Ernie Smith is celebrating 50 years in music. Here, the giant of Jamaican music performs at Grand Gala 2017 staged at the National Arena last weekend. 1 2 At a recent media launch for his upcoming concert - Ernie Smith Celebrates 50 - the Jamaican musical pioneer spoke of his
Everton McFarlance, appointed executive director of the Financial Services Commission on Augusst 2, 2017. Everton McFarlane has been in charge at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) since August 2, but the appointment was only disclosed Friday in press advertisements. The former financial secretary had been tipped for the job, but
Alejandra Stewart, seven, strikes a pose in an 'ole Jamaica' room. Sagicor summer camp had its Jamaica Day on August 4.
The Ministry of Finance, on National Heroes' Circle in Kingston. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and public sector trade unions have started discussions in an effort to resolve issues affecting the pension reform bills, and to pave the way for commencing negotiations on a
Jamaica's Omar Mcleod (right) embraces teammate Hansle Parchment after winninggold in the men's 110m hurdles at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium, yesterday. (Photo: AFP) LONDON, England — Omar McLeod has brought back that sparkle in the eyes of Jamaicans after he struck gold in the
Question: In April of this year, my car was involved in an accident along the Mandela Highway. Someone was driving it from Spanish Town to Kingston. On reaching near the Central Village Police Station, in the right lane, the driver saw two mini buses that appeared to be racing. One,
CAMPBELL... Property prices in Jamaica have moved up significantly President and CEO of the Victoria Mutual Group, Courtney Campbell, has red-flagged the miniscule increases in income granted to individuals annually in comparison to rising real estate costs, as the main impediment for young adults looking to purchase a house
CARD... Sagicor remains committed to fulfilling its responsibility as a company deeply rooted in the growth of our country Sagicor Foundation says it has selected 42 students from across the island to receive 26 tertiary and 16 secondary scholarships, as part of its overall vision to support educational development
Jamaica's Usain Bolt receives applause after placing third in the men's 100m athletics event at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium in London on August 5, 2017. (Photos: AFP) http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/London2017:_Bolt_bids_farewell,_makes_his_final_bow___Photos
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Usain Bolt rightly describes himself as a legend but while his natural ability brought him that status it was his parents who moulded him into the winning personality he became. Fun-loving, easy-going and a showman but with a remorseless competitive edge, both on and
