#  @JamaicaObserver Jamaica Observer Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category [--] storm, is approaching Jamaica, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges. The island is under a hurricane warning, and residents are being urged to stay indoors and take precautions. Evacuations are underway, with some residents seeking shelter and others preparing to ride out the storm. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::14470793/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +19% - [--] Month [---------] +28% - [--] Months [----------] +34% - [--] Year [----------] -10% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::14470793/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +6% - [--] Month [-----] +25% - [--] Months [-----] +55% - [--] Year [-----] +7.20% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::14470793/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.01% - [--] Month [-------] +0.04% - [--] Months [-------] -2.20% - [--] Year [-------] +0.74% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::14470793/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 98.69% [finance](/list/finance) #6077 [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 3.06% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 2.62% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.75% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.31% [stocks](/list/stocks) 1.09% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 0.87% [premier league](/list/premier-league) 0.87% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.87% **Social topic influence** [jamaica](/topic/jamaica) #27, [observer](/topic/observer) #8, [in the](/topic/in-the) 8.95%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 8.3%, [health](/topic/health) #985, [sunday](/topic/sunday) #1381, [murder](/topic/murder) #1554, [more than](/topic/more-than) 3.06%, [premier league](/topic/premier-league) #1086, [to the](/topic/to-the) #4590 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@phc_jamaica](/creator/undefined) [@truth_rights39](/creator/undefined) [@grumetowen28224](/creator/undefined) [@mrx1hn8](/creator/undefined) [@zemi66](/creator/undefined) [@jamaicaobservercom](/creator/undefined) [@jcdcjamaica](/creator/undefined) [@rebel1234xy](/creator/undefined) [@lodricatkinson](/creator/undefined) [@marie24dee](/creator/undefined) [@jonesjones582](/creator/undefined) [@maxtop123](/creator/undefined) [@rodrickspe48496](/creator/undefined) [@swizzzleaka](/creator/undefined) [@kingbeenieman](/creator/undefined) [@thegiftedk](/creator/undefined) [@thechanelcartel](/creator/undefined) [@kemarmcgregor](/creator/undefined) [@realdennishalawrence](/creator/undefined) [@nodoprodmusicdistro](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Pizza Hut Jamaica will open a new restaurant in Cumberland Portmore as part of a $180 million investment by operator Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) the company said. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/pizza-hut-jamaica-open-180-million-restaurant-portmore/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/pizza-hut-jamaica-open-180-million-restaurant-portmore/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2021974161363808700) 2026-02-12T15:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Damion Crawford says he was not pressured into leaving the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee (PAAC). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/crawford-says-disagreement-led-paac-exit-eyes-pnp-leadership-spot/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/crawford-says-disagreement-led-paac-exit-eyes-pnp-leadership-spot/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022120876175692000) 2026-02-13T01:29Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Global sportswear brand adidas has launched its Bob Marley Collection featuring the [----] Jamaica home and away kits that blend football heritage with the legendary musicians cultural influence. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/adidas-unveils-marley-inspired-jamaica-home-away-kits/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/adidas-unveils-marley-inspired-jamaica-home-away-kits/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022303871968608332) 2026-02-13T13:36Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Former Liverpool and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord until the end of the season the Dutch top-flight side said on Thursday. The 31-year-old with [--] England caps was released by Chelsea in January and was a free agent. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/free-agent-raheem-sterling-joins-feyenoord/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/free-agent-raheem-sterling-joins-feyenoord/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022419324678672860) 2026-02-13T21:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Chris Paul a 12-time NBA All-Star point guard announced his retirement on Friday in a social media post after the 40-year-old American was released by the Toronto Raptors. This is it After [--] years Im stepping away from basketball Paul posted on Instagram after being dropped following his trade to Toronto by the Los Angeles Clippers last week. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/nba-star-chris-paul-retires-age-40-21-seasons/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/nba-star-chris-paul-retires-age-40-21-seasons/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022436769296502830) 2026-02-13T22:24Z 635.1K followers, [----] 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 [--] to May [--]. #ReggaeBoyz #UnityCup2025 #Masicka #JamaicaToDiWorld 📷⚽🔥" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1927468370326155511) 2025-05-27T20:54Z 635.1K followers, 105.4K engagements "Reggae superstar Buju Banton is among several people complaining that containers filled with relief items for those affected by Hurricane Melissa are being stolen at the port. In a post on Instagram Buju said he could no longer stay quiet about what was happening. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/12/buju-banton-alleges-relief-items-stolen-port/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/12/buju-banton-alleges-relief-items-stolen-port/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1988731510913179704) 2025-11-12T22:11Z 635.1K followers, 337.7K engagements "The United States on Friday told Caribbean countries that there are alternative methods available to recruit healthcare workers as it continued its criticism of the Cuban health brigade programme to the region. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019873450219958666) 2026-02-06T20:38Z 635.1K followers, 130K engagements "A businessman has been charged with fraudulent conversion following an investigation into payments made for the importation of a motor vehicle between Thursday July [--] [----] and Wednesday January [--] [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/kingston-businessman-charged-fraudulent-conversion https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/kingston-businessman-charged-fraudulent-conversion" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022487542394913046) 2026-02-14T01:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Trinidad and Tobago government said it has been issued with two United States general licences which provides a clear and structured legal framework under US law for certain oil and gas activities in Venezuela. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/trinidad-gets-licences-united-states-oil-gas-activities-venezuela https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/trinidad-gets-licences-united-states-oil-gas-activities-venezuela" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022490416680157687) 2026-02-14T01:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Many Jamaican cricket followers more especially those with only limited digital connectivity in Hurricane Melissa-ravaged western Jamaica may well have missed it. But Mr Vitel Lawes the only Jamaican in the West Indies 15-man squad at the recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe was among the top players of the tournament. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/challenge-save-west-indies-cricket/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/challenge-save-west-indies-cricket/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022642785434718408) 2026-02-14T12:03Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Respected British-Jamaican writer Dr Velma McClymont is calling on members of the Commonwealth Caribbean to defend the biracial Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle against outright racist attacks being meted out to her in some sections of the British media. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/defend-meghan-markle/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/defend-meghan-markle/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1609882015347744768) 2023-01-02T11:59Z 635.1K followers, 217.8K engagements "Authentic reggae dancehall is BACK🔥 Think your dance can win $10000USD💵🔥💥 BEEENIE MAN KING OF THE DANCEHALL 👑 @kingbeenieman DANCE COMPETITION Legends dont fade 👉🏾 they go IMMORTAL🔥🌟✨ Now its your time to represent yaad & abroad 🕺🏽💃🏽 Show us your best moves to *IMMORTAL @thegiftedk @thechanelcartel @kemarmcgregor #1BillboardKing @realdennishalawrence @nodoprod_musicdistro #ImmortalDanceChallenge #BeenieMan #KingOfTheDancehall #DancehallLegend #ReggaeDancehall #USD10000 #ImmortalMoves #PaidPartnership https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703802814971951" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2021703802814971951) 2026-02-11T21:52Z 635.1K followers, 69.6K engagements "Jamaica are through to the Fifa Boys Under-17 World Cup in Qatar after beating 10-man Canada 3-1 in their top-of-the-table Concacaf Group G qualifier game in Alajuela Costa Rica on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/11/jamaica-3-1-canada-young-reggae-boyz-book-ticket-u17-world-cup/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/11/jamaica-3-1-canada-young-reggae-boyz-book-ticket-u17-world-cup/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2021710343697830163) 2026-02-11T22:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "CIBC Caribbean has introduced a digital platform that allows small businesses in Jamaica to open bank accounts entirely online as lenders expand remote services for entrepreneurs. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/cibc-caribbean-launches-online-business-account-opening-jamaica/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/cibc-caribbean-launches-online-business-account-opening-jamaica/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2021973330543390906) 2026-02-12T15:43Z 635.1K followers, 10.2K engagements "Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour prevention at the ongoing 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/path-recognised-among-regional-best-practices-fight-eliminate-child-labour/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/path-recognised-among-regional-best-practices-fight-eliminate-child-labour/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022081946172662195) 2026-02-12T22:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Government is tapping into the motor vehicle concession regime for public sector employees in a bid to raise revenues following the fallout caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-apply-vehicles-imported-public-sector-workers/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-apply-vehicles-imported-public-sector-workers/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022113935617667147) 2026-02-13T01:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A suspect in the Bayshore Park double murder was shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Harbour View Kingston on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/suspect-in-harbour-view-double-murder-killed-in-police-confrontation/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/suspect-in-harbour-view-double-murder-killed-in-police-confrontation/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022288571625877733) 2026-02-13T12:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Wisynco Group Chairman William Mahfood has mounted a strong challenge to the Governments newly announced Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on sweetened beverages warning that the levy could fall hardest on Jamaicas poorest households while doing little to meaningfully reduce consumption or improve public health. The tax tabled on Thursday in the first sitting of the House of Representatives for the new parliamentary year as part of the Ministry Paper on Revenue Measures for 2026/2027 proposes SCT of $0.02 per millilitre on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022299646299680853) 2026-02-13T13:19Z 635.1K followers, 55.1K engagements "Sports Minister Olivia Babsy Grange says she remains optimistic about the future of sports in Jamaicaparticularly footballfollowing the Reggae Boyz U17 teams qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Positioning herself as both a proud Jamaican and a proud minister Grange underscored the value of continued investment in youth development. When the athletes or the footballers excel we feel that it is worth the investment she stated noting that she views sport as a powerful social intervention tool. The minister added that the young Reggae Boyz achievement is significant not only for the" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022337960574583141) 2026-02-13T15:51Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Member of Parliament for St Thomas Eastern Yvonne Rose-Marie Shaw has voiced disappointment with the [----] Throne Speech arguing that it failed to reflect the ongoing challenges facing the forgotten parish of St Thomas. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/watch-throne-speech-not-capture-realities-st-thomas-says-mp-shaw/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/watch-throne-speech-not-capture-realities-st-thomas-says-mp-shaw/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022361190400422213) 2026-02-13T17:24Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaica Observer is alerting the public to the existence of unauthorised websites and social media accounts that are falsely using our name logo and other brand elements to mislead individuals. These fraudulent platforms are not affiliated with Jamaica Observer Limited in any way. They may attempt to collect personal information solicit payments or otherwise misrepresent our services. We strongly advise the public to exercise caution and to verify that they are interacting with our official channels only." [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022362375496573168) 2026-02-13T17:28Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Multi-Grammy winning artiste Gramps Morgan has teamed up with Gassy Dread the musical persona of Antigua and Barbudas Prime Minister Gaston Browne to produce the single Reparations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022405288847200268) 2026-02-13T20:19Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has donated a generator to Roger Clarke High School in Balaclava St Elizabeth enabling approximately [--] per cent of the student population to return to classes following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on October [--] [----] as a category five storm causing widespread destruction to mostly the western region of the island. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/bglc-donates-generator-roger-clarke-high-help-restore-normalcy/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022408670987063735) 2026-02-13T20:32Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Planning Institute of Jamaica launched Jamaicas Multidimensional Poverty Index which is intended to provide a complementary measure to traditional poverty assessments that focus entirely on income metrics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/jamaicas-multidimensional-poverty-index-escaping-economic-kpi-trap-keenan-falconer https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/jamaicas-multidimensional-poverty-index-escaping-economic-kpi-trap-keenan-falconer" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022412372607144322) 2026-02-13T20:47Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Do you have a business in the construction industry Put your business in front of customers who are ready to build renovate and invest. Advertise with the Jamaica Observer and connect directly with the audiences that matter most. Maximize your reach through newspaper and high-impact social media advertising. Book your Ads today Contact your sales representative or Eileen Chambers at (876) 473-8633 orchamberse@jamaicaobserver.com. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022444129750270079 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022444129750270079" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022444129750270079) 2026-02-13T22:53Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "A 75-year-old man has become the 33rd road fatality since the start of the year after he succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in the parish capital on Thursday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/75-y-o-pedal-cyclist-killed-hanover-crash https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/75-y-o-pedal-cyclist-killed-hanover-crash" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022496448726569040) 2026-02-14T02:21Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South America's first-ever gold in the Winter Olympics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022680674118045788) 2026-02-14T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Excellence Group has announced plans to spend US$25 million to expand its Excellence Oyster Bay property in Trelawny with the addition of five luxury villas creating [--] new rooms by the end of this year. The group has also indicated that it plans to introduce a new brand to the island by [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/10/us25-m-excellence-resort-expansion-planned-trelawny/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/10/us25-m-excellence-resort-expansion-planned-trelawny/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2021371786177204238) 2026-02-10T23:52Z 635.1K followers, 10.7K engagements "The imposition of General Consumption Tax (GCT) on digital services and intangibles is estimated to raise $300 million in revenue for the Government in the 2026/27 fiscal year and $4.2 billion in 2027/28. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-imposed-digital-services-intangibles-supplied-overseas-williams/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-imposed-digital-services-intangibles-supplied-overseas-williams/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022114689245933851) 2026-02-13T01:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Multi-Grammy winning artiste Gramps Morgan has teamed up with Gassy Dread the musical persona of Antigua and Barbudas Prime Minister Gaston Browne to produce the single Reparations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022462346866602246) 2026-02-14T00:06Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Brazils Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the mens alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South Americas first-ever gold in the Winter Olympics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022690797477380501) 2026-02-14T15:14Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Passenger Princess and Girls Dem Bubble Gum hitmaker Valiant one of the hottest dancehall acts on the scene recently signed with liquor brand Campari as its newest brand ambassador. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/valiants-valentines-day-essentials/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/valiants-valentines-day-essentials/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022761649497674035) 2026-02-14T19:55Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation the Kremlin said Thursday urging its [---] million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/russia-cracks-whatsapp-pushes-state-backed-rival/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/russia-cracks-whatsapp-pushes-state-backed-rival/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2022771859733835911) 2026-02-14T20:36Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Ongoing dispute ends with man's stabbing death http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Ongoing_dispute_ends_with_mans_stabbing_death http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Ongoing_dispute_ends_with_mans_stabbing_death" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/1217112062876356610) 2020-01-14T15:51Z 635.1K followers, [--] engagements "Pharmaceutical company Dr Reddys Laboratory has donated essential medication valued at US$215000 to bolster Jamaicas ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/28/dr-reddys-donates-us215000-medicines-hurricane-recovery-nhf-lead-distribution https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/28/dr-reddys-donates-us215000-medicines-hurricane-recovery-nhf-lead-distribution" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/1994536426223145363) 2025-11-28T22:38Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "American actress Myhala Herrold best known for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC finance drama Industry touched down in Jamaica for the first time ever and the moment was overwhelming. In a TikTok video posted today the rising star thanked Delta Airlines after Jamaica Love by @busysignal_turf started playing over the aircraft speakers as the plane descended. Herrold whose father is Jamaican said she barely touched the ground and Im already a mess sharing that returning to the land of her heritage brought her to tears. The Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind actress" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/1996407521079173377) 2025-12-04T02:33Z 635K followers, 1.8M engagements "Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday said it has not been officially informed of the latest migration policy of the United States where Washington announced it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas for [--] countries including [--] in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) region. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/15/guyana-suriname-tt-not-included-latest-us-visa-policy-caribbean/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/15/guyana-suriname-tt-not-included-latest-us-visa-policy-caribbean/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2011904507832135859) 2026-01-15T20:53Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Antigua and Barbuda Government has again defended the decision to recruit health workers from Ghana saying that it is an attempt to deal with a serious problem within the health sector. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/21/antigua-defends-decision-recruit-nurses-ghana/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/21/antigua-defends-decision-recruit-nurses-ghana/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2014000476207874334) 2026-01-21T15:41Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Former PM Dr Keith Mitchell Thursday night bowed out of politics in Grenada after he named Dr Adrian Joseph as his successor to the St George North West constituency that he has represented in the legislative chambers since [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/23/grenadas-former-pm-bows-politics/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/23/grenadas-former-pm-bows-politics/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2014677293885530156) 2026-01-23T12:31Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "This weekTuesday Style Fashion (TSF) shines the spotlight on Island Magnolia at Round Hill Hotel and Villas. "Our collaboration with Round Hill is very new but it represents an exciting evolution for the brand. Were thrilled to be bringing exceptional regional designers into one of the Caribbeans most iconic and esteemed resorts" shares the Rousseau sisters Suzanne and Michelle co-principals of Island Magnolia. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/fashion-radar-island-magnolia/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/fashion-radar-island-magnolia/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016212788482330657) 2026-01-27T18:12Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A lucky ticket holder from Westmoreland has won the Lotto jackpot the first in [----] bagging $71 million. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/first-lotto-jackpot-winner-2026-hits-71-million https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/first-lotto-jackpot-winner-2026-hits-71-million" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016315717235204533) 2026-01-28T01:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The International Monetary Fund has urged Suriname to reset fiscal and monetary policy after warning that recent slippages have eroded hard-won stabilisation gains. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/imf-urges-policy-reset-suriname-debt-tops-100-per-cent-gdp/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/imf-urges-policy-reset-suriname-debt-tops-100-per-cent-gdp/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016606297836155212) 2026-01-28T20:16Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Several employees of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) staged a protest at the organisations offices on Wednesday following the death of a colleague who was electrocuted while on duty. The deceased has been identified as Garfield Johnson a sanitation worker who was injured during operations on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/watch-nswma-workers-protest-colleague-dies-electrocution/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/watch-nswma-workers-protest-colleague-dies-electrocution/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016639078653895146) 2026-01-28T22:26Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "SAINT International's model Sanique Dill walked the VIKTOR & ROLF Haute Couture Spring/Summer [----] in Paris show on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/jamaican-model-walks-paris-show/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/jamaican-model-walks-paris-show/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016677148778496233) 2026-01-29T00:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A Norman Manley High School student who sued the school the Ministry of Education and the Attorney General after he was punched in the mouth and injured by a pupil who accused him of stealing his shoe polish was awarded several million in damages by a Supreme Court judge who found that the teachers failure to intervene is a clear breach of the duty and the standard of care owed to the injured child. