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American actress Myha’la Herrold, best known for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC finance drama Industry, touched down in Jamaica for the first time ever, and the moment was overwhelming. In a TikTok video posted today, the rising star thanked Delta Airlines after “Jamaica Love” by BUSY SIGNAL started playing over the aircraft speakers as the plane descended. Herrold, whose father is Jamaican, said she “barely touched the ground and I’m already a mess”, sharing that returning to the land of her heritage brought her to tears. The Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind actress told fans she has dreamed of visiting the island her family comes from, and the musical welcome was “the nail in the coffin.” #Jamaica #MyhalaHerrold #IndustryHBO
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"Right now mi a free man, so mi can drive and nuh 'fraid fi give police mi licence and work with the Road Traffic Act." Businessman Oneal Wilson is encouraging motorists to take advantage of the Kingston and St Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Days after settling 80 outstanding traffic tickets for $439,000. He said he initially had 92 tickets, with 12 pardoned, allowing him to resolve the remaining matters through the initiative. His message to other motorists: "Do weh' me do and free up unnu self." The Traffic Ticket Public Days continue until July 9, 2026 at the National Arena for registered participants with scheduled appointments. (Video: Garfield Robinson) #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #TrafficTickets #RoadSafety #Jamaica
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Despite heavy rains and winds associated with Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, and an island-wide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, residents on East Queen Street in downtown Kingston were seen dancing and gyrating on each other in the streets, turning the storm into an impromptu party. The hurricane's eye is visible south of St. Elizabeth. Police are urging all citizens to comply with the DRMA and its no movement regulations. #HurricaneBeryl #ObservingBeryl #Beryl #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead
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For almost a week Jamaica held the international news headlines on Hurricane Melissa, as every major network provided wall-to-wall coverage of the historic storm. However, one of the features of the coverage which the international media might wish to consider is whether the sensational language used to describe the storm, especially ahead of its arrival, was overdone in the manner of the fabled boy who cried “wolf”.
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On March 25, 2014 Shantal Strachan welcomed her daughter, Kaesha-Kae Daley, into the world with a dream already taking root: one day her child would attend her alma mater Immaculate Conception High School — the institution she credits with helping to shape the woman she is today.
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Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volume of messages received from social media users worldwide, particularly from Jamaica. Gould, a member of Sinn Féin, went viral after a speech he delivered in the Irish parliament in early January began circulating across social media platforms.
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Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is seeing a “deluge” of duty-free packages, as some shoppers split orders or undervalue items to remain under the US$100 threshold. Responding to concerns raised by the Opposition spokesman on finance, Julian Robinson, who questioned whether the increase in the de minimis threshold was a policy contradiction, Williams said her reference to local retailers during her opening budget presentation was to highlight the unintended impact of the policy. She explained that the practice of “order splitting” is depriving the Government of revenue and placing added pressure on local businesses competing with untaxed imports. “The unforeseen consequence is that no revenue flows to the Treasury… that was simply not the intent of the policy.” (📷: Joseph Wellington, 🎥: Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica) #BudgetDebate #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #FayvalWilliams #Budget2026
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"What took place this morning is very unfortunate," Kingston Western MP Desmond McKenzie said following an incident in his constituency. McKenzie said he was deeply concerned by how the situation unfolded but stressed that it would not affect his working relationship with Jamaica's security forces. "Everybody knows my position in dealing with criminal elements. If something went wrong, it is the right and responsibility of the police to investigate," he said. However, he questioned reports that a man who had been shot before 6:00 a.m. remained on the ground for an extended period, saying he could not ignore residents' concerns while maintaining that he did not interfere with the police investigation. He urged residents to remain peaceful and allow the justice system to take its course, describing the incident as "lethal" and "very, very unfortunate." McKenzie also revealed that he sought medical attention after losing his vision for almost "25 minutes" and experiencing pain in his eyes and severe headaches following the incident. He said he was treated, given medication, and was feeling some relief. (🎥: Garfield Robinson) #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #OTeam #ONews #Jamaica #DailyObserver
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American independent journalist and storm chaser Jonathan Petramala, known for documenting some of the most extreme weather events on the planet, shared a touching story while reporting from Jamaica. Petramala mentioned he’d been trying to find a rain jacket since arriving in Jamaica after forgetting his poncho at home. While out filming, he complimented a stranger on her jacket, and to his surprise, that’s when the Jamaican woman — wearing a JFF national football team jacket — offered him hers. “She just gave me this jacket off her back,” he said. “But I just wanted to share that story because I want you to keep that in mind. When you see the impacts of Hurricane Melissa and realize people like this are the ones that are being impacted — not just today, not just tomorrow, but days and weeks and months ahead. These are the people in the path of Hurricane Melissa.” (📽: Tiktok Chasing Stories) #HurricaneMelissa #JonathanPetramala #Jamaica #EyeonMelissa #JFF #JamaicanHospitality #JamaicaObserver
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Jamaican artiste Shenseea performed for the first time on The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon Tuesday night.
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Armed with a weed whacker, protective gear and a deep love for her birthplace, returning resident Michelle Jones can often be found along roadsides in St Thomas, trimming overgrown bushes and clearing public spaces, all at her own expense. For Jones, a 47-year-old former United States Navy sailor who recently returned to Jamaica, the work is not about recognition or reward. It is her way of giving back to the parish she once left behind in search of better opportunities.
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Reggae superstar Buju Banton is among several people complaining that containers filled with relief items for those affected by Hurricane Melissa are being stolen at the port. In a post on Instagram, Buju said he could no longer stay quiet about what was happening.
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Dr Daniel Thomas, president of the Christian youth organisation, Love March Movement, is condemning what he describes as ongoing physical attacks and threats against himself and members of his team. Thomas said the incidents have been occurring near the Ivy Green Medical Centre, where his team has been peacefully praying and reaching out to women experiencing crisis pregnancies. He claimed that since last Wednesday, three women have chosen not to proceed with abortions after engaging with the group.
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“Jamaica beat themselves. The players beat themselves.” That’s the view of Ricardo Hepkins, personal chef, who says he recently saw three Reggae Boyz players out at Raw Bar at 2 a.m. on Sunday — just hours before a 10 a.m. training session the next day. He suggested the late-night outing may have contributed to the team’s poor showing in today’s must-win match. Coverage sponsored by Wray & Nephew and Sunshine Snacks. #ReggaeBoyz #RoadTo2026 #JamaicaFootball #JFF #NationalStadium #Jamaica #WorldCupQualifiers #WrayRum #SunshineSnacks
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Footage from inside Sangster International Airport shows rain pouring through missing ceiling panels and flooding parts of the departure lounge after Hurricane Melissa ripped through western Jamaica earlier today. The Category 5 storm made landfall in St Elizabeth around 11 a.m., leaving widespread destruction. Melissa has since weakened to Category 3 but could regain strength before hitting Cuba tomorrow. #HurricaneMelissa #Jamaica #MontegoBay #WeatherUpdate #JamaicaObserver
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