DOGGED by criticism over the Government’s handling, or mishandling, of the makeover of Cornwall Regional Hospital, Ministry of Health Dr Christopher Tufton is optimistic that the St James-based facility will begin phased operation…
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COUNTERFEIT CRACKDOWN
ROUGHLY $200 million worth of counterfeit goods was on Wednesday seized from a store in the West Parade section of downtown Kingston when cops swooped in on the establishment following a formal complaint…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in the U.S. Virgin Islands? In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Ramone Reid-Ventura. She is…
Is There a Changing of the Guard in Jamaica Track & Field?
The four-day Jamaica National Trials Senior and Junior Athletic Trials held at the island’s National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, ended last Sunday evening. With the 19th staging of the World Championships set for Budapest,…
Gov’t adds $14.8 billion to 2023/24 budget
THE Government is transferring an additional $14.8 billion from its current budgeted contingency allocation to a number of its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to compensate their employees. This Central Government spend for…
There’s no row, says Johnson Smith
THE Government has denied reports of a brewing diplomatic row with the United States, but Jamaica Observer sources are adamant that all is not well in the relationship between Kingston and Washington. In…
Inside the courts
Man returns to court Thursday for unlawful possession of card machine MONTEGO BAY, St James — A man found in possession of a card machine for which he couldn’t account will be back…
‘We are unstoppable’
EMMY award-winning actress Dr Sheryl Lee Ralph on Sunday gave a powerful rendition of the first verse of the song titled Endangered Species as she reminded Jamaican women of their strength and resilience,…
Jamaica to Welcome United Nonstop Service From Denver to Montego Bay
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for U.S. travelers, Jamaica will welcome new air service from Denver International Airport to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay starting on 4 November…
Celebrating 25 Years: Jody-Anne Maxwell’s Historic Triumph at Scripps National Spelling Bee
2023 commemorates the 25th anniversary of Jody-Anne Maxwell’s groundbreaking victory at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Back in 1998, at the tender age of 12, Maxwell etched her name in history as the…