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/student-wins-school-fight-lawsuit/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/student-wins-school-fight-lawsuit/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016858825559544255) 2026-01-29T12:59Z 635.1K followers, 54.4K engagements "Young Jamaica the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Opposition Spokesman on Health Alfred Dawes over their handling of questions surrounding the importation of dialysis machines linked to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/young-jamaica-criticises-golding-dawes-dialysis-machine-controversy/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/young-jamaica-criticises-golding-dawes-dialysis-machine-controversy/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016977774586601737) 2026-01-29T20:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaica assumed the lead in Group D of Concacaf Womens U17 qualifier on Thursday after beating St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-0 at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Oranjestad. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/jamaica-beat-st-vincent-concacaf-womens-u17-qualifier/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/jamaica-beat-st-vincent-concacaf-womens-u17-qualifier/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2016998587104719332) 2026-01-29T22:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A man said to be of unsound mind was fatally shot after he reportedly hurled stones at the police resulting in a cop nursing a head injury off Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017014590329004370) 2026-01-29T23:18Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "A man said to be of unsound mind was fatally shot after he reportedly hurled stones at the police resulting in a cop nursing a head injury off Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Thursday. Police have not yet ascertained the mans identity. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017028300229513242) 2026-01-30T00:13Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Students of Muschett High School in Trelawny will benefit from safer more reliable transportation through a grant agreement with the Embassy of Japan for two school buses. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/japan-donates-two-school-buses-muschett-high/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/japan-donates-two-school-buses-muschett-high/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017032000968781895) 2026-01-30T00:27Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Jamaicas fiscal watchdog has warned that rising public sector wage pressures are already straining the budget complicating the Governments ability to finance post-hurricane reconstruction. The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) said compensation costs exceeded budgeted levels in the first half of the fiscal year and could climb further as unsettled wage negotiations conclude adding pressure to public finances. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/wage-pressures-strain-budget/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/wage-pressures-strain-budget/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017217967277088896) 2026-01-30T12:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Thursday made an impassioned appeal to Jamaicans to call out instances of children being sexually abused while emphasising the need for proper policies to protect them. At the same time Morris Dixon said she is particularly keen on working to improve Jamaicas adoption framework and laws to encourage people to foster and increase the availability of programmes for special needs children https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/call-it-out/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/call-it-out/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017222707742449678) 2026-01-30T13:05Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Suriname Health Minister Andr Misiekaba is urging the population to take precaution after the country recorded one death and [---] cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/suriname-records-nearly-150-cases-chikungunya-virus-cases/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/suriname-records-nearly-150-cases-chikungunya-virus-cases/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017225728241135956) 2026-01-30T13:17Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Thirty-two Government entities have so far implemented some aspects of flexible work arrangements and the Administration is encouraging others to get on board. This was revealed by minister with responsibility for Efficiency Innovation and Digital Transformation Ambassador Audrey Marks. Full implementation begins on February [--] on a phased basis commencing with staggered working hours. However Marks emphasised that the traditional working hours of 8:30 am-5:00 pm in the public service will remain available to all employees. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/flexible-work-gains-ground/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017231735352685042) 2026-01-30T13:41Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Prime Minister John Briceo says Belize is looking to deepen cooperation with Guyana in agriculture tourism and education as the country hosts President Irfaan Ali over the weekend. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/belize-hoping-strengthen-relations-guyana-visit-president-ali/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/belize-hoping-strengthen-relations-guyana-visit-president-ali/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017251805839741140) 2026-01-30T15:01Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Grieving family and friends are now gathering at the Cross Keys Church of God of Prophecy in south Manchester to bid farewell to nine-year-old Amoya Moore who died on December [--] when she was struck by a garbage truck. On December [--] shortly after walking by the garbage truck metres away from her house and telling the crew Good morning the grade four student was struck by the truck. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/watch-9-year-old-amoya-moores-funeral-underway/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/watch-9-year-old-amoya-moores-funeral-underway/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017285773528088678) 2026-01-30T17:16Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has expressed confidence that the new building at Greater Portmore Health Centre will be open to the public by the middle of this year. Tufton provided the update during a tour of the construction work on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/660-m-greater-portmore-health-centre-expansion-track-mid-year-says-tufton/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/660-m-greater-portmore-health-centre-expansion-track-mid-year-says-tufton/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017290534860079459) 2026-01-30T17:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Dear Editor Several higher educational institutions had postponed their highly anticipated graduation ceremonies from November [----] to January [----] due to the impact of Category [--] Hurricane Melissa which disrupted the academic calendar. Some of these graduates have already secured employment which is good but the reality is that many will struggle to find decent-paying jobs. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/what-degree-should-you-pursue/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/what-degree-should-you-pursue/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017295954194391155) 2026-01-30T17:56Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "With the period for free rides aboard the Rural School Bus system coming to an end on February [--] the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is reporting that only [----] cards have been collected by parents while [----] cards remain at [---] schools for collection. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/low-take-rural-school-bus-card-ahead-feb-1-deadline/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/low-take-rural-school-bus-card-ahead-feb-1-deadline/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017343872691474823) 2026-01-30T21:07Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Whine and Kotch a [----] release by J Capri and Charly Black produced by Rvssian has been certified silver in the United Kingdom. The song which topped multiple iTunes Reggae charts across Europe upon its release in late [----] was certified by the British Phonographic Industry on Friday January [--] for the sales and streaming equivalent of [------] units. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/j-capri-charly-black-mine-silver-uk-whine-kotch/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/j-capri-charly-black-mine-silver-uk-whine-kotch/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017370271183679723) 2026-01-30T22:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Evelyn Carridice the sister of the late Bunny Wailer has announced that Trench Town will officially open Reggae Month [----] with a community-led launch that will underline the importance of the contribution of the Livingston family in both The Wailers and Trench Towns overall musical legacy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/trench-town-rocks-emphasise-bunny-wailer-familys-cultural-impact/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/trench-town-rocks-emphasise-bunny-wailer-familys-cultural-impact/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017398819307077851) 2026-01-31T00:45Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A minor earthquake was felt in Clarendon Mandeville and St Elizabeth on Friday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies the [---] magnitude quake was felt at about 5:41 pm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/minor-earthquake-felt-sections-jamaica-20260131-0118-360006/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/minor-earthquake-felt-sections-jamaica-20260131-0118-360006/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017428992035258545) 2026-01-31T02:45Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Venezuela's acting president announced on Friday a proposal for mass amnesty in the country in her latest major reform since the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/venezuelan-interim-president-announces-mass-amnesty-push https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/venezuelan-interim-president-announces-mass-amnesty-push" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017430716796076323) 2026-01-31T02:52Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Alicia King believes the 12-year prison sentence handed down to her ex-boyfriend Antwone Grey for setting her ablaze just over two years ago is not enough given the pain she endured undergoing more than [--] surgeries. At the same time she expressed gratitude for the justice system the police and her legal team noting that many victims never see their cases get to this stage. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/12-years-not-enough/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/12-years-not-enough/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017573953833721881) 2026-01-31T12:21Z 635.1K followers, 66.5K engagements "Late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein proposed introducing a Russian woman to King Charles III's brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor newly released documents showed Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/epstein-offered-ex-prince-andrew-meeting-russian-woman-files https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/epstein-offered-ex-prince-andrew-meeting-russian-woman-files" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017600306494706010) 2026-01-31T14:06Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Samantha Biggs surprised the capacity congregation at Cross Keys Church of God of Prophecy in south Manchester on Friday when she delivered the eulogy at her nine-year-old daughters funeral. Amid the depths of her unimaginable grief the heartbroken mother told the congregation that the strength they were witnessing did not come from her own broken spirit but from the power of God. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/grieving-mom-finds-gods-strength-daughters-funeral/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/grieving-mom-finds-gods-strength-daughters-funeral/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017608134433411436) 2026-01-31T14:37Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "In a historic move for Jamaican culture the Ministry of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sport has officially named Etana as the first-ever Reggae Month Ambassador for [----]. As a powerhouse of the genre and the only female reggae artiste to achieve two Grammy nominations Etana is thought to represent the musics global legacy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/strong-one-takes-mantle/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/strong-one-takes-mantle/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017692114616791503) 2026-01-31T20:11Z 635K followers, 36.7K engagements "Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and his wife Jodi-Ann have been charged following an alleged drug seizure at their Catherine Hall Montego Bay home on Thursday January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/former-reggae-boy-hector-wright-and-wife-charged-in-cocaine-seizure/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/former-reggae-boy-hector-wright-and-wife-charged-in-cocaine-seizure/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017703050517914071) 2026-01-31T20:54Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Strengthening adoption foster care and support for children with special needs has been identified as a national priority to ensure better outcomes for vulnerable children across Jamaica. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/modern-adoption-foster-care-systems-needed-improve-child-welfare-morris-dixon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/modern-adoption-foster-care-systems-needed-improve-child-welfare-morris-dixon/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017714207689425052) 2026-01-31T21:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Cayman Islands Government has sent US$1 million to Jamaica to help the island recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/cayman-islands-sends-us1m-support-jamaicas-hurricane-recovery/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/cayman-islands-sends-us1m-support-jamaicas-hurricane-recovery/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017717169232982217) 2026-01-31T21:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has urged newly commissioned Justices of the Peace to play a more active role in crime-reduction efforts by working closely with law-enforcement authorities and serving as trusted leaders within their communities. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/justice-minister-urges-jps-support-crime-reduction-efforts https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/justice-minister-urges-jps-support-crime-reduction-efforts" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017718464803147987) 2026-01-31T21:55Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaicans who have had criminal convictions expunged overseas should not assume their records will be automatically cleared at home Government Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon cautioned on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/its-not-automatic/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/its-not-automatic/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017749692889657584) 2026-01-31T23:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard is reporting that it recovered the body of a missing boy from the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Saturday. According to the Coast Guard divers from its 2nd District responded to a request to conduct a search for the minor who reportedly had gone missing in the river earlier that day around 2pm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/jdf-coast-guard-recovers-body-boy-rio-cobre/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/jdf-coast-guard-recovers-body-boy-rio-cobre/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017773293332287581) 2026-02-01T01:33Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Counsellor Valentines Day is coming up soon and I need some advice for my partner in advance. We have been together four years and like clockwork before the day he will claim that he doesnt believe in commercialised holidays and gets me nothing but then right after when its his birthday in March suddenly he demands that I show and reward him with all the love and gifts. Love gifts are really important to me and I need to feel special on Valentines. Mind you when we were first dating he was very romantic. I think hes just cheap and selfish. How can I change this fast" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017788377181847625) 2026-02-01T02:33Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has warned the men and women under his command that their conduct could torpedo the good work they have done in the recent past and the strong support they now enjoy. Much of the challenges that we have faced are caused by our very own Blake wrote in his column in the latest weekly Force Orders. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/self-inflicted-wounds-hurting-jcf-says-blake/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/self-inflicted-wounds-hurting-jcf-says-blake/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017945510905061807) 2026-02-01T12:57Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Two people are feared dead following a two-vehicle crash along a section of the Carey Park main road in Trelawny on Sunday morning. The identities of the deceased have not yet been ascertained. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/two-feared-dead-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/two-feared-dead-trelawny-crash/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017960885143089450) 2026-02-01T13:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "February [--] marks the beginning of Reggae Month in Jamaica. It is also the birthday of Dennis Brown the crown prince of reggae who was born in [----]. Here is a look at some of Dennis Browns finest moments with producers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/look-back-dennis-browns-greatest-collaborations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/look-back-dennis-browns-greatest-collaborations/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017968713555689563) 2026-02-01T14:30Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Shenese Walker ran a Florida State (FSU) and Atlantic Coast (ACC) womens 60m record of [----] seconds in the semi-finals of the event at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville Arkansas on Saturday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/shenese-walker-runs-7-09-seconds-break-fsu-acc-60m-record https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/shenese-walker-runs-7-09-seconds-break-fsu-acc-60m-record" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2017969511480057956) 2026-02-01T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Detectives in Manchester were kept busy on Saturday night into Sunday morning as gunmen went on a rampage killing four men in three incidents. The incidents happened in New Hall Old England and Ellen Street. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-bloodshed-four-killed-manchester-overnight/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-bloodshed-four-killed-manchester-overnight/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018011807126900967) 2026-02-01T17:21Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "A fire is currently raging at Ammars Department Store on King Street in downtown Kingston. At least three units from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have responded and are on the scene working to contain the blaze. (Video: Garfield Robinson) https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-fire-rages-ammars-department-store-king-street/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-fire-rages-ammars-department-store-king-street/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018058501214408837) 2026-02-01T20:26Z 635.1K followers, 12.2K engagements "At three years of age Anthony Harriott and his siblings were taken into State care. Now a successful sales consultant for a leading distributor Harriott returned last Thursday to inspire [--] wards of the State. In our story we share the same first chapter but you see the second chapter heres a pen we are writing our second chapter now and were using education to change that chapter said a smartly dressed Harriott as he delivered his testimonial at the Child Protection and Family Services Agencys (CPFSAs) [----] Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony." [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018100280467026012) 2026-02-01T23:12Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Recording artiste Keznamdi won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album on Sunday for his 13-track set Blxxd and Fyah. Keznamdi won over albums by Lila Ike (Treasure Self Love) Vybz Kartel (Heart and Soul) Mortimer (From Within) and Jesse Royal (No Place Like Home). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/keznamdi-wins-grammy-best-reggae-album/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/keznamdi-wins-grammy-best-reggae-album/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018118215662985469) 2026-02-02T00:24Z 635K followers, 13.7K engagements "Reggae royalty in the building ✨ 📸 Spotted at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026: Keznamdi Lila Ik and Jesse Royal representing the soul sound and global influence of Jamaican music. From conscious lyrics to timeless vibes these artistes continue to carry reggae culture forward with authenticity and pride. Big energy. Pure talent. Jamaica to the world. 🌍🎶 📷:@grammys/@jesseroyal1/@djstefanomusic/AFP #ReggaeGrammys2026 #JamaicanMusic #ReggaeCulture #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018120075241304198 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018120075241304198" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018120075241304198) 2026-02-02T00:31Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Followers of influencer Kerry Ann Chiney K Collins turned out at Tracks and Records on Sunday for the trailer premiere of Stew Peas. The almost two-minute-long trailer provided a glimpse into the storyline of the film which sees Collins playing a detective named Tessa in a psychological thriller which boasts plenty of drama and suspense. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/first-look-rave-reviews-stew-peas-trailer-premiere/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/first-look-rave-reviews-stew-peas-trailer-premiere/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018137670619144593) 2026-02-02T01:41Z 635.1K followers, 13K engagements "Today's Clovis Toon Monday February [--] [----]. To see more cartoons click the link: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/category/cartoon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/category/cartoon/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018288503386169670) 2026-02-02T11:40Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A highly qualified Jamaican nurse who left for greener pastures in the United States nearly two decades ago has some frank words for Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton specifically regarding his call for nurses to come home to help deal with a crisis in the health sector. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/nope-not-coming-back/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/nope-not-coming-back/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018306571760017455) 2026-02-02T12:52Z 635.1K followers, 33.3K engagements "Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the three-day World Governments Summit [----] opening in Dubai on Tuesday provides an invaluable platform for small states like his to influence global policy conversations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/antigua-pm-attending-world-governments-summit/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/antigua-pm-attending-world-governments-summit/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018306936567898282) 2026-02-02T12:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Bail has been extended for a St James call centre worker who has been charged with simple larceny following the disappearance and alleged use of a colleagues bank card and cash. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bail-extended-call-centre-worker-accused-using-colleagues-bank-card/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bail-extended-call-centre-worker-accused-using-colleagues-bank-card/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018315845634523548) 2026-02-02T13:29Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Police have named two persons for questioning in connection with four killings in less than [--] hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning in Manchester. Head of the Manchester police Superintendent Carey Duncan identified two men hours after gunmen went on a rampage across three communities namely New Hall Old England and Ellen Street. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/manchester-police-name-two-men-questioning-following-four-murders/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/manchester-police-name-two-men-questioning-following-four-murders/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018321195746099463) 2026-02-02T13:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming [----] World Cup. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018343855003709712) 2026-02-02T15:20Z 635K followers, 12.9K engagements "Kendrick Lamar is now the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history surpassing the long-standing record held by Jay-Z. According to Los Angeles Times Lamar entered Sundays Grammy Awards ceremony with [--] wins overtaking Jay-Zs total of [--] after securing the award for Best Rap Album for GNX during the pre-telecast ceremony. By the end of the night he had [--] wins. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/kendrick-lamar-becomes-awarded-rapper-grammy-history/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/kendrick-lamar-becomes-awarded-rapper-grammy-history/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018353840462967122) 2026-02-02T16:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Former Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018371016435650848) 2026-02-02T17:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Former Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018372646702928299) 2026-02-02T17:15Z 635.1K followers, 25.6K engagements "The Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in Manchester has received a donation of supplies from newly formed United States (US) based diaspora foundation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018392517050311057) 2026-02-02T18:34Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in Manchester has received a donation of supplies from newly formed United States (US) based diaspora foundation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018402415439933441) 2026-02-02T19:13Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A 44-year-old teacher has been slapped with several charges following a seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition at his home in Greater Portmore St Catherine on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/teacher-charged-following-seizure-firearms-ammo-home-portmore https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/teacher-charged-following-seizure-firearms-ammo-home-portmore" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018408640722460966) 2026-02-02T19:38Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The St Mary police have captured a man wanted for a murder in Jack Vale district Bull Bay St Andrew in November [----]. Thirty-two -year-old office administrator Kerrin Bailey otherwise known as Bones of Liguanea Kingston [--] and Sport Road Islington St Mary was captured by lawmen during an early morning operation on Monday February [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-capture-wanted-man-bones-murder/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-capture-wanted-man-bones-murder/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018422792929370126) 2026-02-02T20:34Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaican football prodigy Dujuan Whisper Richards has completed a loan move from English Premier League club Chelsea FC to second tier team Leicester City according to his agent Craig Butler who said it was an important move for the player. