Jamaica’s Economy Grew 1.1% in 1st Quarter of 2025

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 per cent over the period January to March this year. The outturn was influenced by a 2 per cent expansion in the goods producing industries and growth of 0.8 per cent in...

Work permits likely behind lead in requests for stay extensions in Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) Asians make up the largest number of people requesting an extension of stay in Jamaica, accounting for 46 per cent of the 10,146 aliens registered in 2024, according to Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) records. In its latest...

Jamaicans, Filipinos the top holders of work permits in BVI

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – Nationals from Jamaica and the Philippines top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent...

Rising Stars U-19: USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC): Jamaica were upset by USA in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championships, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana to register a comprehensive victory here on Thursday....

Jamaicans, Filipinos are the top holders of work permits in British Virgin Islands

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — Jamaicans and Filipinos top the list of those holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands. This is based on figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House...

Leaders in the making

Executive director of Junior Achievement Jamaica Callia Smith-Harriott (left) smiles proudly as Vice-Chairman and CEO of Pan Jamaica Group Jeffrey Hall congratulates little leader and CEO for the day Johanna Kennedy from St Patrick’s Primary...

2025 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards

Business, Latest News, News KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, July 4, ended trading at $160.79, up by 17 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dail... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}

Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s heritage is its rich tapestry of many cultures

THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica prepares for its national celebrations, we face a crucial moment of reflection. Our cherished motto, ‘Out of Many, One People’, is not merely a slogan, it is the profound truth of our existence. Yet, our public...

…as the 49th meeting of Caricom heads opened

After an impromptu dance, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley embrace in a show of Caribbean unity at the opening session of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean...

USA shock Jamaica in Rising Stars U-19 opener

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — Former winners Jamaica were upset by one of two United States of America teams in the opening round of the Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 50-over Championship, while defending champions Barbados made light work of Guyana...

Caricom looks to Interpol

Dr Armstrong Alexis (right), deputy secretary general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), is greeted by new Caricom chair, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, on Monday, the second day of the 49th Regional Meeting of the Conference of...

Gayle hails Jamaica’s participation at NACAC’s U13 and U15 Championships

PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, is excited about the participation of the country’s young athletes at the fifth staging of the two-day NACAC Under-13 and Under-15 Championships. The meet gets...

Northern Nevada Food Truck Showdown: Top seeds advance after Round One

More than 10,000 votes were cast in the opening round of the Northern Nevada Food Truck Showdown, and the field has narrowed to 32 this week. Jamaica Jerk Spot was the top overall vote-getter last week with 1,653 votes, which gave them an...

Attorney wants probe into handling of sexual offence case after client’s acquittal

Attorney Hugh Wildman is calling for a formal investigation into the conduct of a police investigator and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in their handling of sexual offence charges against his client, Brian M*, who was...

E-learning Jamaica a Critical Partner in Creating Digital Society

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has hailed e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) as a critical partner in Jamaica’s progress towards becoming a fully digital society. The entity, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...

PNP plans to take it all in Manchester

The People’s National Party (PNP) is sharpening its political claws for what it is hoping will be a historic takeover of Manchester – a parish that has not been fully clothed in orange since 1989-1993. Back then, it was Calvin Lyn who beat the...

‘Gale-force winds’

WESTERN BUREAU: Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned that the Caribbean nations cannot confront escalating violence, gun proliferation, and transnational crime with outdated justice systems or isolated national efforts. She called for a...

Jamaicans, Filipinos lead work permit holders in British Virgin Islands

Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the British Virgin Islands, according to figures shared by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. As of May 30, 2025,...

Guyana’s Caricom 10K team arrives in Jamaica

Hanover Emerging as Jamaica’s Leading Tourism Parish – Minister Bartlett

Hanover is rapidly emerging as Jamaica’s leading tourism parish, driven by several major developments, according to Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “You are going to have, `among other things, the first casino tourism facility in the...