy"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 16:55:00 UTC 648.1K followers, 3102 engagements

"British dancehall artiste Tuggawar and Canadian singer actress and model Aneesa Badshaw have collaborated to release a cover of the reggae/dancehall classicMurder She Wrote"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 15:37:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 1213 engagements

"St James police seized a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol along with an empty magazine during a search for a wanted man in Birch Hill Greenpond on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 17:54:16 UTC 648.1K followers, 1736 engagements

"Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday in relation to a non-fatal shooting incident of a man which took place on January X 2024 at Seaview Gardens Kingston. Charged are Corporal Lavon Francis and Corporal Kawain Johnson"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 00:09:42 UTC 648K followers, 1572 engagements

"We point to the latest report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) with its stunning revelation that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions will cost South America more than US$7.3 trillion in lost productivity and health-care spending between 2020 and 2050. While NCDs are not contagious we in Jamaica can and better Tek sleep mark death"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 12:04:51 UTC 648.1K followers, 1313 engagements

"The Savanna-la-Mar police are probing the circumstances that led to the death of an elderly woman who was found in a mummified state at her house in Old Hope district Little London Westmoreland on Sunday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-09 00:12:29 UTC 648.1K followers, 2693 engagements

"Five Canadian professional hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 were found not guilty on Thursday with the judge ruling the complainant's account of the alleged offenses was not credible"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 22:55:22 UTC 648.1K followers, 1434 engagements

"Local Government Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Deputy Leader Desmond McKenzie says so far $XX million has been allocated to municipal corporations for drought relief"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 23:36:52 UTC 648K followers, 2092 engagements

"Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith says her ministry has initiated enquiries with United States authorities to probe reports that a national of the island is among five migrants expelled from the US to an African country"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 13:50:29 UTC 648K followers, 2581 engagements

"As the local demand for fried chicken continues to sizzle quick-service restaurant operator Chesters Fried Chicken is ramping up its islandwide presence with a fresh wave of expansion that is expected to add multiple outlets by year end. The push is being led by Cooksmart Equipment and Supplies Limited the area developer for the fast food brand in Jamaica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 20:31:29 UTC 648K followers, 28.9K engagements

"Owen Gray the Ska singer who helped introduce Jamaican music to the United Kingdom died here on Sunday at age XX. His daughter Antonitte Gray confirmed his passing. She did not disclose a cause of death but told Observer Online her father suffered a stroke four years ago and was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 16:22:12 UTC 648.1K followers, 1487 engagements

"The United Nations has reiterated its call for an improvement of the situation in Haiti saying hunger continues to deepen across the country"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 15:28:27 UTC 648.1K followers, 1092 engagements

"When the 13th film in the Madea franchise aired on Netflix on Friday July XX singer Gramps Morgans song If Youre Looking for Me was among those featured in the production"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 21:45:33 UTC 648.1K followers, 3341 engagements

"A 15-month-old baby has died in Belgium after being left inside a car on a warm summer day authorities said on Friday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 13:29:41 UTC 648K followers, 1521 engagements

"American retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has died according to international media reports. The wrestling legend died at his Clearwater Florida home surrounded by his family according to a report by NBC Los Angeles. Hogans manager Chris Volo has reportedly confirmed the sad news"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 16:32:26 UTC 648.1K followers, 5944 engagements

"Good music and high energy reigned supreme at Reggae Sumfests annual Street Dance on Monday night as seasoned selectors delivered a masterclass in live entertainment. Hundreds of dancehall lovers flocked to the Catherine Hall Stadium eager for an authentic cultural showcase and they were not disappointed"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 22:58:21 UTC 648.1K followers, 2372 engagements

"Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro has formally recommended to the Trinidad and Tobago government the need to declare a state of emergency"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 15:02:40 UTC 648.1K followers, 2665 engagements

"Read these and other stories in todays #DailyObserver or subscribe to our e-paper at #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 11:49:21 UTC 648.1K followers, 1371 engagements

"The polices plan to crack down on problematic windscreen wipers in Montego Bay has been enthusiastically received by those among the group who blame out-of-towners for sullying their hustle. Them dont come from here and them come a mash up the place.They should go back a town or the police take them and send them back to Kingston where them come from and see if the place dont run better one man who plies his trade on Howard Cooke Boulevard told the Jamaica Observer"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 16:29:19 UTC 648.1K followers, 1352 engagements

"English schools will teach children how to combat misogyny the United Kingdom (UK) government announced Tuesday as sexist content promoted by so-called manosphere influencers such as Andrew Tate spreads online"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 21:54:46 UTC 648.1K followers, 1281 engagements

"Masicka addresses rumored beef between himself and Vybz Kartel. After both Masicka and Vybz Kartel put in memorable performances on night one of Reggae Sumfest 2025 MC Nuffy alluded to tension between the two artistes. The genasyde boss addressed the rumours in a recent live to make his stance clear. #Masicka #VybzKartel #ReggaeSumfest2025 #DancehallNews"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 21:42:33 UTC 648.1K followers, 5079 engagements

"Up to yesterday the public transportation sector was still mourning the loss of four members among five people killed in last weeks tragic Trelawny crash including Simone Sim Sim Minott who ironically chaired an outreach committee for deceased operators before her own demise"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 13:21:29 UTC 648.1K followers, 1879 engagements

"Police in Manchester are seeking to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a schoolboy after he reportedly ingested several pills on Monday. His death has so far been classified as a suspected case of suicide"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 16:33:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 13.6K engagements

"The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) on Thursday advising the public that all XX service hubs across the island will close at 2:00 pm on Friday July XX 2025 to facilitate critical data migration efforts ahead of the launch of the new Digital Certificate of Fitness regime. The transition takes effect on Monday July XX 2025 the authority said in a news release"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 13:39:44 UTC 648K followers, 1916 engagements