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/dujuan-richards-joins-leicester-city-loan-agent/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/dujuan-richards-joins-leicester-city-loan-agent/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018434843441352800) 2026-02-02T21:22Z 635K followers, 17.4K engagements "The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming [----] World Cup. In a post on X the embassy said the US is prepared to welcome visitors from around the world to the greatest FIFA World Cup [----] in history. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018447982316679192) 2026-02-02T22:14Z 635.1K followers, 20.5K engagements "The United States (US) dollar on Monday February [--] ended at $157.54 remaining unchanged according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/forex-157-54-one-us-dollar-20260202-2243-385297 https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/forex-157-54-one-us-dollar-20260202-2243-385297" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018455516679487820) 2026-02-02T22:44Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Guyanas President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday said that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) must be afforded a seat at the global table where the impact of climate change is being discussed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyana-president-says-sids-must-given-seat-table-discuss-impact-climate-change https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyana-president-says-sids-must-given-seat-table-discuss-impact-climate-change" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018458024302793148) 2026-02-02T22:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Dear Mrs Macaulay Can I sue a man for knowingly having an incurable STD and passing it on to me I just found out that I now have herpes because my ex-partner is a carrier and did not inform me. He said he was never symptomatic at any time that we were intimate that he protected himself and that his health is his personal business. What can I do https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/allwoman/2026/02/02/ex-wilfully-infected-partner-std/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/allwoman/2026/02/02/ex-wilfully-infected-partner-std/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018459197772296615) 2026-02-02T22:59Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Guyanas President Dr Irfaan Ali says differences of opinion within the 15-member regional integration groupingCarciom should not be viewed as divisive as he sought to soften the recent impact of differences in the regional integration movement. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyanas-president-downplays-divisions-within-caricom https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyanas-president-downplays-divisions-within-caricom" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018488213212406214) 2026-02-03T00:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Police have identified the two men who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on a section of the North Coast Highway in Trelawny Sunday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018491953051000955) 2026-02-03T01:09Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a spokesman for the ex-president said heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bill-hillary-clinton-testify-us-house-epstein-probe https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bill-hillary-clinton-testify-us-house-epstein-probe" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018493929130164247) 2026-02-03T01:17Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Police have identified the two men who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on a section of the North Coast Highway in Trelawny Sunday morning. The deceased are 50-year-old Donovan Robinson of Lyndhurst Crescent Kingston [--] and Lloyd Buchanan also of a Kingston address. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018498201402102105) 2026-02-03T01:34Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "US President Donald Trump said Monday that Mexico would stop sending oil to Cuba which is already struggling after supplies from its traditional provider Venezuela dried up following the fall of Nicolas Maduro. Its a failed nation. Mexico is going to cease sending them oil Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about Cuba. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/trump-says-mexico-will-cease-sending-oil-cuba/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/trump-says-mexico-will-cease-sending-oil-cuba/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018525837327225172) 2026-02-03T03:23Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaica will learn today whether the Office of the Director of Prosecutions (ODPP) will accept a manslaughter plea entered on Monday by former Peoples National Party Member of Parliament (MP) Jolyan Silvera in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/shock-guilty-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/shock-guilty-plea/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018655122637918618) 2026-02-03T11:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The French Senate has given the green light to Martinique to seek associate membership with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) after it officially signed the accession agreement at the Caricom summit held in Barbados in February last year. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/martinique-gets-green-light-seek-caricom-associate-membership/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/martinique-gets-green-light-seek-caricom-associate-membership/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018667588306546863) 2026-02-03T12:47Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaican rising star Dujuan Whisper Richards has secured a loan move from Chelsea to former English Premier League champions Leicester City until the end of the English football season. The development was confirmed on Monday by Richards agent Craig Butler in an exclusive interview with the Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/butler-sings-positives-whisper-loan-leicester/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/butler-sings-positives-whisper-loan-leicester/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018701286032523594) 2026-02-03T15:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bermudas volume of retail sales index increased by [---] per cent in August last year as compared to the same period the previous year while consumers paid [---] per cent more last year than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/bermuda-records-increase-volume-retail-sales-index-last-august/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/bermuda-records-increase-volume-retail-sales-index-last-august/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018711476492452110) 2026-02-03T15:41Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Strong winds associated with a cold front have caused power outages in sections of several parishes with restoration efforts now underway. In a release on Tuesday the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) said the adverse weather conditions have affected electricity supply in parts of Hanover St Ann the Corporate Area St Catherine and Clarendon. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/several-communities-without-power-due-cold-front-winds/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/several-communities-without-power-due-cold-front-winds/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018717611270262811) 2026-02-03T16:05Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera was seen smiling Tuesday morning as he was being taken from a courtroom to a holding cell at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018732276566180338) 2026-02-03T17:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Born to two deaf parents who have limited formal education Toni Lee has earned an honours degree from The University of the West Indies a milestone her family celebrates as a triumph of determination. Though both her parents are deaf they worked tirelessly to ensure Toni Lee received a good education with her mother earning a living as a seamstress and her father as a mechanic. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/born-silence-raised-sacrifice/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/born-silence-raised-sacrifice/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018736245413720197) 2026-02-03T17:20Z 635.1K followers, 22.8K engagements "The driver of a Toyota Regius Ace motor van was taken to hospital Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lyndhurst Road and Beechwood Avenue in St Andrew. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/driver-injured-collision-lyndhurst-road-beechwood-avenue-intersection/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/driver-injured-collision-lyndhurst-road-beechwood-avenue-intersection/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018750912848638415) 2026-02-03T18:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera was seen smiling Tuesday morning as he was being taken from a courtroom to a holding cell at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018753108642500917) 2026-02-03T18:27Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "They say some matches are made in heaven but for Sasha-Gaye Fraser and Ainsley Alladice the proof was in a journey travelled with prayer. On August [--] [----] that path led them to the altar at Boone Hall Oasis St Andrew where they officially became one. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/perfect-for-me/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/perfect-for-me/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018771409569472954) 2026-02-03T19:39Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Saint International model Naki Depass continues to make waves internationally having been selected to appear in the Spring [----] advertising campaign for American luxury fashion brand Lafayette [---]. The beauty from Vere Clarendon stars in the just-landed advertising campaign for Lafayette 148s Spring [----] collection of its latest womenswear arrivals. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/saint-internationals-naki-depass-books-lafayette-148s-spring-2026-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/saint-internationals-naki-depass-books-lafayette-148s-spring-2026-campaign/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018791882696905108) 2026-02-03T21:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says several of its transformers that were scheduled for installation to support electricity restoration works in Westmoreland have been destroyed by acts of vandalism. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018832492711850431) 2026-02-03T23:42Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says several of its transformers that were scheduled for installation to support electricity restoration works in Westmoreland have been destroyed by acts of vandalism. According to the company in a media release Tuesday evening the transformers were left overnight at a church property in the parish in order to begin restoration the following morning as part of preparation work. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018837040838955414) 2026-02-04T00:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The St James police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a double murder in the Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) after the bullet-riddled bodies of two unidentified men were discovered Tuesday morning. The Norwood ZOSO had recorded no murders or shootings in [----] and similarly no murders were reported in the area in [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/police-probe-double-murder-norwood-zoso/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/police-probe-double-murder-norwood-zoso/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018840837690429494) 2026-02-04T00:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The fourth supplementary estimates which will see $14.36 billion being added to the 2025-2026 Budget was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. In tabling the estimates Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams explained that $13.4 billion of the amount relates to Hurricane Melissa expenditure approved by Cabinet subsequent to either the preparation of or the approval of the third supplementary estimates in December [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/14-billion-added-budget-williams-tables-fourth-supplementary-estimates/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018843626361483565) 2026-02-04T00:26Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The St James police have imposed a curfew in a section of Norwood St James following a double murder in the community which has been under a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) since June [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/curfew-imposed-norwood-following-double-murder https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/curfew-imposed-norwood-following-double-murder" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018847286642786797) 2026-02-04T00:41Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Dear Editor The year was [----] and a dozen years had elapsed since the conclusion of World War I. It was also [--] years since the major football nations formed the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/will-african-team-make-world-cup-finals-year/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/will-african-team-make-world-cup-finals-year/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2018861807167811935) 2026-02-04T01:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has flagged Minister of Energy Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz for breaching Governments procurement guidelines when he authorised the purchase of [---] Starlink devices in the amount of $12.12 million. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-flagged-breaching-procurement-guidelines-purchase-starlink-devices/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-flagged-breaching-procurement-guidelines-purchase-starlink-devices/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019019982735347732) 2026-02-04T12:07Z 635.1K followers, 27.3K engagements "Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern Peter Bunting has urged the clerk to the Houses of Parliament to accept responsibility for internal errors after a $28.96-million credit card transfer escaped detection for four months exposing what he described as a serious breakdown in basic financial oversight. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/take-responsibility/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/take-responsibility/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019051720664363208) 2026-02-04T14:13Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "When the [----] Winter Olympics begins in two days there will be for the first time two Caribbean nations competing in the four-man bobsleigh event including Jamaica. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation shared the news that Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will represent the region in the event. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/two-caribbean-countries-compete-four-man-bobsleigh-winter-olympics/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/two-caribbean-countries-compete-four-man-bobsleigh-winter-olympics/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019057366281392314) 2026-02-04T14:36Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Childrens advocacy group Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing deep concern and condemnation of a recent incident at a primary school in Spanish Town Saint Catherine where students jackets were reportedly confiscated by school administrators leaving children exposed to chilly conditions during a cold front. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/fi-children-foundation-condemns-confiscation-students-jackets-amid-cold-front/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/fi-children-foundation-condemns-confiscation-students-jackets-amid-cold-front/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019062715013021754) 2026-02-04T14:57Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Billionaire Elon Musk has drawn criticism after taking aim at director Christopher Nolan over the reported casting of Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyongo in Nolans upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/elon-musk-criticises-speculated-casting-lupita-nyongo-helen-troy/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/elon-musk-criticises-speculated-casting-lupita-nyongo-helen-troy/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019068972767834567) 2026-02-04T15:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Marlon Hylton head coach of Jamaicas young Reggae Girlz praised his teams discipline tactical awareness and belief after their 1-0 win over Honduras as they booked a spot in the next round of the [----] Concacaf Womens Under-17 Qualifiers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/coach-elated-u-17-reggae-girlz-advance-concacaf-qualifiers-final-round/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/coach-elated-u-17-reggae-girlz-advance-concacaf-qualifiers-final-round/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019075785169031424) 2026-02-04T15:49Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Gunmen killed at least [---] people in Nigeria's Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months a Red Cross official said Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/gunmen-kill-least-162-new-nigeria-attack/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/gunmen-kill-least-162-new-nigeria-attack/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019076143672955176) 2026-02-04T15:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "One of Jamaicas most iconic tourism landmarks Floyds Pelican Bar has officially reopened following extensive repairs after back-to-back impacts from Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/pelican-bar-reopens/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/pelican-bar-reopens/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019098666527781273) 2026-02-04T17:20Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaican supermodel Tami Williams is officially a Tommy girl. Securing her latest major client the Saint International model stars in the freshly unveiledadvertising campaignfor Tommy Hilfiger's signature fragrances Tommy Girl and Tommy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019108423439179969) 2026-02-04T17:58Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Tropical Battery Company Limited has requested an extension to file its audited financial statements for the year ended September [--] [----] pushing the deadline to February [--] [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/tropical-battery-seeks-extension-audited-financial-statements/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/tropical-battery-seeks-extension-audited-financial-statements/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019113562040373604) 2026-02-04T18:19Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A man who plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in September [----] two months before the United States (US) election was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/man-sentenced-life-prison-plotting-kill-trump-2024/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/man-sentenced-life-prison-plotting-kill-trump-2024/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019138221205295309) 2026-02-04T19:57Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Minister Daryl Vaz has rejected the auditor generals findings that he breached procurement rules in the acquisition of StarLink satellite devices following the devastation caused by Category [--] Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-rejects-auditor-generals-procurement-findings-defends-starlink-acquisition-hurricane-melissa/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-rejects-auditor-generals-procurement-findings-defends-starlink-acquisition-hurricane-melissa/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019152436531982694) 2026-02-04T20:53Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Senator Marlon Morgan has accused Peoples National Party President Mark Golding over what he described as a prolonged failure to remove Dennis Gordon from Parliaments Public Accounts Committee and to secure his resignation as PNP Region [--] chairman. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/morgan-accuses-golding-hypocrisy-failure-act-dennis-gordon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/morgan-accuses-golding-hypocrisy-failure-act-dennis-gordon/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019154175142040014) 2026-02-04T21:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday February [--] ended at $157.38 down [--] cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/forex-157-38-one-us-dollar/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/forex-157-38-one-us-dollar/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019173587635056901) 2026-02-04T22:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "After the foolish politicking Jamaicans might be moved to think more deeply about Dr Cheryl Morgans explanation regarding why Jamaican nurses working overseas are unlikely to respond readily to the call from Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton to come home with their specialist expertise. A big chunk of the large number of people who commented on her remarks as published in our Monday edition headlined Nope Were not coming home appeared to have regrettably interpreted her statements as being against the present Administration." [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019384565224165544) 2026-02-05T12:16Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Declaring that he would make no apologies for his actions Energy and Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz has hit back at the auditor generals compliance audit report arguing that the rush to secure Starlink devices was a life-saving necessity rather than a violation of procurement law. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday Vaz rejected findings that his involvement in the $12-million purchase breached Section [--] of the Public Procurement Act which assigns responsibility for procurement to the head of the procuring entity in this case the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019394411893813672) 2026-02-05T12:55Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Integrity Commission has announced a new monitoring framework to scrutinise government procurement linked to Hurricane Melissa recovery signalling heightened oversight of emergency contracts awarded in the aftermath of the October [------] storm. In a media release on Wednesday the commission said the system was designed to track how public and donor funds were being used at a time when normal procurement rules had been relaxed to allow faster response. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019410761584353321) 2026-02-05T14:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A client who duped a sex worker with fake proof of payment has been convicted of rape in Belgium in a ruling the Antwerp court of appeal called unprecedented on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/belgian-man-convicted-rape-fake-payments-sex-worker/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/belgian-man-convicted-rape-fake-payments-sex-worker/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019415060951466133) 2026-02-05T14:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "After securing a deadline day move to Leicester City on Monday Reggae Boyz winger Dujuan Whisper Richards says hes ready to make an immediate impact in helping the club move up the English Championship table. Richards will play professional club football for the first time in his career as he joins Leicester on loan from English Premier League giants Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/2026 season. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/goals-goals-goals/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/goals-goals-goals/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019423398225469622) 2026-02-05T14:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A team of Commonwealth experts has been deployed by Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey to observe the February [--] general election in Barbados. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/commonwealth-experts-observe-barbados-election-first-time https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/commonwealth-experts-observe-barbados-election-first-time" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019439525978575184) 2026-02-05T15:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Jamaican supermodel Tami Williams is officially a Tommy girl. Securing her latest major client the Saint International model stars in the freshly unveiled advertising campaign for renowned American designer Tommy Hilfigers signature fragrances Tommy Girl and Tommy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019461602479587478) 2026-02-05T17:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Washington Post owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced major job cuts Wednesday saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/washington-post-announces-painful-job-cuts https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/washington-post-announces-painful-job-cuts" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019471174535729185) 2026-02-05T18:00Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Despite the Governments announcement of a multi-billion-dollar rehabilitation plan for the Corporate Areas main water conveyance channel the Sandy Gully residents of Cassia Park whose homes sit on a section of its bank remain worried about the future of their houses as the gully continues to crumble. Daphney Bennett a resident of Cassia Park for more than [--] years told the Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/sandy-gullys-decay-fuels-fear-cassia-park/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/sandy-gullys-decay-fuels-fear-cassia-park/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019472300052271476) 2026-02-05T18:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Concerns about a suspected tuberculosis outbreak at two police stations housing defendants currently on trial for crimes allegedly committed as part of the Tesha Miller faction of the Klansman Gang forced an early adjournment on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/suspected-tuberculosis-outbreak-causes-early-adjournment-klansman-gang-trial/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/suspected-tuberculosis-outbreak-causes-early-adjournment-klansman-gang-trial/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019484703116439998) 2026-02-05T18:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Come experience positive vibrations at the Bob Marley Concert on Bob Marley Day this Friday February [--] [----]. 