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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:44:17 -0400US Customs seizes over US$53,000 in undeclared cash from passenger bound for Jamaica
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says officers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida seized more than US$53,800 in undeclared currency from an outbound traveller headed to Kingston, Jamaica.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:22:33 -0400Ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana, with 67 rescued as search continues
A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:07:38 -04005.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, kills at least five people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:14:40 -0400World Cup winner will earn US$51 million under expanded purse
The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history. It’ll also lead to a significant payday.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:36:06 -0400Advertorial | Nicholas Azan: Transforming inner city Kingston through vision, opportunity, and development
For more than two decades, Nicholas Azan, Chairman of Omega Manufacturing Limited, incorporated in 2002, has dedicated his life not only to building successful businesses but also to transforming communities across Kingston.
Jamaica Observer
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Charity makes donation to upgrade more restrooms at Little London High
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Male students at Little London High School no longer have to be jealous that the girls' restroom is nicer than theirs. Last Friday, a group of alumni called Global Humanity Network Incorporated (GHNI) dona...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT This Day in History - April 12
Today is the 102nd day of 2022. There are 263 days left in the year.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT1961: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to fly in space, orbit the Earth and make a safe landing. OTHER EVENTS1606: Great Britain ad...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's Parliament on Monday elected Opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.Sharif took the ...
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Arlene Swaby fuels her business with focus and Access
While the journey of entrepreneurship has been anything but smooth sailing for small grocery store owner Arlene Swaby, she is proof that with the right focus, and a little support, small business owners can thrive."I started out after m...
Mon, Apr 11, 2022 07:01:00 GMT Hanging not solution to crime problem, says official
MONTEGO BAY, St James - Programme director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Charles Clayton says the answer to the nation's crime problem is definitely not the resumption of hanging.In fact, Clayton poi...
Jamaica Star
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:11:46 -0500Slight increase in child abuse reports
The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received 14,602 reports of child abuse and other care and protection concerns in 2025, representing a five per cent increase over the 13,918 reports received in 2024.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:06:12 -0500Hundreds regain sight through cataract surgery
A total of 345 Jamaicans are now able to see the world more clearly after receiving life-changing cataract surgeries during a five-day medical mission held from July 6 to 11 at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:52:17 -0500Argentina supporter skips church to see World Cup final But it’s Spain’s prayers that are answered
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:06:12 -0500KSAMC moves to tackle flooding with $23M drain and gully clean-up
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has begun a $23-million programme to clear 27 gullies and drains across nine coastal divisions as part of efforts to reduce flooding during the 2026 hurricane season.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:07 -0500JEP targets $3M for child cancer care at annual 5K
Hundreds of runners, walkers and wheelchair participants are expected to lace up this Saturday as the Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP) Group aims to raise $3 million to boost cancer care for Jamaican children and their families.