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...

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....

Jamaica To Build Caribbean’s Tallest Hotel And First Innovation Township To Redefine Montego Bay’s Tourism

Jamaica unveiled plans to develop the Caribbean's tallest hotel. Jamaica is looking to transform the Caribbean’s thriving tourism industry by developing the region’s tallest hotel and first-ever Tourism Innovation Township. On June 28, Jamaica...

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...

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...

Transport Minister Outlines Airport Development Projects Across Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is undertaking wide-ranging airport development projects across Jamaica, aimed at enhancing capacity, safety, and efficiency, in line with growing...

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...

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...

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...

Peetron and Enoch Thomas to represent A&B in International Calypso Fusion Project

- Advertisement - The PMI Secretariat announced that Antigua and Barbuda will be proudly represented by Peetron and Enoch Thomas in the forthcoming International Calypso Fusion Project, organized by Touched by an Angel, a distinguished gospel...

Thompson, Clayton lead Jamaican charge at Prefontaine Classic

Jamaican athletes will be in the spotlight this Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson and World Relays bronze medalist Tina Clayton leading a formidable contingent at Hayward Field....

Broad Sector Gains Drive Jamaica’s 1.1 Per Cent Calendar Year First-Quarter Growth

Jamaica’s calendar year first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 1.1 per cent, recorded between January and March 2025, was driven by positive out-turns across most goods-producing and services industry subsectors. This was disclosed...

Jamaica sends 12-member squad to inaugural Barbados Grand Prix

Jamaica sends 12-member squad to inaugural Barbados Grand Prix National junior record holder Bouwahgie Nkrumie and World U20 sprint relay gold medallist Serena Cole are in a 12-member Jamaican team selected by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative...

Guyana’s Caricom 10K team arrives in Jamaica

Entrepreneur and farmer Miriam Rose takes 2025 Mrs Universe Ja crown

“I was very ecstatic! It was a breathtaking and awesome moment.” That’s how Miriam Rose, newly crowned Mrs Universe Jamaica 2025, described hearing her name called during Saturday’s coronation at the AC Hotel Kingston. The 47-year-old entrepreneur...

Pat Cummins is set to star in a woke new cricket show for kids

Pat Cummins has landed himself a new job. The Australian cricket captain is set to lead his side out in the final Test of their tour of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday, as the Baggy Greens look to secure a series win. But on...

Grange says Jamaica continues to produce world-class live events

GRANGE... we have to continue supporting the infrastructure. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange says she is pleased with the level of world-class productions the local entertainment management teams have...

Airbnbs and rent control

THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with interest in the past few issues of The Gleaner about the proposal to regulate Airbnb operators in Jamaica. Regardless of the merits of the proposal, or its finer details, I was shocked to read that Airbnbs are not...

CARICOM Classic Chess: T&T holding lead after crucial face-off with Jamaica

Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) strengthened its grip on the 2025 CARICOM Classic Team Chess Tournament, continuing to lead after surpassing Jamaica in Round Five played on Friday July 4, 2025, at the Pegasus Hotel. The Jamaicans were trailing their...