The Jamaica Observer

15/09/2025

After a blazing men’s 100m final, the medalists shared their thoughts on the race:

🥇 Oblique Seville reflected on the significance of the moment: “It was a good run today because these two athletes actually pushed me to run a personal best, and come out here and run 9.77s... in Japan where I actually started my debut...”
🥈 Kishane Thompson admitted he wanted the win but embraced the moment: “I enjoyed myself.”
🥉 Noah Lyles reflected on a challenging season, noting it’s been tough with injuries, but proud to have fought through to the podium.

A final filled with grit, pride, and golden memories for the history books. 💚💛🖤

15/09/2025

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Comment the names of all the athletes you spotted & tag a friend to join the excitement!

15/09/2025

At first glance, the data tell a story of unambiguous success for the Bank of Jamaica. Inflation is tame, reserves are at record highs, and the economy is rebounding. Yet, a deep-seated scepticism in boardrooms across the nation is forcing the central bank to fight a new battle — not against actual price growth, but against the fear of it.

The latest consumer price index report shows annual inflation cooled to 3.3 per cent in July, firmly below the central bank’s 4 per cent to 6 per cent target range and a world away from the double-digit spikes of recent years.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/the-ghost-of-inflation/

15/09/2025

The St Andrew Church of Christ is shaping the lives of young people through a structured mentorship programme that blends spiritual guidance with personal and career development.

The initiative, which falls under the church’s Education and Upliftment Programme, officially began in 2024, but many members had already been mentoring informally for years.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/st-andrew-church-christ-empowers-youth-mentorship/

15/09/2025

Over 800 students in the communities served by J Wray & Nephew Limited received essential back-to-school supplies to ensure a smooth start to the new academic year.

The initiative, undertaken by JWN Foundation (JWNF) — the philanthropic arm of the organisation — provided students with essentials such as backpacks, pencils, erasers, rulers, pens, and notebooks.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/back-school-boost/

15/09/2025

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says Oblique Seville hit his stride magnificently for himself and Jamaica when he won the 100m sprint at the World Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says Oblique Seville hit his stride magnificently for himself and Jamaica when he won the 100m sprint at the World Championships in Tokyo on Sunday. "Oblique certainly delivered on his promise, making us all proud of him,&a...

15/09/2025

Racing United continued their bright start to the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, outscoring Treasure Beach FC 4-2 at the STETHS Sports Complex in Santa Cruz for their third consecutive win.

The win took Racing to nine points from three games, marginally ahead of Chapelton Maroons who had their perfect start ended when they were beaten 1-0 by a resurgent Arnett Gardens at Turners Oval.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/racing-continue-perfect-start-win-treasure-beach/

15/09/2025

No better way, we reckon, to settle into Fashion Month than by spotlighting the West Indian Sea Island Cotton Collection by The Cloth. Oh Relaxed Soul, the label’s inaugural collection in the high-end luxury fashion sector — a union of visions, was created in collaboration with one of the region’s most influential figures in the fashion world, Shala Monroque.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/oh-relaxed-soul/

15/09/2025

Let's break down the women’s 100m final in Tokyo, where Tina Clayton stormed to silver in a PB of 10.76s, while Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce battled bravely in a stacked lineup.
In this episode of The Sports Club Podcast, we also unpack the women’s 100m hurdles, men’s high jump, and the 400m races, offering insights on what these results mean for the future of Jamaican athletics.

The future is bright. Jamaica’s sprint queens continue to shine.
Watch more: https://youtu.be/bX4pNTY4_e4?si=osygxN9bja11q5yV

15/09/2025

A workshop planned for September is the latest move in the National Housing Trust’s (NHT’s) push to work with developers in providing affordable housing — a major plank in the Government’s policies.

Through a combination of the NHT’s Developers Programme and Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), 18,000 housing units at various stages of construction have been facilitated and there are plans for another 6,000 to come on stream by onboarding players now deemed potential participants in the GPP, according to data provided by the trust.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/nht-continues-woo-developers/

14/09/2025

Member of Parliament for St Catherine Central, Olivia Grange, is calling on the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to indicate publicly what action it intends to take against the mayor of Spanish Town and People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Elizabeth South Eastern, Norman Scott, after he was charged following an alleged altercation with a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) election day worker during the September 3 general election.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/grange-calls-pnp-indicate-action-will-take-norman-scott/

14/09/2025

Quick service delivery company Innovative Menu Solutions, more popularly known as 7Krave, is again looking to solve another consumer-related issue as it gets ready to roll out a new Amazon-type marketplace to the public in the coming days.

Set for an official launch on September 27, the platform aims to be Jamaica’s first all-in-one digital marketplace, targeting a wide range of sellers — from everyday individuals and social media entrepreneurs to established brands.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/14/7-krave-readies-amazon-inspired-marketplace/