📍 Emancipation Park New Kingston 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION Featuring: 🔥Stephen Marley 🔥Etana 🔥Bushman 🔥Warrior King 🔥Jemere Morgan 🔥NAJ LIVE FROM MEXICO 🔥Out of Control Army 🔥Sangre Maiz Come celebrate the life legacy and eternal message of Bob Marley on his 81st earthstrong. @jcdcjamaica #ReggaeMonth #BobMarley #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019485500764279126 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019485500764279126" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019485500764279126) 2026-02-05T18:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Education is advising school administrators to take proactive steps to safeguard the comfort and well-being of students as Jamaica continues to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures due to a strong cold front. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/school-administrators-urged-safeguard-well-students-cold-weather https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/school-administrators-urged-safeguard-well-students-cold-weather" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019490320484814859) 2026-02-05T19:16Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "A Brazilian man with a penchant for sporting records on Thursday broke a new one after tackling the most boring physical challenge he could dream up: running on a treadmill for [--] hours. Pepe Fiamonini ran [---] kilometres (116 miles) more than four marathons on a treadmill at an open-air gym on Rio de Janeiros Ipanema beach. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/boring-feat-brazilian-runs-record-24h-treadmill/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/boring-feat-brazilian-runs-record-24h-treadmill/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019519837794627698) 2026-02-05T21:13Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Several hundred people rallied outside The Washington Post headquarters on Thursday to protest its decision to lay off hundreds of journalists including most of its overseas staff. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/save-post-hundreds-protest-cuts-famed-us-newspaper/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/save-post-hundreds-protest-cuts-famed-us-newspaper/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019525552936300603) 2026-02-05T21:36Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Integrity Commission has announced a new monitoring framework to scrutinise government procurement linked to Hurricane Melissa recovery signalling heightened oversight of emergency contracts awarded in the aftermath of the October [------] storm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019529288903717265) 2026-02-05T21:51Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Jamaican Josh Minott was on Thursday traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Boston Celtics in the NBA it was reported by several American news outlets. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019536152693469443) 2026-02-05T22:18Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science Technology and Special Projects Dr Andrew Wheatley on Tuesday conceded that the Oppositions concerns about delays in updating Jamaicas cyber laws were valid promising that future reforms would be reviewed more frequently to keep pace with fast-moving digital threats. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/govt-promises-faster-cyber-reforms-opposition-criticism/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/govt-promises-faster-cyber-reforms-opposition-criticism/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019540820722962884) 2026-02-05T22:37Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The United States (US) dollar on Thursday February [--] ended at $157.33 down five cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/forex-157-33-one-us-dollar-20260205-2232-098809/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/forex-157-33-one-us-dollar-20260205-2232-098809/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019542989010620531) 2026-02-05T22:45Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Last placed Spanish Town Police FC surprised Dunbeholden FC beating them 2-0 in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League (JPL) second round game played at the Dunbeholden Community Centre on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/spanish-town-police-fc-surprise-dunbeholden-2-0-win/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/spanish-town-police-fc-surprise-dunbeholden-2-0-win/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019549728967725463) 2026-02-05T23:12Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Jamaican Josh Minott was on Thursday traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Boston Celtics in the NBA it was reported by several American news outlets. The forward who started [--] games was one of several transactions by the Celtics on a busy trade deadline day. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019550950185136195) 2026-02-05T23:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Recording artiste Naomi Cowan says she was extremely intentional when composing her JUNO Awards-nominated dbut album Welcome to Paradise. This body of work followed her StarGirl mixtape released in [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/welcome-paradise-love-letter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/welcome-paradise-love-letter/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019557713966166513) 2026-02-05T23:44Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "An additional [-----] National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are set to receive their contribution refund for the year [----] by Monday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/nht-pay-additional-10000-contribution-refunds-february-9/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/nht-pay-additional-10000-contribution-refunds-february-9/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019563731911602375) 2026-02-06T00:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Jamaica has opened a consulate in Lagos Nigeria. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaica-consulate-lagos-nigeria-now-open/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaica-consulate-lagos-nigeria-now-open/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019563841110298971) 2026-02-06T00:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Guyana's president said Thursday his country was still on alert over "the threat" from Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region even after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro by the United States (US). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019568122903011644) 2026-02-06T00:25Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Guyana's president said Thursday his country was still on alert over "the threat" from Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region even after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro by the United States (US). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019570290750361991) 2026-02-06T00:34Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Air travel through Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) and Sangster International Airport (SIA) declined in January a function of the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/air-traffic-dips-airports-january/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/air-traffic-dips-airports-january/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019576963279778240) 2026-02-06T01:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A two-part celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Kingstons designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music is to be held this month with the Ministry of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sport promising it will wow authentic music lovers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/kingston-riddims-set-wow-music-lovers-sound-system-extravaganza-feb-22/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/kingston-riddims-set-wow-music-lovers-sound-system-extravaganza-feb-22/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019582330197930139) 2026-02-06T01:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A newly discovered Michelangelo drawing of a foot sold for US$27.2 million at a United States auction Thursday a new record for any work created by the Renaissance master. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/michelangelo-foot-sketch-sells-record-us27-2-million-auction/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/michelangelo-foot-sketch-sells-record-us27-2-million-auction/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019594422477025613) 2026-02-06T02:10Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A Bahamian High Court judge has sentenced a man to [--] years in jail after he pleaded guilty to raping his six-year-old daughter four years ago. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019596240103547096) 2026-02-06T02:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A Bahamian High Court judge has sentenced a man to [--] years in jail after he pleaded guilty to raping his six-year-old daughter four years ago. The sentence will also be served at the same time as a 17-year sentence for the rape of a 25-year-old woman. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019600257747939364) 2026-02-06T02:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "An 89-year-old licensed firearm holder is among two people charged following the negligent discharge of a firearm at a premises in Cold Spring Hanover on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/89-y-o-among-two-charged-following-discharge-firearm/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/89-y-o-among-two-charged-following-discharge-firearm/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019606901710024755) 2026-02-06T02:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons after the last treaty between top nuclear powers Washington and Moscow expired. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-urges-new-three-way-nuclear-deal-russia-china/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-urges-new-three-way-nuclear-deal-russia-china/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019759035046588744) 2026-02-06T13:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Today's Clovis Toon Friday February [--] [----]. See more cartoons: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/cartoon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/cartoon/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019766083079512276) 2026-02-06T13:32Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Some Jamaica Observer followers on Instagram on Thursday expressed strong disapproval of Chief Justice Bryan Sykess acceptance of Jolyan Silveras guilty plea for manslaughter in relation to the November [----] death of his wife Melissa. Their disapproval stems from the fact that Silvera a former Peoples National Party Member of Parliament was initially charged with murder and using a firearm to commit a felony. However on Monday when the trial was to commence in the Gun Court Division of the Home Circuit Court in Kingston he admitted guilt to manslaughter instead." [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019773108186480764) 2026-02-06T14:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Two hospitality companies under the Margaritaville Caribbean Group said on Thursday they will delay the publication of their financial reports after disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa pushing back disclosure timelines by nearly three weeks. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hospitality-firms-delay-financial-reports-hurricane-melisa/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hospitality-firms-delay-financial-reports-hurricane-melisa/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019781521196937336) 2026-02-06T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Citing doctored images circulating online showing her and other legislators in handcuffs Member of Parliament for St James West Central Marlene Malahoo Forte told Parliament on Tuesday that the amendments to the Cybercrimes Act still leave Jamaicans exposed to reputational attacks that investigators cannot effectively pursue. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/its-not-funny/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/its-not-funny/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019783781054316906) 2026-02-06T14:42Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Children of the late broadcast media icon Barrington Barry G Gordon are preparing to honour their fathers extraordinary life and legacy with a candlelight tribute this evening that promises not only reflection and remembrance but also a renewed commitment to service in his name. Gordon died at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland on October [--] [----]. The tribute will be held at Police Officers Club in St Andrew and will see a host of performers sharing memories of a media master who gave many a platform." [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019786381678039234) 2026-02-06T14:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Come experience positive vibrations at the Bob Marley Concert on Bob Marley Day this Friday February [--] [----]. 📍 Emancipation Park New Kingston 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION Featuring: 🔥Stephen Marley 🔥Etana 🔥Bushman 🔥Warrior King 🔥Jemere Morgan 🔥NAJ LIVE FROM MEXICO 🔥Out of Control Army 🔥Sangre Maiz Come celebrate the life legacy and eternal message of Bob Marley on his 81st earthstrong. @jcdcjamaica #ReggaeMonth #BobMarley #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019793581733486823 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019793581733486823" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019793581733486823) 2026-02-06T15:21Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it had no evidence capable of establishing what occurred inside the residence of Jolyan and Melissa Silvera at the time the wife was fatally shot by her husband. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019797115229048960) 2026-02-06T15:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "As the Winter Olympic Games begin in Milan Italy today Sport Minister Olivia Grange says Jamaica is no longer seen as a novelty act on ice but as a competitive force in winter sports. The Games run until February [--] and Jamaica will not only compete in three bobsleigh events and alpine skiing but continue its battle against the belief by many unfamiliar with the programme that the country is a plucky underdog punching above its weight in an unusual environment. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hot-on-ice/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hot-on-ice/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019810943887089961) 2026-02-06T16:30Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Anya Schnoor is set to retire from the board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) as she concentrates her focus on growing Scotiabanks global insurance strategy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/anya-schnoor-retiring-scotia-group-board/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/anya-schnoor-retiring-scotia-group-board/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019816182149443621) 2026-02-06T16:51Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) says it had no evidence capable of establishing what occurred inside the residence of Jolyan and Melissa Silvera at the time the wife was fatally shot by her husband. The ODPP made the revelation in a statement outlining the evidentiary basis for accepting Jolyan Silveras guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019822980704936209) 2026-02-06T17:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "The White House said Friday that a post on President Donald Trump's social media account sharing a racist video depicting Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys was made in error by a staff member and has been removed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/white-house-removes-racist-trump-post-claims-staff-error/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/white-house-removes-racist-trump-post-claims-staff-error/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019832012119646400) 2026-02-06T17:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "At least five head of cattle found grazing on Pan Caribbean Sugar Company (Frome) property in this parish were impounded on Thursday as the police responded to complains of livestock destroying cane fields leading to significant financial losses. The early-morning operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay head of the Agricultural Protection Branch for the police Area One. The animals were sent to a pound in St Elizabeth. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/moo-ving-morning-raid/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/moo-ving-morning-raid/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019846060563394817) 2026-02-06T18:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Fitch Ratings Agency on Thursday affirmed Jamaicas long-term foreign-currency and local currency issuer default rating at BB- with the outlook remaining stable the Ministry of Finance has revealed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019850102710620210) 2026-02-06T19:06Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "Fitch Ratings Agency on Thursday affirmed Jamaicas long-term foreign-currency and local currency issuer default rating at BB- with the outlook remaining stable the Ministry of Finance has revealed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019852947056693351) 2026-02-06T19:17Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "A 27-year-old construction worker has been charged in connection with the shooting death of an electrician in 2024.' https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/liz-charged-relation-2024-murder/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/liz-charged-relation-2024-murder/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019854294464463143) 2026-02-06T19:22Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "The European Union (EU) said Friday that TikTok needs to change its addictive design or risk heavy fines under the blocs digital content rules drawing a sharp pushback from the Chinese-owned platform. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/eu-tell-tiktok-change-addictive-design-20260206-1907-132553/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/eu-tell-tiktok-change-addictive-design-20260206-1907-132553/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019857051141247364) 2026-02-06T19:33Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "Jamaicas Under-17 boys made a winning start to their quest for a place in the FIFA World Cup later this year beating Aruba 3-0 in their opening Concacaf Qualifying Group G game in Alajuela Costa Rica on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaica-17-boys-off-winning-start-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaica-17-boys-off-winning-start-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019861601319547372) 2026-02-06T19:51Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements "The United States on Friday told Caribbean countries that there are alternative methods available to recruit healthcare workers as it continued its criticism of the Cuban health brigade programme. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019863905259123038) 2026-02-06T20:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A Jamaican-born United States (US) Army veteran was deported to the island on Tuesday after reportedly being in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly five months. According to a report from CBS News Godfrey Wade who lived in the United States for more than [--] years was deported after an emergency stay of removal filed by his attorney was denied. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaican-born-us-army-veteran-deported-us/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaican-born-us-army-veteran-deported-us/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019864017372680684) 2026-02-06T20:01Z 635.1K followers, 28.7K engagements "Dear Editor Despite the cold weather conditions warmth has become a disciplinary issue rather than a basic human need for many Jamaican students who attend public schools. Reports surfaced in the news that students from a St Catherine-based primary school were barred from wearing sweaters especially those not officially sanctioned by school uniform codes. This situation has reignited a long-standing debate: When do rules stop serving education and start undermining it https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/missing-the-point/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/missing-the-point/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019870599196422376) 2026-02-06T20:27Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Police are reporting that progress has been made into the probe of the murder of four men in Manchester recently with one of two persons of interest surrendering. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/person-interest-manchester-killings-surrenders-says-acp-phillips/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/person-interest-manchester-killings-surrenders-says-acp-phillips/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019873302756688261) 2026-02-06T20:38Z 635K followers, [---] engagements "A nine-hour British Airways flight from London to Jamaica reportedly turned into a church session after passengers broke out into prayer and preaching. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/passengers-turn-nine-hour-british-airways-flight-church-service/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/passengers-turn-nine-hour-british-airways-flight-church-service/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019876415563526213) 2026-02-06T20:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Twenty years after it was first released Sean Paul and Keyshia Coles #3 Billboard Hot [---] hit When You Gonna (Give it Up to Me) has re-entered multiple charts around the world. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/sean-paul-keyshia-coles-give-returns-charts-20-years/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/sean-paul-keyshia-coles-give-returns-charts-20-years/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019890565249417265) 2026-02-06T21:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "A May Day High School student succumbed to injuries she sustained after being struck by a reversing Toyota Coaster bus on the May Day main road in Manchester on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/may-day-high-student-dies-struck-reversing-bus/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/may-day-high-student-dies-struck-reversing-bus/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019939745804300743) 2026-02-07T01:02Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "France's financial crimes prosecutors told AFP Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into influential former minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline after revelations in the Epstein files. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/france-opens-probe-ex-minister-lang-epstein-revelations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/france-opens-probe-ex-minister-lang-epstein-revelations/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019951160803590282) 2026-02-07T01:47Z 635K followers, [----] engagements "Bad Dawg a Jamaican street-food brand best known for its sausages sold from mobile carts is marking its 14th anniversary as it expands its vendor network and retail footprint across the island. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/bad-dawg-marks-14-years-street-food-brand-expands-vendor-network-retail-presence https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/bad-dawg-marks-14-years-street-food-brand-expands-vendor-network-retail-presence" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019959478322622480) 2026-02-07T02:20Z 635.1K followers, 31.2K engagements "The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a crippling energy crisis worsened by US sanctions including the adoption of a four-day work week for state-owned companies and fuel sale restrictions. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/cuba-adopts-urgent-measures-address-energy-crisis https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/cuba-adopts-urgent-measures-address-energy-crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2019963859059241203) 2026-02-07T02:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "Recent Twenty20 (T20) series losses to Afghanistan and South Africa as well as another defeat by the former earlier this week means the build-up is far from ideal. Yet the West Indies must put it all together as they face Scotland in their opening game of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in India very early Saturday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/itch-turn-back-clock/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/itch-turn-back-clock/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2020105405540536537) 2026-02-07T12:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements "After almost six years of legal wrangling the fraud trial of former Education Minister and Senator Ruel Reid and his co-accused drew fresh judicial direction on Friday with presiding judge Justice Sanchia Burrell ordering that the matter be fully concluded by July [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/court-draws-line/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/court-draws-line/" [X Link](https://x.com/JamaicaObserver/status/2020122485736280101) 2026-02-07T13:08Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. 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Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category [--] storm, is approaching Jamaica, bringing strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges. The island is under a hurricane warning, and residents are being urged to stay indoors and take precautions. Evacuations are underway, with some residents seeking shelter and others preparing to ride out the storm.
