2+ hour, 48+ min ago  (237+ words) Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, has pointed to major shortcomings in Jamaica's early childhood sector, suggesting that a significant percentage of four-year-olds are not assessed before they enter the formal education system. Crawford drew attention to the deficiencies in…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (350+ words) According to organisers, IMPACT x Mystique 2026 will not be a passive conference, it will be an experience. In a release on Tuesday, they announced that Khadine "Miss Kitty" Wilkinson has been tapped to host the inaugural staging, bringing her signature…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago  (69+ words) VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) " FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year' s World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly US$900 million following concerns over the spiralling costs for teams taking part in the tournament....

1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (417+ words) Following its thrilling conclusion, Barbados Reggae Weekend 2026 is being hailed as a lesson in the love of reggae and dancehall with artistes, disk jockeys and performances that exposed the essence of the much-loved genres. "I feel nostalgic, but also excited…...

5+ hour, 51+ min ago  (73+ words) The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have formalised an agreement to support law enforcement operations through the use of assets that have been lawfully recovered under Jamaica's proceeds-of-crime framework. According to the entities in a…...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago  (372+ words) WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)The agency that regulates the United States (US) airwaves on Tuesday ordered an early review of the license of broadcaster ABC after President Donald Trump and his wife demanded it fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel. The order…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago  (142+ words) Jamaica Observer Forex: $157. 96 to one US dollar KINGSTON, Jamaica " The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, April 28, ended trading at $157. 96, up by $6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago  (530+ words) While Jamaica reels from the disappointment of the Reggae Boyz falling short of World Cup qualification, there's a silver lining that's striking a far more uplifting chord'one powered by basslines, global reach and undeniable star power. International dancehall sensation Shenseea…...

13+ hour, 24+ min ago  (543+ words) The vote gives Jamaica its first seat on the confederation's administrative committee since its inception and places the country at the centre of regional governance for 2026-2030. As general secretary, Delattibudiere will draft the PAMDCC planning programme for 2026-2030. He will also…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago  (262+ words) The development and passage of climate change legislation will mark a significant step in strengthening Jamaica's governance framework, according to the Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda. He made the remark on Tuesday during his contribution to…...