Jamaica activist Clover Graham’s murder probed
The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR is calling for an investigation into the murder of a Jamaican human rights activist on Sunday. Clover Graham, an honorary liaison for the agency, was found with her throat slashed outside the Jamaican capital,…
Jamaican International Soprano from the UK coming to Cayman Islands
An International Soprano singer from the UK with a Jamaican background and parents is coming to the Cayman Islands to perform at two concerts by an invitation from St. George’s Anglican Church, George Town, Grand Cayman. Abigail Kelly completed her…
OCG Responds to Public Statements Attributed to Jamaica Association of Contractors and Consultants (JAC)
Kingston; August 20, 2012 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) has taken note of a story which appears in today’s edition of the Observer Newspaper entitled “Angry Contractors tackle OCG on Thursday”. The story indicates, among other things,…
Garvey celebrated in Jamaica
The inaugural Marcus Garvey Day in Jamaica was widely celebrated with music on the National Hero’s birthday last Friday (17). It was fitting that before the day was over, deejay Capleton, who appeared on the three main events, was recognised…
How do you stand firm in difficult times?
By Carlton Clemmings* The word “stand” means “remain erect’ or “be firm” according to the Concordance Dictionary. According to the Queen’s English, the word “stand” means “to be in an upright position” or “rise to one’s feet; to make resistance,…
The highs and lows of Jamaica’s London Olympics
BY KARYL WALKER online news editor for Jamaica Observer. Without a doubt the historic ‘double triple’ by the legendary Usain St Leo Bolt must be considered the zenith of Jamaica’s performance at the 30th Olympiad in London, England. The inimitable…
OCG to Commence Formal Investigation into NWA CDF Contracts Awarded to Contractors Allegedly Selected by one “Derrick Kellier”
Kingston; August 14, 2012 – The Office of the Contractor General (OCG) will commence a formal Investigation into the circumstances which surround the award of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Government contracts, by the National Works Agency (NWA), to contractors that…
Usain Bolt wins third gold in Jamaica 4x100m relay victory
By Tom Fordyce BBC chief sports writer at the Olympic Stadium Usain Bolt won his third gold medal of the 2012 Olympics as he anchored Jamaica’s sprint relay team to a sensational world record. Jamaica’s quartet clocked 36.84 seconds to…
Militant Contractors Plan Protest against OCG and OCG reply.
The Office of the Contractor General’s is in receipt of an Open Letter, dated today, August 9, 2012, from the Jamaica Association of Contractors and Construction Consultants Co. Ltd. (JAC), which was copied to the Media. Please now find, attached,…
Greg Christie probes Jamaican flag controversy
Background of controversy posted on jamaicanmusics.com Opposition Leader Andrew Holness raised concerns on the misuse of the National Symbols in particularly the Jamaican flag. The Opposition Leader referred to an image which had Education Minister Rev. Ronald Thwaites super imposed…