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"Pizza Hut Jamaica will open a new restaurant in Cumberland Portmore as part of a $180 million investment by operator Restaurants of Jamaica (ROJ) the company said. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/pizza-hut-jamaica-open-180-million-restaurant-portmore/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/pizza-hut-jamaica-open-180-million-restaurant-portmore/"
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"Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Damion Crawford says he was not pressured into leaving the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee (PAAC). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/crawford-says-disagreement-led-paac-exit-eyes-pnp-leadership-spot/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/crawford-says-disagreement-led-paac-exit-eyes-pnp-leadership-spot/"
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"Global sportswear brand adidas has launched its Bob Marley Collection featuring the [----] Jamaica home and away kits that blend football heritage with the legendary musicians cultural influence. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/adidas-unveils-marley-inspired-jamaica-home-away-kits/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/adidas-unveils-marley-inspired-jamaica-home-away-kits/"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:36Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Liverpool and Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord until the end of the season the Dutch top-flight side said on Thursday. The 31-year-old with [--] England caps was released by Chelsea in January and was a free agent. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/free-agent-raheem-sterling-joins-feyenoord/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/free-agent-raheem-sterling-joins-feyenoord/"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Chris Paul a 12-time NBA All-Star point guard announced his retirement on Friday in a social media post after the 40-year-old American was released by the Toronto Raptors. This is it After [--] years Im stepping away from basketball Paul posted on Instagram after being dropped following his trade to Toronto by the Los Angeles Clippers last week. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/nba-star-chris-paul-retires-age-40-21-seasons/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/nba-star-chris-paul-retires-age-40-21-seasons/"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:24Z 635.1K followers, [----] 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 [--] to May [--]. #ReggaeBoyz #UnityCup2025 #Masicka #JamaicaToDiWorld 📷⚽🔥"
X Link 2025-05-27T20:54Z 635.1K followers, 105.4K engagements
"Reggae superstar Buju Banton is among several people complaining that containers filled with relief items for those affected by Hurricane Melissa are being stolen at the port. In a post on Instagram Buju said he could no longer stay quiet about what was happening. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/12/buju-banton-alleges-relief-items-stolen-port/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/12/buju-banton-alleges-relief-items-stolen-port/"
X Link 2025-11-12T22:11Z 635.1K followers, 337.7K engagements
"The United States on Friday told Caribbean countries that there are alternative methods available to recruit healthcare workers as it continued its criticism of the Cuban health brigade programme to the region. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:38Z 635.1K followers, 130K engagements
"A businessman has been charged with fraudulent conversion following an investigation into payments made for the importation of a motor vehicle between Thursday July [--] [----] and Wednesday January [--] [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/kingston-businessman-charged-fraudulent-conversion https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/kingston-businessman-charged-fraudulent-conversion"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Trinidad and Tobago government said it has been issued with two United States general licences which provides a clear and structured legal framework under US law for certain oil and gas activities in Venezuela. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/trinidad-gets-licences-united-states-oil-gas-activities-venezuela https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/trinidad-gets-licences-united-states-oil-gas-activities-venezuela"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Many Jamaican cricket followers more especially those with only limited digital connectivity in Hurricane Melissa-ravaged western Jamaica may well have missed it. But Mr Vitel Lawes the only Jamaican in the West Indies 15-man squad at the recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe was among the top players of the tournament. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/challenge-save-west-indies-cricket/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/challenge-save-west-indies-cricket/"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:03Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Respected British-Jamaican writer Dr Velma McClymont is calling on members of the Commonwealth Caribbean to defend the biracial Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle against outright racist attacks being meted out to her in some sections of the British media. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/defend-meghan-markle/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/defend-meghan-markle/"
X Link 2023-01-02T11:59Z 635.1K followers, 217.8K engagements
"Authentic reggae dancehall is BACK🔥 Think your dance can win $10000USD💵🔥💥 BEEENIE MAN KING OF THE DANCEHALL 👑 @kingbeenieman DANCE COMPETITION Legends dont fade 👉🏾 they go IMMORTAL🔥🌟✨ Now its your time to represent yaad & abroad 🕺🏽💃🏽 Show us your best moves to *IMMORTAL @thegiftedk @thechanelcartel @kemarmcgregor #1BillboardKing @realdennishalawrence @nodoprod_musicdistro #ImmortalDanceChallenge #BeenieMan #KingOfTheDancehall #DancehallLegend #ReggaeDancehall #USD10000 #ImmortalMoves #PaidPartnership https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703802814971951"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:52Z 635.1K followers, 69.6K engagements
"Jamaica are through to the Fifa Boys Under-17 World Cup in Qatar after beating 10-man Canada 3-1 in their top-of-the-table Concacaf Group G qualifier game in Alajuela Costa Rica on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/11/jamaica-3-1-canada-young-reggae-boyz-book-ticket-u17-world-cup/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/11/jamaica-3-1-canada-young-reggae-boyz-book-ticket-u17-world-cup/"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"CIBC Caribbean has introduced a digital platform that allows small businesses in Jamaica to open bank accounts entirely online as lenders expand remote services for entrepreneurs. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/cibc-caribbean-launches-online-business-account-opening-jamaica/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/cibc-caribbean-launches-online-business-account-opening-jamaica/"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:43Z 635.1K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Jamaica's Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has been lauded as a regional best practice in child labour prevention at the ongoing 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/path-recognised-among-regional-best-practices-fight-eliminate-child-labour/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/path-recognised-among-regional-best-practices-fight-eliminate-child-labour/"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Government is tapping into the motor vehicle concession regime for public sector employees in a bid to raise revenues following the fallout caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-apply-vehicles-imported-public-sector-workers/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-apply-vehicles-imported-public-sector-workers/"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A suspect in the Bayshore Park double murder was shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Harbour View Kingston on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/suspect-in-harbour-view-double-murder-killed-in-police-confrontation/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/suspect-in-harbour-view-double-murder-killed-in-police-confrontation/"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Wisynco Group Chairman William Mahfood has mounted a strong challenge to the Governments newly announced Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on sweetened beverages warning that the levy could fall hardest on Jamaicas poorest households while doing little to meaningfully reduce consumption or improve public health. The tax tabled on Thursday in the first sitting of the House of Representatives for the new parliamentary year as part of the Ministry Paper on Revenue Measures for 2026/2027 proposes SCT of $0.02 per millilitre on non-alcoholic sweetened beverages"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:19Z 635.1K followers, 55.1K engagements
"Sports Minister Olivia Babsy Grange says she remains optimistic about the future of sports in Jamaicaparticularly footballfollowing the Reggae Boyz U17 teams qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Positioning herself as both a proud Jamaican and a proud minister Grange underscored the value of continued investment in youth development. When the athletes or the footballers excel we feel that it is worth the investment she stated noting that she views sport as a powerful social intervention tool. The minister added that the young Reggae Boyz achievement is significant not only for the"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:51Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Member of Parliament for St Thomas Eastern Yvonne Rose-Marie Shaw has voiced disappointment with the [----] Throne Speech arguing that it failed to reflect the ongoing challenges facing the forgotten parish of St Thomas. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/watch-throne-speech-not-capture-realities-st-thomas-says-mp-shaw/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/watch-throne-speech-not-capture-realities-st-thomas-says-mp-shaw/"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:24Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaica Observer is alerting the public to the existence of unauthorised websites and social media accounts that are falsely using our name logo and other brand elements to mislead individuals. These fraudulent platforms are not affiliated with Jamaica Observer Limited in any way. They may attempt to collect personal information solicit payments or otherwise misrepresent our services. We strongly advise the public to exercise caution and to verify that they are interacting with our official channels only."
X Link 2026-02-13T17:28Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Multi-Grammy winning artiste Gramps Morgan has teamed up with Gassy Dread the musical persona of Antigua and Barbudas Prime Minister Gaston Browne to produce the single Reparations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:19Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has donated a generator to Roger Clarke High School in Balaclava St Elizabeth enabling approximately [--] per cent of the student population to return to classes following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on October [--] [----] as a category five storm causing widespread destruction to mostly the western region of the island. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/bglc-donates-generator-roger-clarke-high-help-restore-normalcy/"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:32Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Planning Institute of Jamaica launched Jamaicas Multidimensional Poverty Index which is intended to provide a complementary measure to traditional poverty assessments that focus entirely on income metrics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/jamaicas-multidimensional-poverty-index-escaping-economic-kpi-trap-keenan-falconer https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/jamaicas-multidimensional-poverty-index-escaping-economic-kpi-trap-keenan-falconer"
X Link 2026-02-13T20:47Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Do you have a business in the construction industry Put your business in front of customers who are ready to build renovate and invest. Advertise with the Jamaica Observer and connect directly with the audiences that matter most. Maximize your reach through newspaper and high-impact social media advertising. Book your Ads today Contact your sales representative or Eileen Chambers at (876) 473-8633 orchamberse@jamaicaobserver.com. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022444129750270079 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022444129750270079"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:53Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A 75-year-old man has become the 33rd road fatality since the start of the year after he succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in the parish capital on Thursday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/75-y-o-pedal-cyclist-killed-hanover-crash https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/75-y-o-pedal-cyclist-killed-hanover-crash"
X Link 2026-02-14T02:21Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South America's first-ever gold in the Winter Olympics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Excellence Group has announced plans to spend US$25 million to expand its Excellence Oyster Bay property in Trelawny with the addition of five luxury villas creating [--] new rooms by the end of this year. The group has also indicated that it plans to introduce a new brand to the island by [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/10/us25-m-excellence-resort-expansion-planned-trelawny/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/10/us25-m-excellence-resort-expansion-planned-trelawny/"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:52Z 635.1K followers, 10.7K engagements
"The imposition of General Consumption Tax (GCT) on digital services and intangibles is estimated to raise $300 million in revenue for the Government in the 2026/27 fiscal year and $4.2 billion in 2027/28. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-imposed-digital-services-intangibles-supplied-overseas-williams/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/12/gct-imposed-digital-services-intangibles-supplied-overseas-williams/"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Multi-Grammy winning artiste Gramps Morgan has teamed up with Gassy Dread the musical persona of Antigua and Barbudas Prime Minister Gaston Browne to produce the single Reparations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/13/gramps-morgan-antigua-pm-gaston-gassy-dread-browne-set-release-reparations/"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:06Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Brazils Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the mens alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South Americas first-ever gold in the Winter Olympics. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/brazils-braathen-wins-south-americas-first-ever-winter-olympic-gold/"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:14Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Passenger Princess and Girls Dem Bubble Gum hitmaker Valiant one of the hottest dancehall acts on the scene recently signed with liquor brand Campari as its newest brand ambassador. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/valiants-valentines-day-essentials/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/valiants-valentines-day-essentials/"
X Link 2026-02-14T19:55Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation the Kremlin said Thursday urging its [---] million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/russia-cracks-whatsapp-pushes-state-backed-rival/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/14/russia-cracks-whatsapp-pushes-state-backed-rival/"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:36Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Ongoing dispute ends with man's stabbing death http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Ongoing_dispute_ends_with_mans_stabbing_death http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Ongoing_dispute_ends_with_mans_stabbing_death"
X Link 2020-01-14T15:51Z 635.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Pharmaceutical company Dr Reddys Laboratory has donated essential medication valued at US$215000 to bolster Jamaicas ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/28/dr-reddys-donates-us215000-medicines-hurricane-recovery-nhf-lead-distribution https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/28/dr-reddys-donates-us215000-medicines-hurricane-recovery-nhf-lead-distribution"
X Link 2025-11-28T22:38Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"American actress Myhala Herrold best known for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC finance drama Industry touched down in Jamaica for the first time ever and the moment was overwhelming. In a TikTok video posted today the rising star thanked Delta Airlines after Jamaica Love by @busysignal_turf started playing over the aircraft speakers as the plane descended. Herrold whose father is Jamaican said she barely touched the ground and Im already a mess sharing that returning to the land of her heritage brought her to tears. The Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind actress"
X Link 2025-12-04T02:33Z 635K followers, 1.8M engagements
"Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday said it has not been officially informed of the latest migration policy of the United States where Washington announced it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas for [--] countries including [--] in the Caribbean Community (Caricom) region. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/15/guyana-suriname-tt-not-included-latest-us-visa-policy-caribbean/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/15/guyana-suriname-tt-not-included-latest-us-visa-policy-caribbean/"
X Link 2026-01-15T20:53Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Antigua and Barbuda Government has again defended the decision to recruit health workers from Ghana saying that it is an attempt to deal with a serious problem within the health sector. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/21/antigua-defends-decision-recruit-nurses-ghana/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/21/antigua-defends-decision-recruit-nurses-ghana/"
X Link 2026-01-21T15:41Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Former PM Dr Keith Mitchell Thursday night bowed out of politics in Grenada after he named Dr Adrian Joseph as his successor to the St George North West constituency that he has represented in the legislative chambers since [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/23/grenadas-former-pm-bows-politics/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/23/grenadas-former-pm-bows-politics/"
X Link 2026-01-23T12:31Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"This weekTuesday Style Fashion (TSF) shines the spotlight on Island Magnolia at Round Hill Hotel and Villas. "Our collaboration with Round Hill is very new but it represents an exciting evolution for the brand. Were thrilled to be bringing exceptional regional designers into one of the Caribbeans most iconic and esteemed resorts" shares the Rousseau sisters Suzanne and Michelle co-principals of Island Magnolia. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/fashion-radar-island-magnolia/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/fashion-radar-island-magnolia/"
X Link 2026-01-27T18:12Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A lucky ticket holder from Westmoreland has won the Lotto jackpot the first in [----] bagging $71 million. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/first-lotto-jackpot-winner-2026-hits-71-million https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/27/first-lotto-jackpot-winner-2026-hits-71-million"
