Reggae artiste Kuanna has ignited a passionate online conversation about violence against women and children after her emotionally charged freestyle Woman Killer exploded across social media this week. Performed over the iconic Hill and Gully Riddim, the song debuted on Facebook and quickly struck a nerve with Jamaicans at home and abroad, racking up more than 300,000 views and generating over 1,000 comments within days. But unlike many viral songs dominating timelines, Woman Killer isn't...

Marvin Chin, goalkeeper of the St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) football team that won the 1987 Manning Cup, died on May 19 at age 57. His daughter, Marvilesa, confirmed his death in an interview with Observer Online. She said her father died from complications of asthma while being taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew, where he was pronounced dead. Chin, who was from Elletson...

There are eight semi-finalists for the sixth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC), which is scheduled to conclude on July 25 in Snellville, Georgia. Among them is Lee “Priest” Johnson, who won the 2025 edition with Jamaica ina mi Blood. He represents Georgia. His entry this year is One Of A Kind. Florida has two representatives in D Mack (Jamaica is The Place) and Owen Silvera (I Wouldn’t Change A Thing)....

Veteran reggae crooner Norman Espeut is serving up good vibes and even better life advice with his uplifting new single, Stress Free — a breezy, feel-good anthem that’s all about protecting your peace and living your best life. “The concept came from me thinking about what meaningful contribution I could make through my music to the all-important issue of good health,” Espeut shared. And the reggae legend is practising exactly what he...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reassured the public that Jamaica remains free of Ebola cases, while confirming that eight travellers have been placed under mandatory self-quarantine in line with established public health protocols. The ministry said the individuals were identified through enhanced surveillance measures at the country's ports of entry after travelling from, or transiting through, Ebola-affected countries within the past 21 days. According to the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Great Wall Motor (GWM) will officially open its first dedicated showroom in Jamaica on Wednesday, June 3, on South Camp Road. The private launch event will be attended by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill, who is expected to address guests, along with Hankin Zhao, GWM’s Caribbean and Venezuela country manager, and senior representatives of Stewart’s Automotive Group. In a statement, the company said...

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Humble Lion Football Club (FC) and Tru-Juice Football Club will meet in the final of the Jamaica Football Championships on Sunday at Ferdie Neita Park, starting at 3:30 pm. With promotion already secured, Sunday's final will be played for the championship title and bragging rights after both teams advanced on penalties in their semi-final ties. Humble Lion secured an immediate return to the JPL after defeating Sakka...

Brandon Falconer of Mount St Mary's University and Jemar Ferguson of the University of Louisiana made history last weekend by becoming the first Jamaican men to qualify for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin throw. Both athletes secured their places at the NCAA East Regional Championships hosted by the University of Kentucky. Falconer, a former student of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), finished...

BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) — The Government of Belize is urging individuals who have recently travelled from Ebola-affected regions, particularly in East and Central Africa, to provide accurate information about their travel history. Although there are currently no cases of the deadly virus in Belize, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said it has heightened public health surveillance measures and is advising travellers entering the country through any port of entry...

Kelly Ann Beckford ran a massive personal best 1:58.66 on Saturday to win the women’s 800m pro race on the second day of the Under Armour Track and Field Nationals at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Beckford shattered her previous best of 2:00.17, which she set in August last year while claiming bronze at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships in The Bahamas. Beckford, who qualified...

Dejanae Oakley of the University of Georgia ran a facility record 49.48 seconds to lead qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in the women’s 400m at the NCAA East Regionals at the University of Kentucky on Saturday. Oakley, the world leader in the event with 48.92 seconds that she ran while winning at the Southeastern Conference championships two weeks ago, beat the 50.30 seconds facility record set two years ago...