Jamaica pleased tourism boom continues to rise

The Jamaica Tourism Board invited more than 100 international buyers to Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), the destination’s flagship tourism marketplace and it was a roaring success. Held from 21-24 September in Montego Bay, Christopher Jarrett, president …

Jamaica crowned Caribbean’s leading destination at 2025 Caribbean World Travel Awards

Jamaica has once again received widespread recognition at the 2025 Caribbean World Travel Awards, further cementing its reputation as a premier tourist destination in the region. - Advertisement - The island was named Caribbean’s Leading Destination for …

Jamaica: Five killed in Linstead mass shooting

Jamaica Observer are publishing the following: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Five people are dead following a mass shooting in Linstead, St Catherine late Sunday. It is understood that a child was among those killed in the incident which took place sometime …

Jamaica to observe national anti-bullying day

The chief executive officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas, has described as a defining moment for children in Jamaica  the  proclamation signed by Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, designating October …

City removed 18 derelict vessels from the waters of Jamaica Bay in September

An 18′ Bayliner was removed from this Broad Channel dock. It was one of 18 abandoned and unwanted boats removed from Jamaica Bay during the month of September. Courtesy of Ariola’s office Council Member Joann Ariola announced that the Office of Marine …

Jamaica salutes coaching architects on National coaches day

Kingston, Jamaica – In the wake of an extraordinary year for Jamaican athletics, the nation is turning its spotlight to the masterminds behind the success: the coaches. Marking National Coaches Day 2025, Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, …

Golding and Holness clash again over Jamaica’s republic path

Jamaica’s Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Prime Minister Andrew Holness are once again at odds over how Jamaica should complete its transition to a republic. - Advertisement - The latest clash stems from Holness’ proposal for Golding to meet with …

Jamaica declares October 7 National Anti-Bullying Day

In a landmark step to advance the national child protection agenda, Jamaica’s Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI), has successfully championed the …

77-year-old woman killed in Jamaica Plain hit-and-run crash

1 woman dead, another injured from hit-and-run crash in Jamaica Plain 1 woman dead, another injured from hit-and-run crash in Jamaica Plain 00:19 One woman was killed and another was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Boston. Police are still …

JAMAICA-CRIME-Four year-old among persons killed in gang violence in Jamaica