X Link 2026-01-28T01:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The International Monetary Fund has urged Suriname to reset fiscal and monetary policy after warning that recent slippages have eroded hard-won stabilisation gains. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/imf-urges-policy-reset-suriname-debt-tops-100-per-cent-gdp/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/imf-urges-policy-reset-suriname-debt-tops-100-per-cent-gdp/"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:16Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Several employees of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) staged a protest at the organisations offices on Wednesday following the death of a colleague who was electrocuted while on duty. The deceased has been identified as Garfield Johnson a sanitation worker who was injured during operations on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/watch-nswma-workers-protest-colleague-dies-electrocution/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/watch-nswma-workers-protest-colleague-dies-electrocution/"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:26Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"SAINT International's model Sanique Dill walked the VIKTOR & ROLF Haute Couture Spring/Summer [----] in Paris show on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/jamaican-model-walks-paris-show/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/28/jamaican-model-walks-paris-show/"
X Link 2026-01-29T00:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A Norman Manley High School student who sued the school the Ministry of Education and the Attorney General after he was punched in the mouth and injured by a pupil who accused him of stealing his shoe polish was awarded several million in damages by a Supreme Court judge who found that the teachers failure to intervene is a clear breach of the duty and the standard of care owed to the injured child. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/student-wins-school-fight-lawsuit/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/student-wins-school-fight-lawsuit/"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:59Z 635.1K followers, 54.4K engagements
"Young Jamaica the youth arm of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Opposition Spokesman on Health Alfred Dawes over their handling of questions surrounding the importation of dialysis machines linked to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/young-jamaica-criticises-golding-dawes-dialysis-machine-controversy/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/young-jamaica-criticises-golding-dawes-dialysis-machine-controversy/"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaica assumed the lead in Group D of Concacaf Womens U17 qualifier on Thursday after beating St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-0 at Stadion Guillermo Prospero Trinidad in Oranjestad. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/jamaica-beat-st-vincent-concacaf-womens-u17-qualifier/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/jamaica-beat-st-vincent-concacaf-womens-u17-qualifier/"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A man said to be of unsound mind was fatally shot after he reportedly hurled stones at the police resulting in a cop nursing a head injury off Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/"
X Link 2026-01-29T23:18Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A man said to be of unsound mind was fatally shot after he reportedly hurled stones at the police resulting in a cop nursing a head injury off Caledonia Road in Mandeville on Thursday. Police have not yet ascertained the mans identity. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/man-fatally-shot-alleged-stoning-cop-mandeville/"
X Link 2026-01-30T00:13Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Students of Muschett High School in Trelawny will benefit from safer more reliable transportation through a grant agreement with the Embassy of Japan for two school buses. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/japan-donates-two-school-buses-muschett-high/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/29/japan-donates-two-school-buses-muschett-high/"
X Link 2026-01-30T00:27Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Jamaicas fiscal watchdog has warned that rising public sector wage pressures are already straining the budget complicating the Governments ability to finance post-hurricane reconstruction. The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) said compensation costs exceeded budgeted levels in the first half of the fiscal year and could climb further as unsettled wage negotiations conclude adding pressure to public finances. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/wage-pressures-strain-budget/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/wage-pressures-strain-budget/"
X Link 2026-01-30T12:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Thursday made an impassioned appeal to Jamaicans to call out instances of children being sexually abused while emphasising the need for proper policies to protect them. At the same time Morris Dixon said she is particularly keen on working to improve Jamaicas adoption framework and laws to encourage people to foster and increase the availability of programmes for special needs children https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/call-it-out/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/call-it-out/"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:05Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Suriname Health Minister Andr Misiekaba is urging the population to take precaution after the country recorded one death and [---] cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/suriname-records-nearly-150-cases-chikungunya-virus-cases/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/suriname-records-nearly-150-cases-chikungunya-virus-cases/"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:17Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Thirty-two Government entities have so far implemented some aspects of flexible work arrangements and the Administration is encouraging others to get on board. This was revealed by minister with responsibility for Efficiency Innovation and Digital Transformation Ambassador Audrey Marks. Full implementation begins on February [--] on a phased basis commencing with staggered working hours. However Marks emphasised that the traditional working hours of 8:30 am-5:00 pm in the public service will remain available to all employees. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/flexible-work-gains-ground/"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:41Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Prime Minister John Briceo says Belize is looking to deepen cooperation with Guyana in agriculture tourism and education as the country hosts President Irfaan Ali over the weekend. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/belize-hoping-strengthen-relations-guyana-visit-president-ali/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/belize-hoping-strengthen-relations-guyana-visit-president-ali/"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:01Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Grieving family and friends are now gathering at the Cross Keys Church of God of Prophecy in south Manchester to bid farewell to nine-year-old Amoya Moore who died on December [--] when she was struck by a garbage truck. On December [--] shortly after walking by the garbage truck metres away from her house and telling the crew Good morning the grade four student was struck by the truck. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/watch-9-year-old-amoya-moores-funeral-underway/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/watch-9-year-old-amoya-moores-funeral-underway/"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:16Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has expressed confidence that the new building at Greater Portmore Health Centre will be open to the public by the middle of this year. Tufton provided the update during a tour of the construction work on Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/660-m-greater-portmore-health-centre-expansion-track-mid-year-says-tufton/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/660-m-greater-portmore-health-centre-expansion-track-mid-year-says-tufton/"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Dear Editor Several higher educational institutions had postponed their highly anticipated graduation ceremonies from November [----] to January [----] due to the impact of Category [--] Hurricane Melissa which disrupted the academic calendar. Some of these graduates have already secured employment which is good but the reality is that many will struggle to find decent-paying jobs. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/what-degree-should-you-pursue/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/what-degree-should-you-pursue/"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:56Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"With the period for free rides aboard the Rural School Bus system coming to an end on February [--] the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) is reporting that only [----] cards have been collected by parents while [----] cards remain at [---] schools for collection. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/low-take-rural-school-bus-card-ahead-feb-1-deadline/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/low-take-rural-school-bus-card-ahead-feb-1-deadline/"
X Link 2026-01-30T21:07Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Whine and Kotch a [----] release by J Capri and Charly Black produced by Rvssian has been certified silver in the United Kingdom. The song which topped multiple iTunes Reggae charts across Europe upon its release in late [----] was certified by the British Phonographic Industry on Friday January [--] for the sales and streaming equivalent of [------] units. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/j-capri-charly-black-mine-silver-uk-whine-kotch/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/j-capri-charly-black-mine-silver-uk-whine-kotch/"
X Link 2026-01-30T22:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Evelyn Carridice the sister of the late Bunny Wailer has announced that Trench Town will officially open Reggae Month [----] with a community-led launch that will underline the importance of the contribution of the Livingston family in both The Wailers and Trench Towns overall musical legacy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/trench-town-rocks-emphasise-bunny-wailer-familys-cultural-impact/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/trench-town-rocks-emphasise-bunny-wailer-familys-cultural-impact/"
X Link 2026-01-31T00:45Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A minor earthquake was felt in Clarendon Mandeville and St Elizabeth on Friday. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies the [---] magnitude quake was felt at about 5:41 pm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/minor-earthquake-felt-sections-jamaica-20260131-0118-360006/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/minor-earthquake-felt-sections-jamaica-20260131-0118-360006/"
X Link 2026-01-31T02:45Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Venezuela's acting president announced on Friday a proposal for mass amnesty in the country in her latest major reform since the US toppling of Nicolas Maduro just weeks ago. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/venezuelan-interim-president-announces-mass-amnesty-push https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/30/venezuelan-interim-president-announces-mass-amnesty-push"
X Link 2026-01-31T02:52Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Alicia King believes the 12-year prison sentence handed down to her ex-boyfriend Antwone Grey for setting her ablaze just over two years ago is not enough given the pain she endured undergoing more than [--] surgeries. At the same time she expressed gratitude for the justice system the police and her legal team noting that many victims never see their cases get to this stage. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/12-years-not-enough/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/12-years-not-enough/"
X Link 2026-01-31T12:21Z 635.1K followers, 66.5K engagements
"Late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein proposed introducing a Russian woman to King Charles III's brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor newly released documents showed Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/epstein-offered-ex-prince-andrew-meeting-russian-woman-files https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/epstein-offered-ex-prince-andrew-meeting-russian-woman-files"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:06Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Samantha Biggs surprised the capacity congregation at Cross Keys Church of God of Prophecy in south Manchester on Friday when she delivered the eulogy at her nine-year-old daughters funeral. Amid the depths of her unimaginable grief the heartbroken mother told the congregation that the strength they were witnessing did not come from her own broken spirit but from the power of God. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/grieving-mom-finds-gods-strength-daughters-funeral/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/grieving-mom-finds-gods-strength-daughters-funeral/"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:37Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"In a historic move for Jamaican culture the Ministry of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sport has officially named Etana as the first-ever Reggae Month Ambassador for [----]. As a powerhouse of the genre and the only female reggae artiste to achieve two Grammy nominations Etana is thought to represent the musics global legacy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/strong-one-takes-mantle/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/strong-one-takes-mantle/"
X Link 2026-01-31T20:11Z 635K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright and his wife Jodi-Ann have been charged following an alleged drug seizure at their Catherine Hall Montego Bay home on Thursday January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/former-reggae-boy-hector-wright-and-wife-charged-in-cocaine-seizure/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/former-reggae-boy-hector-wright-and-wife-charged-in-cocaine-seizure/"
X Link 2026-01-31T20:54Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Strengthening adoption foster care and support for children with special needs has been identified as a national priority to ensure better outcomes for vulnerable children across Jamaica. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/modern-adoption-foster-care-systems-needed-improve-child-welfare-morris-dixon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/modern-adoption-foster-care-systems-needed-improve-child-welfare-morris-dixon/"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Cayman Islands Government has sent US$1 million to Jamaica to help the island recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/cayman-islands-sends-us1m-support-jamaicas-hurricane-recovery/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/cayman-islands-sends-us1m-support-jamaicas-hurricane-recovery/"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck has urged newly commissioned Justices of the Peace to play a more active role in crime-reduction efforts by working closely with law-enforcement authorities and serving as trusted leaders within their communities. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/justice-minister-urges-jps-support-crime-reduction-efforts https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/justice-minister-urges-jps-support-crime-reduction-efforts"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:55Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaicans who have had criminal convictions expunged overseas should not assume their records will be automatically cleared at home Government Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon cautioned on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/its-not-automatic/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/its-not-automatic/"
X Link 2026-01-31T23:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard is reporting that it recovered the body of a missing boy from the Rio Cobre in St Catherine on Saturday. According to the Coast Guard divers from its 2nd District responded to a request to conduct a search for the minor who reportedly had gone missing in the river earlier that day around 2pm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/jdf-coast-guard-recovers-body-boy-rio-cobre/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/31/jdf-coast-guard-recovers-body-boy-rio-cobre/"
X Link 2026-02-01T01:33Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Counsellor Valentines Day is coming up soon and I need some advice for my partner in advance. We have been together four years and like clockwork before the day he will claim that he doesnt believe in commercialised holidays and gets me nothing but then right after when its his birthday in March suddenly he demands that I show and reward him with all the love and gifts. Love gifts are really important to me and I need to feel special on Valentines. Mind you when we were first dating he was very romantic. I think hes just cheap and selfish. How can I change this fast"
X Link 2026-02-01T02:33Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has warned the men and women under his command that their conduct could torpedo the good work they have done in the recent past and the strong support they now enjoy. Much of the challenges that we have faced are caused by our very own Blake wrote in his column in the latest weekly Force Orders. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/self-inflicted-wounds-hurting-jcf-says-blake/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/self-inflicted-wounds-hurting-jcf-says-blake/"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:57Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Two people are feared dead following a two-vehicle crash along a section of the Carey Park main road in Trelawny on Sunday morning. The identities of the deceased have not yet been ascertained. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/two-feared-dead-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/two-feared-dead-trelawny-crash/"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"February [--] marks the beginning of Reggae Month in Jamaica. It is also the birthday of Dennis Brown the crown prince of reggae who was born in [----]. Here is a look at some of Dennis Browns finest moments with producers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/look-back-dennis-browns-greatest-collaborations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/look-back-dennis-browns-greatest-collaborations/"
X Link 2026-02-01T14:30Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Shenese Walker ran a Florida State (FSU) and Atlantic Coast (ACC) womens 60m record of [----] seconds in the semi-finals of the event at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville Arkansas on Saturday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/shenese-walker-runs-7-09-seconds-break-fsu-acc-60m-record https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/shenese-walker-runs-7-09-seconds-break-fsu-acc-60m-record"
X Link 2026-02-01T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Detectives in Manchester were kept busy on Saturday night into Sunday morning as gunmen went on a rampage killing four men in three incidents. The incidents happened in New Hall Old England and Ellen Street. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-bloodshed-four-killed-manchester-overnight/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-bloodshed-four-killed-manchester-overnight/"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:21Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"A fire is currently raging at Ammars Department Store on King Street in downtown Kingston. At least three units from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) have responded and are on the scene working to contain the blaze. (Video: Garfield Robinson) https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-fire-rages-ammars-department-store-king-street/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/watch-fire-rages-ammars-department-store-king-street/"
X Link 2026-02-01T20:26Z 635.1K followers, 12.2K engagements
"At three years of age Anthony Harriott and his siblings were taken into State care. Now a successful sales consultant for a leading distributor Harriott returned last Thursday to inspire [--] wards of the State. In our story we share the same first chapter but you see the second chapter heres a pen we are writing our second chapter now and were using education to change that chapter said a smartly dressed Harriott as he delivered his testimonial at the Child Protection and Family Services Agencys (CPFSAs) [----] Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony."
