The Jamaica Observer

23/12/2024

Russian scientists on Monday showed off the remarkably well preserved remains of a baby mammoth found in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia.

(Video: The Moscow Times)

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/extremely-rare-baby-mammoth-found-siberia/

23/12/2024

The local veterinary community is celebrating Professor Carlton Gyles’ appointment to the Order of Canada, one of that country’s most prestigious national awards.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/proud-moment-jamaica/

23/12/2024

The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including "terrorist" murder.

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including "terrorist" murder. Luigi Mangione wore a white shirt, burgundy sweatshirt and was shackled during his app...

23/12/2024

Russian scientists on Monday showed off the remarkably well preserved remains of a baby mammoth found in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia.

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian scientists on Monday showed off the remarkably well preserved remains of a baby mammoth found in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia. The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed "Yana" after the river in whose basin it was discovered ...

23/12/2024

A record 3,800 offenders who have been released from prison or are serving community sentences will be fitted with "alcohol tags" to track their drinking this Christmas, the UK government said Monday.

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A record 3,800 offenders who have been released from prison or are serving community sentences will be fitted with "alcohol tags" to track their drinking this Christmas, the United Kingdom (UK) government said Monday. The tags, fitted on offenders u...

23/12/2024

Workers at a construction firm were left reeling after a female colleague was mowed down by a motorcycle driven by a traffic cop, moments after leaving a party with her colleagues Saturday night.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/construction-workers-mourn-passing-female-worker-mowed-traffic-cop/

23/12/2024

There’s something uniquely special about Christmas in Jamaica. Perhaps it’s the aroma of freshly baked fruitcakes, the vibrant street dances, the lively and energetic Jonkonnu, or the heartwarming memories of gathering with loved ones. Whatever it may be, a Jamaican Christmas is simply irreplaceable.

As Admiral Bailey so aptly put it: “When me check it out Lord, nowhere no better than yaad.”

Here’s what members of the Jamaican diaspora miss most about Christmas at ‘yaad’:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/22/jcans-abroad-share-miss-christmas-yaad/

23/12/2024

It’s the details that no doubt enhance the experience of patrons. Such was the case at Sunday’s staging of Day Break, The Breakfast Party, which was held on the lawns of Sabina Park in Kingston.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/day-break-breakfast-party-serves/

23/12/2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) tells us that globally in 2020 close to 800 women died daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/care-compassion-greater-good/

23/12/2024

Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says its teams have escalated street light repairs across the island ahead of the Christmas holiday to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/jps-steps-street-light-repair-programme/

23/12/2024

Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says its teams have escalated street light repairs across the island ahead of the Christmas holiday to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.

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23/12/2024

The Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance (JTDA) is calling for urgency in addressing inefficiencies in procurement and operational practices to ensure a sustainable resolution to issues with the JamaicaEye closed-circuit television (CCTV) network highlighted by Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/jtda-calls-urgency-addressing-jamaicaeye-issues/

23/12/2024

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has endorsed suggestions made by a local fertility expert that alternative reproduction options, such as egg freezing and in vitro fertilisation (IVF), are worth exploring to address Jamaica’s drastically declining birth rate.

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/23/new-path-forward/

23/12/2024

Did you feel that earthquake?

An estimated magnitude 6.1 earthquake was reported at 1:00 am on Monday morning, its epicenter located 165km north of Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Affected countries: The Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, United States Minor Outlying Islands, and Cuba

Tell us where you felt it in the comments below!



Sources: Earthquake Unit, UWI, Mona.

23/12/2024

Today’s Clovis Toon, December 23, 2024.

See more cartoons: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/cartoon/

23/12/2024

A number of measures, including the use of technology, have been implemented to reduce the possibility of Jamaicans and visitors to the island experiencing delays on arrival at Sangster International Airport in St James, according to National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/22/no-major-arrival-delays-christmas-sangster-says-chang/

23/12/2024

Peter McConnell, managing director of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, has strongly refuted claims of environmental harm to the Rio Cobre River while reaffirming the company’s longstanding commitment to protecting the waterway and supporting the local community.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/18/trade-winds-refutes-claims-environmental-harm-rio-cobre/

23/12/2024

Leaders Mt Pleasant FA and Arnett Gardens scored 1-0 wins over Portmore United and Dunbeholden respectively as the second round of the Jamaica Premier League got underway on Sunday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Mt Pleasant FA and Arnett Gardens scored 1-0 wins over Portmore United and Dunbeholden respectively as the second round of the Jamaica Premier League got underway on Sunday. Mt Pleasant and Arnett Gardens both repeated first round wins over their opponents. Shaquille Br...