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…
‘Nothing to worry about’
CHAIRMAN oF the NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) Michael Lee-Chin has sought to assure customers that they have “nothing to worry about” as he rings in changes throughout the group to make it more…
PM pleads with EU to support Haiti
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness has issued a plea to European Union (EU) member states to contribute to the financial resources needed to alleviate the humanitarian and security challenges facing Haiti. Addressing the third…
I-Octane has no regrets
I-Octane has no regrets Just over two years ago, I-Octane made the decision to relocate from Jamaica to South Florida, a move spurred by personal and professional reasons. In a recent interview with…
China economy misses growth forecasts
China’s economic growth missed forecasts in the second quarter of the year, adding to worries over surging youth unemployment and a weak property sector and raising the likelihood that the government will double…
Will Buju Banton New Album Be The Reggae Blockbuster of 2023?
Reggae Icon Buju Banton is set to release his 14th studio album “Born For Greatness” on 8 September 2023. The album will be available through Gargamel Music, Roc Nation Records and Def Jam…
Would You Pay 1.5 Million Dollars to See Chris Brown Perform in Jamaica?
That’s the burning question on everyone’s minds as the announcement of the ticket prices for his ‘Under The Influence’ concert at the National Stadium in Kingston on 27 August has stirred astonishment among…
‘No mercy for child rapists’
RECENTLY appointed Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is calling for an amendment to the Sexual Offences Act to prescribe a mandatory life sentence for people found guilty of raping a child, regardless of whether…
Fare increase balancing act
JAMAICANS could know this week when the Government intends to implement the long-planned increase in bus and taxi fares. Minister with responsibility for transport Daryl Vaz told the Jamaica Observer that a timeline…