X Link 2026-02-01T23:12Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Recording artiste Keznamdi won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album on Sunday for his 13-track set Blxxd and Fyah. Keznamdi won over albums by Lila Ike (Treasure Self Love) Vybz Kartel (Heart and Soul) Mortimer (From Within) and Jesse Royal (No Place Like Home). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/keznamdi-wins-grammy-best-reggae-album/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/keznamdi-wins-grammy-best-reggae-album/"
X Link 2026-02-02T00:24Z 635K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Reggae royalty in the building ✨ 📸 Spotted at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026: Keznamdi Lila Ik and Jesse Royal representing the soul sound and global influence of Jamaican music. From conscious lyrics to timeless vibes these artistes continue to carry reggae culture forward with authenticity and pride. Big energy. Pure talent. Jamaica to the world. 🌍🎶 📷:@grammys/@jesseroyal1/@djstefanomusic/AFP #ReggaeGrammys2026 #JamaicanMusic #ReggaeCulture #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018120075241304198 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018120075241304198"
X Link 2026-02-02T00:31Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Followers of influencer Kerry Ann Chiney K Collins turned out at Tracks and Records on Sunday for the trailer premiere of Stew Peas. The almost two-minute-long trailer provided a glimpse into the storyline of the film which sees Collins playing a detective named Tessa in a psychological thriller which boasts plenty of drama and suspense. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/first-look-rave-reviews-stew-peas-trailer-premiere/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/01/first-look-rave-reviews-stew-peas-trailer-premiere/"
X Link 2026-02-02T01:41Z 635.1K followers, 13K engagements
"Today's Clovis Toon Monday February [--] [----]. To see more cartoons click the link: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/category/cartoon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/category/cartoon/"
X Link 2026-02-02T11:40Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A highly qualified Jamaican nurse who left for greener pastures in the United States nearly two decades ago has some frank words for Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton specifically regarding his call for nurses to come home to help deal with a crisis in the health sector. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/nope-not-coming-back/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/nope-not-coming-back/"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:52Z 635.1K followers, 33.3K engagements
"Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the three-day World Governments Summit [----] opening in Dubai on Tuesday provides an invaluable platform for small states like his to influence global policy conversations. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/antigua-pm-attending-world-governments-summit/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/antigua-pm-attending-world-governments-summit/"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Bail has been extended for a St James call centre worker who has been charged with simple larceny following the disappearance and alleged use of a colleagues bank card and cash. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bail-extended-call-centre-worker-accused-using-colleagues-bank-card/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bail-extended-call-centre-worker-accused-using-colleagues-bank-card/"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:29Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Police have named two persons for questioning in connection with four killings in less than [--] hours between Saturday night and Sunday morning in Manchester. Head of the Manchester police Superintendent Carey Duncan identified two men hours after gunmen went on a rampage across three communities namely New Hall Old England and Ellen Street. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/manchester-police-name-two-men-questioning-following-four-murders/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/manchester-police-name-two-men-questioning-following-four-murders/"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming [----] World Cup. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:20Z 635K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Kendrick Lamar is now the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history surpassing the long-standing record held by Jay-Z. According to Los Angeles Times Lamar entered Sundays Grammy Awards ceremony with [--] wins overtaking Jay-Zs total of [--] after securing the award for Best Rap Album for GNX during the pre-telecast ceremony. By the end of the night he had [--] wins. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/kendrick-lamar-becomes-awarded-rapper-grammy-history/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/kendrick-lamar-becomes-awarded-rapper-grammy-history/"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Peoples National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/jolyan-silvera-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-wifes-death/"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:15Z 635.1K followers, 25.6K engagements
"The Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in Manchester has received a donation of supplies from newly formed United States (US) based diaspora foundation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:34Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in Manchester has received a donation of supplies from newly formed United States (US) based diaspora foundation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/percy-junor-hospital-get-us30000-supplies/"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:13Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A 44-year-old teacher has been slapped with several charges following a seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition at his home in Greater Portmore St Catherine on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/teacher-charged-following-seizure-firearms-ammo-home-portmore https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/teacher-charged-following-seizure-firearms-ammo-home-portmore"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:38Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The St Mary police have captured a man wanted for a murder in Jack Vale district Bull Bay St Andrew in November [----]. Thirty-two -year-old office administrator Kerrin Bailey otherwise known as Bones of Liguanea Kingston [--] and Sport Road Islington St Mary was captured by lawmen during an early morning operation on Monday February [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-capture-wanted-man-bones-murder/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-capture-wanted-man-bones-murder/"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:34Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaican football prodigy Dujuan Whisper Richards has completed a loan move from English Premier League club Chelsea FC to second tier team Leicester City according to his agent Craig Butler who said it was an important move for the player. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/dujuan-richards-joins-leicester-city-loan-agent/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/dujuan-richards-joins-leicester-city-loan-agent/"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:22Z 635K followers, 17.4K engagements
"The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming [----] World Cup. In a post on X the embassy said the US is prepared to welcome visitors from around the world to the greatest FIFA World Cup [----] in history. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/us-embassy-invites-jamaicans-apply-visas-ahead-world-cup-2026/"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:14Z 635.1K followers, 20.5K engagements
"The United States (US) dollar on Monday February [--] ended at $157.54 remaining unchanged according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/forex-157-54-one-us-dollar-20260202-2243-385297 https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/forex-157-54-one-us-dollar-20260202-2243-385297"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:44Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Guyanas President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday said that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) must be afforded a seat at the global table where the impact of climate change is being discussed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyana-president-says-sids-must-given-seat-table-discuss-impact-climate-change https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyana-president-says-sids-must-given-seat-table-discuss-impact-climate-change"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Dear Mrs Macaulay Can I sue a man for knowingly having an incurable STD and passing it on to me I just found out that I now have herpes because my ex-partner is a carrier and did not inform me. He said he was never symptomatic at any time that we were intimate that he protected himself and that his health is his personal business. What can I do https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/allwoman/2026/02/02/ex-wilfully-infected-partner-std/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/allwoman/2026/02/02/ex-wilfully-infected-partner-std/"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:59Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Guyanas President Dr Irfaan Ali says differences of opinion within the 15-member regional integration groupingCarciom should not be viewed as divisive as he sought to soften the recent impact of differences in the regional integration movement. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyanas-president-downplays-divisions-within-caricom https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/guyanas-president-downplays-divisions-within-caricom"
X Link 2026-02-03T00:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Police have identified the two men who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on a section of the North Coast Highway in Trelawny Sunday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:09Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a spokesman for the ex-president said heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bill-hillary-clinton-testify-us-house-epstein-probe https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/bill-hillary-clinton-testify-us-house-epstein-probe"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:17Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Police have identified the two men who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on a section of the North Coast Highway in Trelawny Sunday morning. The deceased are 50-year-old Donovan Robinson of Lyndhurst Crescent Kingston [--] and Lloyd Buchanan also of a Kingston address. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/police-identify-men-killed-trelawny-crash/"
X Link 2026-02-03T01:34Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"US President Donald Trump said Monday that Mexico would stop sending oil to Cuba which is already struggling after supplies from its traditional provider Venezuela dried up following the fall of Nicolas Maduro. Its a failed nation. Mexico is going to cease sending them oil Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about Cuba. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/trump-says-mexico-will-cease-sending-oil-cuba/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/02/trump-says-mexico-will-cease-sending-oil-cuba/"
X Link 2026-02-03T03:23Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaica will learn today whether the Office of the Director of Prosecutions (ODPP) will accept a manslaughter plea entered on Monday by former Peoples National Party Member of Parliament (MP) Jolyan Silvera in the [----] shooting death of his wife Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/shock-guilty-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/shock-guilty-plea/"
X Link 2026-02-03T11:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The French Senate has given the green light to Martinique to seek associate membership with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) after it officially signed the accession agreement at the Caricom summit held in Barbados in February last year. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/martinique-gets-green-light-seek-caricom-associate-membership/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/martinique-gets-green-light-seek-caricom-associate-membership/"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:47Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaican rising star Dujuan Whisper Richards has secured a loan move from Chelsea to former English Premier League champions Leicester City until the end of the English football season. The development was confirmed on Monday by Richards agent Craig Butler in an exclusive interview with the Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/butler-sings-positives-whisper-loan-leicester/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/butler-sings-positives-whisper-loan-leicester/"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bermudas volume of retail sales index increased by [---] per cent in August last year as compared to the same period the previous year while consumers paid [---] per cent more last year than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/bermuda-records-increase-volume-retail-sales-index-last-august/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/bermuda-records-increase-volume-retail-sales-index-last-august/"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:41Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Strong winds associated with a cold front have caused power outages in sections of several parishes with restoration efforts now underway. In a release on Tuesday the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) said the adverse weather conditions have affected electricity supply in parts of Hanover St Ann the Corporate Area St Catherine and Clarendon. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/several-communities-without-power-due-cold-front-winds/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/several-communities-without-power-due-cold-front-winds/"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:05Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera was seen smiling Tuesday morning as he was being taken from a courtroom to a holding cell at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Born to two deaf parents who have limited formal education Toni Lee has earned an honours degree from The University of the West Indies a milestone her family celebrates as a triumph of determination. Though both her parents are deaf they worked tirelessly to ensure Toni Lee received a good education with her mother earning a living as a seamstress and her father as a mechanic. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/born-silence-raised-sacrifice/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/born-silence-raised-sacrifice/"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:20Z 635.1K followers, 22.8K engagements
"The driver of a Toyota Regius Ace motor van was taken to hospital Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lyndhurst Road and Beechwood Avenue in St Andrew. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/driver-injured-collision-lyndhurst-road-beechwood-avenue-intersection/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/driver-injured-collision-lyndhurst-road-beechwood-avenue-intersection/"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Former Member of Parliament Jolyan Silvera was seen smiling Tuesday morning as he was being taken from a courtroom to a holding cell at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/silvera-seen-smiling-prosecutors-mull-manslaughter-plea/"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:27Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"They say some matches are made in heaven but for Sasha-Gaye Fraser and Ainsley Alladice the proof was in a journey travelled with prayer. On August [--] [----] that path led them to the altar at Boone Hall Oasis St Andrew where they officially became one. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/perfect-for-me/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/perfect-for-me/"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:39Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Saint International model Naki Depass continues to make waves internationally having been selected to appear in the Spring [----] advertising campaign for American luxury fashion brand Lafayette [---]. The beauty from Vere Clarendon stars in the just-landed advertising campaign for Lafayette 148s Spring [----] collection of its latest womenswear arrivals. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/saint-internationals-naki-depass-books-lafayette-148s-spring-2026-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/saint-internationals-naki-depass-books-lafayette-148s-spring-2026-campaign/"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:01Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says several of its transformers that were scheduled for installation to support electricity restoration works in Westmoreland have been destroyed by acts of vandalism. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:42Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says several of its transformers that were scheduled for installation to support electricity restoration works in Westmoreland have been destroyed by acts of vandalism. According to the company in a media release Tuesday evening the transformers were left overnight at a church property in the parish in order to begin restoration the following morning as part of preparation work. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/jps-transformers-earmarked-restoration-effort-westmoreland-destroyed-vandals/"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The St James police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a double murder in the Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) after the bullet-riddled bodies of two unidentified men were discovered Tuesday morning. The Norwood ZOSO had recorded no murders or shootings in [----] and similarly no murders were reported in the area in [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/police-probe-double-murder-norwood-zoso/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/police-probe-double-murder-norwood-zoso/"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:15Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The fourth supplementary estimates which will see $14.36 billion being added to the 2025-2026 Budget was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. In tabling the estimates Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams explained that $13.4 billion of the amount relates to Hurricane Melissa expenditure approved by Cabinet subsequent to either the preparation of or the approval of the third supplementary estimates in December [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/14-billion-added-budget-williams-tables-fourth-supplementary-estimates/"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:26Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The St James police have imposed a curfew in a section of Norwood St James following a double murder in the community which has been under a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) since June [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/curfew-imposed-norwood-following-double-murder https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/curfew-imposed-norwood-following-double-murder"
X Link 2026-02-04T00:41Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Dear Editor The year was [----] and a dozen years had elapsed since the conclusion of World War I. It was also [--] years since the major football nations formed the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/will-african-team-make-world-cup-finals-year/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/03/will-african-team-make-world-cup-finals-year/"
X Link 2026-02-04T01:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has flagged Minister of Energy Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz for breaching Governments procurement guidelines when he authorised the purchase of [---] Starlink devices in the amount of $12.12 million. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-flagged-breaching-procurement-guidelines-purchase-starlink-devices/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-flagged-breaching-procurement-guidelines-purchase-starlink-devices/"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:07Z 635.1K followers, 27.3K engagements
"Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern Peter Bunting has urged the clerk to the Houses of Parliament to accept responsibility for internal errors after a $28.96-million credit card transfer escaped detection for four months exposing what he described as a serious breakdown in basic financial oversight. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/take-responsibility/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/take-responsibility/"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:13Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"When the [----] Winter Olympics begins in two days there will be for the first time two Caribbean nations competing in the four-man bobsleigh event including Jamaica. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation shared the news that Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will represent the region in the event. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/two-caribbean-countries-compete-four-man-bobsleigh-winter-olympics/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/two-caribbean-countries-compete-four-man-bobsleigh-winter-olympics/"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:36Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Childrens advocacy group Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is expressing deep concern and condemnation of a recent incident at a primary school in Spanish Town Saint Catherine where students jackets were reportedly confiscated by school administrators leaving children exposed to chilly conditions during a cold front. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/fi-children-foundation-condemns-confiscation-students-jackets-amid-cold-front/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/fi-children-foundation-condemns-confiscation-students-jackets-amid-cold-front/"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:57Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Billionaire Elon Musk has drawn criticism after taking aim at director Christopher Nolan over the reported casting of Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyongo in Nolans upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/elon-musk-criticises-speculated-casting-lupita-nyongo-helen-troy/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/elon-musk-criticises-speculated-casting-lupita-nyongo-helen-troy/"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Marlon Hylton head coach of Jamaicas young Reggae Girlz praised his teams discipline tactical awareness and belief after their 1-0 win over Honduras as they booked a spot in the next round of the [----] Concacaf Womens Under-17 Qualifiers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/coach-elated-u-17-reggae-girlz-advance-concacaf-qualifiers-final-round/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/coach-elated-u-17-reggae-girlz-advance-concacaf-qualifiers-final-round/"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:49Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Gunmen killed at least [---] people in Nigeria's Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months a Red Cross official said Wednesday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/gunmen-kill-least-162-new-nigeria-attack/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/gunmen-kill-least-162-new-nigeria-attack/"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"One of Jamaicas most iconic tourism landmarks Floyds Pelican Bar has officially reopened following extensive repairs after back-to-back impacts from Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/pelican-bar-reopens/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/pelican-bar-reopens/"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:20Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaican supermodel Tami Williams is officially a Tommy girl. Securing her latest major client the Saint International model stars in the freshly unveiledadvertising campaignfor Tommy Hilfiger's signature fragrances Tommy Girl and Tommy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:58Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Tropical Battery Company Limited has requested an extension to file its audited financial statements for the year ended September [--] [----] pushing the deadline to February [--] [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/tropical-battery-seeks-extension-audited-financial-statements/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/tropical-battery-seeks-extension-audited-financial-statements/"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:19Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A man who plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in September [----] two months before the United States (US) election was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/man-sentenced-life-prison-plotting-kill-trump-2024/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/man-sentenced-life-prison-plotting-kill-trump-2024/"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:57Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Minister Daryl Vaz has rejected the auditor generals findings that he breached procurement rules in the acquisition of StarLink satellite devices following the devastation caused by Category [--] Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-rejects-auditor-generals-procurement-findings-defends-starlink-acquisition-hurricane-melissa/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/vaz-rejects-auditor-generals-procurement-findings-defends-starlink-acquisition-hurricane-melissa/"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:53Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Senator Marlon Morgan has accused Peoples National Party President Mark Golding over what he described as a prolonged failure to remove Dennis Gordon from Parliaments Public Accounts Committee and to secure his resignation as PNP Region [--] chairman. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/morgan-accuses-golding-hypocrisy-failure-act-dennis-gordon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/morgan-accuses-golding-hypocrisy-failure-act-dennis-gordon/"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday February [--] ended at $157.38 down [--] cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/forex-157-38-one-us-dollar/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/forex-157-38-one-us-dollar/"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"After the foolish politicking Jamaicans might be moved to think more deeply about Dr Cheryl Morgans explanation regarding why Jamaican nurses working overseas are unlikely to respond readily to the call from Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton to come home with their specialist expertise. A big chunk of the large number of people who commented on her remarks as published in our Monday edition headlined Nope Were not coming home appeared to have regrettably interpreted her statements as being against the present Administration."
