Jamaica Squash unveils hummingbird‑inspired logo and Junior CASA squad

Inside Kingston’s storied Liguanea Club, the organization formerly known as the Jamaica Squash Association raised the curtain on a sleek new chapter—literally. With a flourish, 13‑time All‑Jamaica champion Wayne Burrowes and current president...

Jamaicans, Filipinos top work permit holder list in BVI

in All News / By: BVI News on July 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM / Jamaica and the Philippines are the top two nationalities holding active work permits in the Virgin Islands, according to figures released by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent...

Jamaican Singer Lila Iké Announces Debut Album, Gets ‘Romantic’ With Masicka

Since 2019, Lila Iké’s releases like the single “Where I’m Coming From,” EP The ExPerience, and feature on Samory I’s “Outside” have shown her talent and promise as an emerging reggae and dancehall star. Now, the Jamaican singer-songwriter is...

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...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and SVG to implement Full Free Movement by Oct 2025

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be implementing the full free movement of nationals by October 1, 2025. Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be implementing the full free movement of...

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...

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....

Impending US tax on remittances expected to impact Jamaican households and businesses

Effective December 31 this year, Jamaicans in the United States sending money to their relatives back home will have to pay a one per cent excise tax on such transactions. The one per cent tax is set out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by...

On This Day: July 4, 1959, The Cayman Islands Cease Being a Jamaican Dependency

On 4 July 1959, the Cayman Islands officially ended their status as a dependency of Jamaica and became a separate Crown Colony under direct British rule. This marked a pivotal turning point in the territory’s constitutional development and laid...

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...

‘F*** your curse’: The crazy Aussie ‘hoodoo’, 30 years of heartbreak in way of Tszyu’s world title dream

Tim Tszyu has been declared ready to break one of the craziest hoodoos anywhere in Australian sport, with No Limit promoter George Rose declaring: “F*** your curse, this is his time”. Tszyu vs Fundora 2 & Pacquiao vs Barrios | SUN 20 JULY 10AM...

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...

Guyana’s Caricom 10K team arrives in Jamaica

Jamaica Achieves 80% of Provisions Under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Jamaica has achieved over 80 per cent of the provisions on the journey towards full implementation under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), through the work of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Speaking at the...

PNP’s Jamaica Time Come Tour ignites momentum in St Mary

The People’s National Party’s (PNP) Jamaica Time Come Island-wide Road Tour brought out crowds and energy among residents in St Mary on Friday, with stops in Annotto Bay, Port Maria, and Stewart Town. Many residents came out lining the streets,...

Karubees Jamaican Restaurant plans move from Charleston to Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Following a weekend of festivities at the Sternwheel Regatta, a Charleston restaurant will be moving West. Karubees Jamaican Restaurant announced it will be relocating to The Market along Third Avenue in Huntington next...

MoBay Jerk & Food Festival Returns to Celebrate Jamaica as the ‘Food Capital of the World’

The beloved MoBay Jerk & Food Festival is back for its 16th staging, promising to once again transform the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre into a vibrant showcase of Jamaica’s rich culinary traditions, culture, and community spirit on...

NCB Cap Markets warns US remittance tax could affect families in Jamaica

In 2022 The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the Cayman Islands remained the main source countries for remittances at 70.2 per cent, 10.9 per cent, 10.4 per cent and 5.2 per cent, respectively. July 4, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica —...