Jamaican woman stabbed to death in Bronx, New York

June 30, 2025 NEW YORK, USA— A Jamaican woman was reportedly stabbed to death in Wakefield in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday night. The woman, identified as 40-year-old Tamara Rowe, a former employee of the Gleaner in Jamaica, was reportedly...

Jamaican athletes excel at National Championships; Pryce wins third consecutive title

Taylor Washington Assistant Coach | Director of Operations | University of Arkansas AthleticsTaylor Washington Assistant Coach | Director of Operations | University of Arkansas Athletics Nickisha Pryce secured her third consecutive 400m title at...

Jamaica Trials: KC’s Daniel Clarke sets national junior record with 12.96 in 110m hurdles

Kingston College (KC) hurdler Daniel Clarke set a new Jamaican national junior record in the Boys’ Under-20 110m hurdles final on Sunday, clocking a personal best 12.96 seconds (0.7m/s) on the final day of the Jamaica Junior Trials at the National...

Jamaican team for World Athletics Championships 2025: Know top finishers at trials in line for selection ft Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

With the conclusion of the track and field trials on June 29, the Jamaican team for the 2025 World Championships is taking shape. However, there are several provisions, such as the JAAA selection policy and World Athletics rankings that can...

STATIN: Jamaica grew 1.1% in March quarter

Jamaica’s economy grew by 1.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, driven by increases in both goods and services, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The figure...

Shop the Color-Blocked Micro Bikini Rayna Vallandingham Wore in Jamaica for SI Swimsuit

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Jamaica Rose Hall Casino Strip Forthcoming With Montego Bay Resort Developments

Posted on: June 30, 2025, 10:23h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 10:53h. Jamaica continues to attract resort development Jamaica’s version of the Las Vegas Strip is under development in Montego Bay Montego Bay’s Rose Hall corridor is a popular...

Jamaica Is Getting a Casino Zone with $4B in Investment Locked In

Jamaica is looking to revamp Rose Hall into its official casino zone, which is set to come with certain benefits, argues tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Jamaica’s Casino Zone to Generate Significant Initial Windfall in Investments Speaking at...

Sharon Gordon Reflects on Her Jamaican Roots in “Sheribaby”

Author, Sharon Gordon here with Consul General Oliver Mair at her South Florida launch for Sheribaby. SOUTH FLORIDA – Since May when Sharon Gordon held a signing for her first book, Sheribaby, at VP Records in Queens, New York, the author has had...

CRICKET-U19-LEAD USA shock Jamaica, Barbados begin title defence in winning fashion

Halifax Tides add another scorer with signing of Jamaican national team member Tiffany Cameron

“Known for her tireless work rate, intelligent movement, aerial ability and knack for scoring goals, Tiffany is a game-changer on the field and a role model off of it,” Tides management said in a news release. “After being diagnosed with vitiligo...

Ellis confident Sensational Soul will win Jamaica St Leger

Jokcey Shane Ellis guides Sensational Soul to the winners’ enclosure after winning the Jamaica 2000 Guineas on June 8, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com July 4, 2025 Veteran jockey Shane...

Rosen Baugh outlines vision for Netball Jamaica’s growth

ROSEN BAUGH... I think I can take Netball Jamaica to greater heights (Photo: Observer file) Karen Rosen Baugh, the sole candidate for Netball Jamaica (NJ) president, is confident and ready to take on the challenge of leading the organisation to...

2 medals for Jamaica so far at Junior CASA Championship

Jamaica bagged two individual medals at the end of the individual section of the Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships currently ongoing in the Cayman Islands. Vice-captain Mehar Trehan took silver after losing by three...

Monroe University confers degrees on 26 graduates from Jamaica

BRONX, NY: Twenty-six students from Jamaica were awarded degrees from Monroe University during its 92nd annual commencement held June 12 at Radio City Music Hall in midtown New York City. The Jamaicans were one of the largest groups of...

Jamaican woman killed in Bronx, New York

A Jamaican woman died after she was found inside a Wakefield building in Bronx, New York with stab wounds on Saturday. Authorities say they discovered the 40 year-old victim, Tamara Rowe, with wounds to her chest and right arm. She was taken to...

Jamaica tourism sector set for growth in 2025, says Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s tourism industry is on track for continued growth in 2025, driven by a drop in crime and a more favorable U.S. travel advisory. “Jamaica’s tourism industry remains on a strong trajectory. The...

Pan Jamaica group hosts UTech architecture student presentations

Pan Jamaica Group (PJG) recently welcomed first-year Master of Architecture (M-Arch) students from the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Architecture to present their studio projects, which reimagined the Manor Park area through...

Senior Counsel Robertha Magnus Usher Passes Away While in Jamaica

Senior Counsel Robertha B. N. MagnusUsher, a respected attorney-at-law in Belize has passed away. She reportedly died in Jamaica, where she had been visiting for her mother’s funeral over the weekend. Her sudden death has left the legal community...

Jamaican Patty Recipe: Flaky Pastry With Savoury Filling

A true flavor of the Caribbean, Jamaican patties are golden, flaky pastries filled with highly spiced, savoury meat or veggie combinations. Whether or not loved as road food or a hearty snack, they’re a scrumptious comfort treat. 🥟 elements For...