X Link 2026-02-05T12:16Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Declaring that he would make no apologies for his actions Energy and Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz has hit back at the auditor generals compliance audit report arguing that the rush to secure Starlink devices was a life-saving necessity rather than a violation of procurement law. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday Vaz rejected findings that his involvement in the $12-million purchase breached Section [--] of the Public Procurement Act which assigns responsibility for procurement to the head of the procuring entity in this case the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:55Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Integrity Commission has announced a new monitoring framework to scrutinise government procurement linked to Hurricane Melissa recovery signalling heightened oversight of emergency contracts awarded in the aftermath of the October [------] storm. In a media release on Wednesday the commission said the system was designed to track how public and donor funds were being used at a time when normal procurement rules had been relaxed to allow faster response. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A client who duped a sex worker with fake proof of payment has been convicted of rape in Belgium in a ruling the Antwerp court of appeal called unprecedented on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/belgian-man-convicted-rape-fake-payments-sex-worker/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/belgian-man-convicted-rape-fake-payments-sex-worker/"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"After securing a deadline day move to Leicester City on Monday Reggae Boyz winger Dujuan Whisper Richards says hes ready to make an immediate impact in helping the club move up the English Championship table. Richards will play professional club football for the first time in his career as he joins Leicester on loan from English Premier League giants Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/2026 season. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/goals-goals-goals/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/goals-goals-goals/"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A team of Commonwealth experts has been deployed by Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey to observe the February [--] general election in Barbados. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/commonwealth-experts-observe-barbados-election-first-time https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/commonwealth-experts-observe-barbados-election-first-time"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:54Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Jamaican supermodel Tami Williams is officially a Tommy girl. Securing her latest major client the Saint International model stars in the freshly unveiled advertising campaign for renowned American designer Tommy Hilfigers signature fragrances Tommy Girl and Tommy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/04/saints-tami-williams-stars-new-tommy-hilfiger-fragrance-campaign/"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Washington Post owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced major job cuts Wednesday saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/washington-post-announces-painful-job-cuts https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/washington-post-announces-painful-job-cuts"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:00Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Despite the Governments announcement of a multi-billion-dollar rehabilitation plan for the Corporate Areas main water conveyance channel the Sandy Gully residents of Cassia Park whose homes sit on a section of its bank remain worried about the future of their houses as the gully continues to crumble. Daphney Bennett a resident of Cassia Park for more than [--] years told the Jamaica Observer. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/sandy-gullys-decay-fuels-fear-cassia-park/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/sandy-gullys-decay-fuels-fear-cassia-park/"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Concerns about a suspected tuberculosis outbreak at two police stations housing defendants currently on trial for crimes allegedly committed as part of the Tesha Miller faction of the Klansman Gang forced an early adjournment on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/suspected-tuberculosis-outbreak-causes-early-adjournment-klansman-gang-trial/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/suspected-tuberculosis-outbreak-causes-early-adjournment-klansman-gang-trial/"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Come experience positive vibrations at the Bob Marley Concert on Bob Marley Day this Friday February [--] [----]. 📍 Emancipation Park New Kingston 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION Featuring: 🔥Stephen Marley 🔥Etana 🔥Bushman 🔥Warrior King 🔥Jemere Morgan 🔥NAJ LIVE FROM MEXICO 🔥Out of Control Army 🔥Sangre Maiz Come celebrate the life legacy and eternal message of Bob Marley on his 81st earthstrong. @jcdcjamaica #ReggaeMonth #BobMarley #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019485500764279126 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019485500764279126"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:57Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Education is advising school administrators to take proactive steps to safeguard the comfort and well-being of students as Jamaica continues to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures due to a strong cold front. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/school-administrators-urged-safeguard-well-students-cold-weather https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/school-administrators-urged-safeguard-well-students-cold-weather"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:16Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A Brazilian man with a penchant for sporting records on Thursday broke a new one after tackling the most boring physical challenge he could dream up: running on a treadmill for [--] hours. Pepe Fiamonini ran [---] kilometres (116 miles) more than four marathons on a treadmill at an open-air gym on Rio de Janeiros Ipanema beach. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/boring-feat-brazilian-runs-record-24h-treadmill/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/boring-feat-brazilian-runs-record-24h-treadmill/"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:13Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Several hundred people rallied outside The Washington Post headquarters on Thursday to protest its decision to lay off hundreds of journalists including most of its overseas staff. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/save-post-hundreds-protest-cuts-famed-us-newspaper/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/save-post-hundreds-protest-cuts-famed-us-newspaper/"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:36Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Integrity Commission has announced a new monitoring framework to scrutinise government procurement linked to Hurricane Melissa recovery signalling heightened oversight of emergency contracts awarded in the aftermath of the October [------] storm. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/integrity-commission-tightens-watch-hurricane-spending/"
X Link 2026-02-05T21:51Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Jamaican Josh Minott was on Thursday traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Boston Celtics in the NBA it was reported by several American news outlets. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:18Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science Technology and Special Projects Dr Andrew Wheatley on Tuesday conceded that the Oppositions concerns about delays in updating Jamaicas cyber laws were valid promising that future reforms would be reviewed more frequently to keep pace with fast-moving digital threats. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/govt-promises-faster-cyber-reforms-opposition-criticism/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/govt-promises-faster-cyber-reforms-opposition-criticism/"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:37Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The United States (US) dollar on Thursday February [--] ended at $157.33 down five cents according to the Bank of Jamaicas daily exchange trading summary. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/forex-157-33-one-us-dollar-20260205-2232-098809/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/forex-157-33-one-us-dollar-20260205-2232-098809/"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:45Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Last placed Spanish Town Police FC surprised Dunbeholden FC beating them 2-0 in their rescheduled Jamaica Premier League (JPL) second round game played at the Dunbeholden Community Centre on Thursday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/spanish-town-police-fc-surprise-dunbeholden-2-0-win/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/spanish-town-police-fc-surprise-dunbeholden-2-0-win/"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:12Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Jamaican Josh Minott was on Thursday traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Boston Celtics in the NBA it was reported by several American news outlets. The forward who started [--] games was one of several transactions by the Celtics on a busy trade deadline day. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaican-josh-minott-traded-nets-nba-deal/"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Recording artiste Naomi Cowan says she was extremely intentional when composing her JUNO Awards-nominated dbut album Welcome to Paradise. This body of work followed her StarGirl mixtape released in [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/welcome-paradise-love-letter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/welcome-paradise-love-letter/"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:44Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"An additional [-----] National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are set to receive their contribution refund for the year [----] by Monday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/nht-pay-additional-10000-contribution-refunds-february-9/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/nht-pay-additional-10000-contribution-refunds-february-9/"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Jamaica has opened a consulate in Lagos Nigeria. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaica-consulate-lagos-nigeria-now-open/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/jamaica-consulate-lagos-nigeria-now-open/"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:08Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Guyana's president said Thursday his country was still on alert over "the threat" from Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region even after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro by the United States (US). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:25Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Guyana's president said Thursday his country was still on alert over "the threat" from Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region even after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro by the United States (US). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/guyana-wary-venezuela-border-threat-even-maduro-gone/"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:34Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Air travel through Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) and Sangster International Airport (SIA) declined in January a function of the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/air-traffic-dips-airports-january/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/air-traffic-dips-airports-january/"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A two-part celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Kingstons designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music is to be held this month with the Ministry of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sport promising it will wow authentic music lovers. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/kingston-riddims-set-wow-music-lovers-sound-system-extravaganza-feb-22/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/kingston-riddims-set-wow-music-lovers-sound-system-extravaganza-feb-22/"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:22Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A newly discovered Michelangelo drawing of a foot sold for US$27.2 million at a United States auction Thursday a new record for any work created by the Renaissance master. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/michelangelo-foot-sketch-sells-record-us27-2-million-auction/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/michelangelo-foot-sketch-sells-record-us27-2-million-auction/"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:10Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A Bahamian High Court judge has sentenced a man to [--] years in jail after he pleaded guilty to raping his six-year-old daughter four years ago. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:17Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A Bahamian High Court judge has sentenced a man to [--] years in jail after he pleaded guilty to raping his six-year-old daughter four years ago. The sentence will also be served at the same time as a 17-year sentence for the rape of a 25-year-old woman. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/bahamian-father-handed-15-year-sentence-raping-6-y-0-daughter/"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"An 89-year-old licensed firearm holder is among two people charged following the negligent discharge of a firearm at a premises in Cold Spring Hanover on January [--]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/89-y-o-among-two-charged-following-discharge-firearm/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/05/89-y-o-among-two-charged-following-discharge-firearm/"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:59Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The United States on Friday urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons after the last treaty between top nuclear powers Washington and Moscow expired. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-urges-new-three-way-nuclear-deal-russia-china/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-urges-new-three-way-nuclear-deal-russia-china/"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:04Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Today's Clovis Toon Friday February [--] [----]. See more cartoons: #Clovis #ClovisToon #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #OTeam https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/cartoon/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/cartoon/"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:32Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Some Jamaica Observer followers on Instagram on Thursday expressed strong disapproval of Chief Justice Bryan Sykess acceptance of Jolyan Silveras guilty plea for manslaughter in relation to the November [----] death of his wife Melissa. Their disapproval stems from the fact that Silvera a former Peoples National Party Member of Parliament was initially charged with murder and using a firearm to commit a felony. However on Monday when the trial was to commence in the Gun Court Division of the Home Circuit Court in Kingston he admitted guilt to manslaughter instead."
X Link 2026-02-06T14:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Two hospitality companies under the Margaritaville Caribbean Group said on Thursday they will delay the publication of their financial reports after disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa pushing back disclosure timelines by nearly three weeks. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hospitality-firms-delay-financial-reports-hurricane-melisa/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hospitality-firms-delay-financial-reports-hurricane-melisa/"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:33Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Citing doctored images circulating online showing her and other legislators in handcuffs Member of Parliament for St James West Central Marlene Malahoo Forte told Parliament on Tuesday that the amendments to the Cybercrimes Act still leave Jamaicans exposed to reputational attacks that investigators cannot effectively pursue. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/its-not-funny/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/its-not-funny/"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:42Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Children of the late broadcast media icon Barrington Barry G Gordon are preparing to honour their fathers extraordinary life and legacy with a candlelight tribute this evening that promises not only reflection and remembrance but also a renewed commitment to service in his name. Gordon died at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland on October [--] [----]. The tribute will be held at Police Officers Club in St Andrew and will see a host of performers sharing memories of a media master who gave many a platform."
X Link 2026-02-06T14:52Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Come experience positive vibrations at the Bob Marley Concert on Bob Marley Day this Friday February [--] [----]. 📍 Emancipation Park New Kingston 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION Featuring: 🔥Stephen Marley 🔥Etana 🔥Bushman 🔥Warrior King 🔥Jemere Morgan 🔥NAJ LIVE FROM MEXICO 🔥Out of Control Army 🔥Sangre Maiz Come celebrate the life legacy and eternal message of Bob Marley on his 81st earthstrong. @jcdcjamaica #ReggaeMonth #BobMarley #JamaicaObserver https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019793581733486823 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019793581733486823"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:21Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it had no evidence capable of establishing what occurred inside the residence of Jolyan and Melissa Silvera at the time the wife was fatally shot by her husband. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:35Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"As the Winter Olympic Games begin in Milan Italy today Sport Minister Olivia Grange says Jamaica is no longer seen as a novelty act on ice but as a competitive force in winter sports. The Games run until February [--] and Jamaica will not only compete in three bobsleigh events and alpine skiing but continue its battle against the belief by many unfamiliar with the programme that the country is a plucky underdog punching above its weight in an unusual environment. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hot-on-ice/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/hot-on-ice/"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:30Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Anya Schnoor is set to retire from the board of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) as she concentrates her focus on growing Scotiabanks global insurance strategy. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/anya-schnoor-retiring-scotia-group-board/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/anya-schnoor-retiring-scotia-group-board/"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:51Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) says it had no evidence capable of establishing what occurred inside the residence of Jolyan and Melissa Silvera at the time the wife was fatally shot by her husband. The ODPP made the revelation in a statement outlining the evidentiary basis for accepting Jolyan Silveras guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/silveras-manslaughter-plea-accepted-amid-lack-evidence-shooting-circumstances-odpp/"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:18Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The White House said Friday that a post on President Donald Trump's social media account sharing a racist video depicting Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys was made in error by a staff member and has been removed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/white-house-removes-racist-trump-post-claims-staff-error/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/white-house-removes-racist-trump-post-claims-staff-error/"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:54Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"At least five head of cattle found grazing on Pan Caribbean Sugar Company (Frome) property in this parish were impounded on Thursday as the police responded to complains of livestock destroying cane fields leading to significant financial losses. The early-morning operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay head of the Agricultural Protection Branch for the police Area One. The animals were sent to a pound in St Elizabeth. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/moo-ving-morning-raid/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/moo-ving-morning-raid/"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Fitch Ratings Agency on Thursday affirmed Jamaicas long-term foreign-currency and local currency issuer default rating at BB- with the outlook remaining stable the Ministry of Finance has revealed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:06Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Fitch Ratings Agency on Thursday affirmed Jamaicas long-term foreign-currency and local currency issuer default rating at BB- with the outlook remaining stable the Ministry of Finance has revealed. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/fitch-affirms-jamaicas-bb-rating-outlook-remains-stable/"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:17Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A 27-year-old construction worker has been charged in connection with the shooting death of an electrician in 2024.' https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/liz-charged-relation-2024-murder/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/liz-charged-relation-2024-murder/"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:22Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"The European Union (EU) said Friday that TikTok needs to change its addictive design or risk heavy fines under the blocs digital content rules drawing a sharp pushback from the Chinese-owned platform. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/eu-tell-tiktok-change-addictive-design-20260206-1907-132553/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/eu-tell-tiktok-change-addictive-design-20260206-1907-132553/"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:33Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"Jamaicas Under-17 boys made a winning start to their quest for a place in the FIFA World Cup later this year beating Aruba 3-0 in their opening Concacaf Qualifying Group G game in Alajuela Costa Rica on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaica-17-boys-off-winning-start-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaica-17-boys-off-winning-start-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:51Z 635.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The United States on Friday told Caribbean countries that there are alternative methods available to recruit healthcare workers as it continued its criticism of the Cuban health brigade programme. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/us-tells-caribbean-countries-alternatives-cuban-health-care-programme/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A Jamaican-born United States (US) Army veteran was deported to the island on Tuesday after reportedly being in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly five months. According to a report from CBS News Godfrey Wade who lived in the United States for more than [--] years was deported after an emergency stay of removal filed by his attorney was denied. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaican-born-us-army-veteran-deported-us/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/jamaican-born-us-army-veteran-deported-us/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:01Z 635.1K followers, 28.7K engagements
"Dear Editor Despite the cold weather conditions warmth has become a disciplinary issue rather than a basic human need for many Jamaican students who attend public schools. Reports surfaced in the news that students from a St Catherine-based primary school were barred from wearing sweaters especially those not officially sanctioned by school uniform codes. This situation has reignited a long-standing debate: When do rules stop serving education and start undermining it https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/missing-the-point/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/missing-the-point/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:27Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Police are reporting that progress has been made into the probe of the murder of four men in Manchester recently with one of two persons of interest surrendering. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/person-interest-manchester-killings-surrenders-says-acp-phillips/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/person-interest-manchester-killings-surrenders-says-acp-phillips/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:38Z 635K followers, [---] engagements
"A nine-hour British Airways flight from London to Jamaica reportedly turned into a church session after passengers broke out into prayer and preaching. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/passengers-turn-nine-hour-british-airways-flight-church-service/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/passengers-turn-nine-hour-british-airways-flight-church-service/"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:50Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Twenty years after it was first released Sean Paul and Keyshia Coles #3 Billboard Hot [---] hit When You Gonna (Give it Up to Me) has re-entered multiple charts around the world. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/sean-paul-keyshia-coles-give-returns-charts-20-years/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/sean-paul-keyshia-coles-give-returns-charts-20-years/"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:46Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"A May Day High School student succumbed to injuries she sustained after being struck by a reversing Toyota Coaster bus on the May Day main road in Manchester on Friday. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/may-day-high-student-dies-struck-reversing-bus/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/may-day-high-student-dies-struck-reversing-bus/"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:02Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"France's financial crimes prosecutors told AFP Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into influential former minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline after revelations in the Epstein files. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/france-opens-probe-ex-minister-lang-epstein-revelations/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/france-opens-probe-ex-minister-lang-epstein-revelations/"
X Link 2026-02-07T01:47Z 635K followers, [----] engagements
"Bad Dawg a Jamaican street-food brand best known for its sausages sold from mobile carts is marking its 14th anniversary as it expands its vendor network and retail footprint across the island. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/bad-dawg-marks-14-years-street-food-brand-expands-vendor-network-retail-presence https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/bad-dawg-marks-14-years-street-food-brand-expands-vendor-network-retail-presence"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:20Z 635.1K followers, 31.2K engagements
"The Cuban government on Friday announced emergency measures to address a crippling energy crisis worsened by US sanctions including the adoption of a four-day work week for state-owned companies and fuel sale restrictions. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/cuba-adopts-urgent-measures-address-energy-crisis https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/06/cuba-adopts-urgent-measures-address-energy-crisis"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:38Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Recent Twenty20 (T20) series losses to Afghanistan and South Africa as well as another defeat by the former earlier this week means the build-up is far from ideal. Yet the West Indies must put it all together as they face Scotland in their opening game of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in India very early Saturday morning. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/itch-turn-back-clock/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/itch-turn-back-clock/"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:00Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
"After almost six years of legal wrangling the fraud trial of former Education Minister and Senator Ruel Reid and his co-accused drew fresh judicial direction on Friday with presiding judge Justice Sanchia Burrell ordering that the matter be fully concluded by July [----]. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/court-draws-line/ https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/02/07/court-draws-line/"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:08Z 635.1K followers, [----] engagements
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