"The United States (US) dollar on Thursday July XX remained at $XXXXXX according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-17 21:26:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 2492 engagements

"The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) have held an attorney and the main suspect in the death of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found in a black suitcase and dumped in a pond in Trinidad last week"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 15:09:54 UTC 648.1K followers, 1229 engagements

"Ukraine on Wednesday proposed direct talks within weeks between its President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin but Moscow tempered prospects for progress at a fresh round of talks in Istanbul on Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 21:39:49 UTC 648.1K followers, 1410 engagements

"International sports lawyer Dr Emir Crowne believes the four Jamaican athletes wanting to switch allegiance to Trkiye have a strong case as their reasons are not "purely" financial contrary to popular belief"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-22 20:12:59 UTC 648K followers, 1440 engagements

"More than XX years ago a brothel flourished at the property that is now the home of Mountain View New Testament Church of God. Now the area has been transformed into a beacon of light and hope"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-15 17:48:54 UTC 648.1K followers, 2048 engagements

"Renowned for her soulful conscious and uplifting lyrics roots rock reggae crooner Lila Ik is advising female creatives that they can embrace militancy while still maintaining their femininity"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 19:10:41 UTC 648K followers, 2109 engagements

"History made on the waters of Monaco 🌊🏁 Flying the black green and gold with pride Sara Misir and John Peeters delivered a flawless performance to secure Team Blue Risings first-ever E1 Series Grand Prix win Led by Virat Kohli the team turned precision power and passion into a P1 finish. From Jeddah to Lake Maggiore to victory in Monaco this is just the beginning. We rise. 🏆 #TeamBlueRising #E1Series #MonacoGP #SaraMisir #ViratKohli #JohnPeeters #P1Finish"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 22:00:46 UTC 648K followers, 2667 engagements

"On Sunday the hills were alive with flavour and rhythm as EITS Caf hosted a special Brunch N Beats: Pizza & Prosecco edition. Guests were treated to a vibrant culinary journey curated by Robyn Fox and Guest Chef Dominic Pearson blending Italian classics with local flair in a relaxed mountain setting"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 03:05:39 UTC 648.1K followers, 1527 engagements

"A man was killed in a drive-by shooting by gunmen in New Market north St Elizabeth on Friday. Police named the victim as Lorenzo Wright otherwise called Coolie a resident of Gate district in New Market"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 18:20:00 UTC 648K followers, 1644 engagements

"In the heart of Olympic Gardens St Andrew where the rhythm of blaring music collides with occasional bursts of violence one young man is steadily writing a different story. Delmar Squire a final-year medical student at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the resident doctor in his neighbourhood"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-21 15:19:11 UTC 648K followers, 10.6K engagements

"Relatives of a British victim killed in last month's Air India crash received a casket that contained mixed remains a lawyer representing several families and UK media said Wednesday"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 17:47:13 UTC 648.1K followers, 1087 engagements

"Alana Reid and Odaine McPherson were winners of the womens and mens 100m finals respectively at Saturdays staging of the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto at Estadio Jose Vieira de Carvalho in Portugal. Reid ran XXXXX seconds (-1.1m/s) in the womens 100m final while compatriot Krystal Sloley was third in XXXXX seconds the same time she ran in the qualifying heats"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 17:06:14 UTC 648K followers, 2097 engagements

"Technology firm Astronomer says its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andy Byron has tendered his resignation after he and the companys head of human resources (HR) were seemingly caught having an affair at a recent Coldplay concert at Bostons Gillette Stadium"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 23:06:20 UTC 648.1K followers, 3102 engagements

"Jamaica's International Grandmaster Wayne Shines Reid has made the nation proud once again winning the Top Masters Division of the 2025 American Pool Checkers Association Championships for the second time"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-14 18:04:18 UTC 648K followers, 1545 engagements

"The Appeals Court last Friday refused to quash the conviction of a former nightclub bouncer who was sentenced to XX years behind bars for the rape of a 13-year-old student in 2012. However the court reduced his sentence by three years and three months after it found that his constitutional rights were breached by the XX years it took to hear and settle the case"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-23 12:56:28 UTC 648.1K followers, 3515 engagements

"Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must now have a valid Canadian United Kingdom or United States visa to enter Bermuda"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-19 18:31:11 UTC 648K followers, 1690 engagements

"Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pushed back against calls for the importation of labour to address the current shortage in the labour market"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 16:32:02 UTC 648.1K followers, 3189 engagements

"Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness stressed that the J Wray and Nephew Limited 200th anniversary celebrations were about paying tribute to a true Jamaican institution"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-24 19:24:06 UTC 648.1K followers, 1753 engagements

"A taxi driver was caught on camera on Tuesday afternoon vandalising a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus in an apparent act of road rage on a section of the Half-Way Tree Road"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-16 00:26:47 UTC 648.1K followers, 72.6K engagements

"The stench is unbearable said Namdi Thompson a resident of Rae Town in Kingston as sewage once again overflowed along Fishers Row threatening the health of children and disrupting daily life"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 01:35:13 UTC 648K followers, 2382 engagements

"Today's Clovis Toon Friday July XX 2025. See more cartoons: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-18 11:56:23 UTC 648.1K followers, 2507 engagements

"One of the best selling female artistes in music history Toni Braxton performed in Jamaica for Reggae Sumfest 2025. The 7-time Grammy winner performed a selection of her extensive catalog to the delight of the thousands who were in attendance at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Monetgo Bay. #Sumfest2025 #ReggaeSumfest #JamaicaObserver #OTeam #AlwaysAhead #Reggae #Dancehall #tonibraxton #Music #Jamaica"
@JamaicaObserver on X 2025-07-20 12:05:38 UTC 648.1K followers, 17.4K engagements