The year 2012 was the first time that female boxers were allowed to compete at the Olympics. And the first female to represent Jamaica in the Olympic qualifiers was 33-year-old Sarah-Joy Rae, a Swiss-Jamaican public prosecutor.
Rae packs quite a punc
Jean-Pierre Roy and Michael Williams held a friendly rivalry called the Cool Runnings Cup II. Photo is from Roy’s Facebook page
Andre Stewart, winner of the Sandals Grande Riviera Flair Bartending Competition recently
ANDRE Stewart, with a scintillating display of creativity and showmanship, was crowned the winner of the inaugural Sandals Grande Riviera Flair Bartending Com
BY RICHARD BROWNE Business editor browner@jamaicaobserver.com
AFTER some nine months of closure, Sandals Barbados has opened its doors to high occupancy, an increased num
BE afraid, be very afraid.
That's the warning to the women's sprinting world after double Olympic 100m champion, Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce declared that she wants to lower her personal best and national record of 10.70 seconds this year.
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The coming of the motor car to the nation in 1900 did not dampen the prevalence of the horse for at least 30 years. There was a time when the noble equine was a common sight outside of the racetrack, since they were a primary form of transportation.
Jamaica is the place for romance, with postcard sceneries of stunning waterfalls, rolling mountains, wide stretches of white-sand beaches and a warm tropical breeze. Easy to get to with flights from most major gateways, Jamaica is beckoning couples t
Jessica Yap has accomplished much in her lifetime. Exposed to music from she was in her mother’s tummy, this violin player has been a staple on the Jamaican music scene since she was a mere tot.
But how much does Jamaica really know about this rese
Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell may not have obtained the title of Miss Universe.
But she certainly won over the hearts of millions during the annual beauty pageant Sunday night in Miami.
As soon as the judges awarded the 22-year-old fifth place in the
Arimonious neighbors for 50 years, Cuba and the United States this week are expected to take the first concrete steps toward opening diplomatic relations and an entirely new relationship in trade, traffic and tourism.
The most senior American offic
DIANDRA Chuck loves dirt bikes.
The 26-year-old medical student started training about two years ago, when she was formally introduced to Kyle Reynolds, owner of Irie Racing Motorcycle Shop and Motor Tours.
Chuck explains that she has always had a
Vibes Theatre opens January 23
Shereita Grizzle, Gleaner Writer
Jamaica's theatre space will get a much-needed addition on Friday, January 23, when The Ashe Performing Arts Company opens its Vibes Theatre. Located at 8 Cargill Avenue, St Andrew, i
Sunshine Girls captain, Nicole Aiken-Pinnock, said their 2-1 Supreme Ventures Sunshine Series victory over archrivals England is testament to their commitment, hard work and belief in one another.
The Jamaicans thrashed the English Roses 57-47 in t
A 26-year-old Chevening Scholar from Enterprise, Chaguanas has won a Youth Leadership Award endorsed by the Queen of England.
Meet Teocah Arieal Anika Dove, a former Valedictorian at the Chaguanas Senior Comprehensive, with close to ten years of vol
President Barack Obama’s announcement renewing diplomatic relationships between the U.S. and Cuba has, as should be expected, resulted in a storm of controversy.
The nature of the controversy suggests the plans a done deal. Lost in the excitement is
The R&B soul icon will bring all of his love to Jamaica for the first time
Montego Bay, Jamaica (Nov. 16, 2014) – Jamaica is in for a high impact performance like no other, when R&B icon, Charlie Wilson takes the stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues
Jamaica is the island of one love, a place for the romantic to find dreamy vistas, and beautiful surroundings. From the seduction of nature to the elegance and intimacy of couples resorts, Jamaica has everything for those in love. It’s the ideal plac
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is literally the fastest person in the world. He is the very first Olympic athlete to hold 100 meters and 200 meters world records, having accomplished the former in just under 10 seconds in 2009. He can also travel for
The mining of bauxite will resume in Jamaica next month as the Russian based company UC Rusal has been given the go ahead to mine and export up to two million crude wet tones of monohydrate bauxite over an 18-month period, starting in January.
The mi
