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Happy birthday CaMari Forrester will be celebrating his first birthday on April 3. We are praying God's richest blessings on his life. Love from parents Camille and Rohan, grandmother Julia and uncle...
View ArticleOn July 9, The Gleaner reported that broadcaster Wayne Whyte and his crony...
She [Jody-Ann Gray] should be glad that they were apprehended and bought before a court of law. - Tanisha Perry SIGH ... Hope baby and mommy are doing well. - Gia Brown There is reward for everything...
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In Alexandria, St Ann, 16-year-old Atallia Williams, described as being "unconscious" since a motor vehicle crash two years ago, is not in a medical care facility. Instead, she is at home, being cared...
View ArticleTaking Baby Steps...
Dear parents, Parenting can be a rocky journey, but with this new Baby Steps feature, we hope to help you get through it. This weekly...
View ArticleFeedback - For better or worse...
There is a saying, what we allow is what will continue, that is why our men won't change their ways because as women, we allow them to think that cheating...
View ArticleFeedback - He has three of us
Are you sure he isn't married already too? Girl, too many women allow men to string them along with their lies. Move on. — Angella Dear writer, you need to move on. Everyone's heart pounds, so stop...
View ArticleFEEDBACK - It's in his kiss
Too funny, lol. And guys, learn not to force a kiss on a woman. And when I say force, I do mean no pin down and tek. — Kath Lol, I love this, kissing 101. Trust me, I know a couple girls that need...
View ArticleFeedback: I want the real father on the birth certificate
This is what happens when you choose to be promiscuous. I am usually one who bats strongly for women. However, things like this leave a foul taste in my mouth. I have always felt that promiscuous men...
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Margaurita Swaby — Nurturing her plants and young minds A truly wonderful woman and mentor. Thank you, Mrs Swaby. You helped to make me and many others like me, the successful and focused Christians...
View ArticleFeedback - A life of fellowship
Very proud of your achievements. May God continue to guide you in your success. — Your AHS colleague up North, Mark Very inspirational — Jarro I always admire Helene anchoring the news...
View ArticleFeedback - Am I the girlfriend or the side chick?
The big question is, are women too blind to notice that they are side chicks or they just don't care? Personally, as soon as I have a doubt about a man, I just give him the green...
View ArticleAW Feedback - Wedding horror stories
We need more stories like these. Too many individuals are caught up in the "have to marry" hype, and marrying for the wrong reasons. — Wendy Fitz Amy Thame — Service is her...
View ArticleAW Feedback - I want my ex because my fiancé is boring
Dear Counsellor, you can't reason with crazy people. I'm convinced some people are addicted to hurt, misery and abuse. I am totally against this jacket madness but, bwoy, it better you give the child...
View ArticleAW Feedback - He wants to have two lovers
We men want to have our cake and eat it, but women just don't know what they want... — Gara Sands This woman needs to realise that she has the power to walk away from this man. Many women give the men...
View ArticleFeedback - When it's OK to lie to him
This is why it's a hard thing to take Jamaican women seriously — they validate every wrong thing that they do. — Andre Gibbons This article proves that the...
View ArticleAW Feedback - June 24
Norma Rhoden: Fixing broken boys As a social worker in training at Northern Caribbean university I am motivated by the great leap Miss Rhoden has taken to touch lives. She has made sacrifices to learn...
View ArticleBuju honoured by Grammy win
Buju Banton's win at the Grammy Awards on Sunday has gone down extremely well with his fellow music industry practitioners here at home. The deejay, who is currently facing drug charges in a US court,...
View ArticleOne goal enough for Boys' Town against W'House
BOYS' Town clipped Waterhouse 1-0 in round 20 of the Digicel Premier League (DPL) on Sunday to register their first win against the latter at Drewsland. A late goal by Joel Williams, operating in...
View ArticleMonty Alexander to ring in 2011 in DC
THE warmth of the music of renowned Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander will heat up the cold winter night on Capital Hill this New Year's Eve as the top musician gets ready to perform at Washington,...
View ArticleUS-based Jamaicans want economic growth, crime reduction in 2011
NEW YORK, USA — A significant reduction in the murder rate, corruption and unemployment and sustained economic growth top the list of improvements Jamaican nationals here want to see in their homeland...
View ArticleBushman sings the Bush Doctor
Reggae artiste Bushman is seeking to come back in a big way with a new studio album and a title to match - Bushman Sings The Bush Doctor - A Tribute to Peter Tosh. Compiled in honour of reggae legend...
View ArticleMelissa Joan Hart: 'I spent a year preparing for third pregnancy'
Melissa Joan Hart has revealed that she spent a year preparing for her third pregnancy. The actress confirmed last month that she is expecting her third baby with her musician husband Mark Wilkerson....
View ArticleLet's stand behind our brother
Dear Editor, I write this letter for all Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, with a feeling of deep regret and remorse for a reggae artiste known and loved by many worldwide. Our brother, Mark Myrie...
View ArticleTime for birth control!
AFTER having my second baby, I realised that as much as I had wanted to 'have out my lot', financially we just could not afford it. I have battled with the thought that I always wanted a boy, so I felt...
View ArticleBONDAGE! - Buju faces 15 to life after guilty verdict
TAMPA, USA — Reggae superstar Buju Banton walked unshackled into the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court yesterday morning but by late afternoon he was led out in handcuffs after a jury, deliberating for a...
View ArticleWhen it rains it pours!
CHRISTMAS has come and gone and now I'm in debt. It was end-of-term school fee time for my eldest daughter; Christmas gifts needed to be purchased for Tom, Dick, Harry and his mom; I've been borrowing...
View ArticleDad wants sole custody for a US visa
I read your letter with great interest but I wish you had also told me the age of your child as this would have ensured that what I say to you is far more concise than when I have to deal with...
View ArticleTaylor's strike sinks Waterhouse
HARBOUR View defeated Waterhouse 1-0 at Drewsland on Sunday to move four points clear in their race for third place in the final round of the Digicel Premier League. With 13 minutes of play remaining,...
View ArticleLet my When turn into Now!
WHEN? It's the word of the moment. When I get some more time. When I get more money. When I am not so tired. When I get a new job. When I move into a new house. When I get a car. WHEN. I am so guilty...
View ArticleDad, stepmom need money from biological mom
Dear Mrs Macaulay, I am always enlightened by your response to queries and the time you take to clarify your responses. I hope you can assist me with this issue. My husband and I live in Kingston with...
View ArticleI'm fighting, says Buju after tough 2nd day
TAMPA, USA — "I am fighting," said embattled Jamaican reggae artiste Buju Banton as he hustled to his hotel hounded by reporters following what could be described as a tough second day in the Sam M...
View Article'I'm NOT going to rehab,' insists Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina
Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown is denying claims she is checking into rehab after pictures surfaced that allegedly showed her snorting lines of cocaine. Her famous mother, who has...
View ArticleFeedback - Yes, he could kill you
Some women ignore these warning signs. They act so desperate to have a man that they can't see the danger signals flashing. This is a worldwide occurrence that women all over need to be careful about....
View ArticleBuju's conviction greeted with sadness, disbelief in NY
NEW YORK, USA — Fans of Reggae superstar Buju Banton have reacted with outrage, disbelief and sadness at his conviction on drug charges in a Florida court yesterday. Banton, whose real name is Mark...
View ArticleLittle people snapshots - February 28
Calling all parents Is your child just the cutest? Do you want to share your baby snapshots with us? Share your joy with other parents by sending your pictures in and telling us what makes your angel...
View ArticleSister, sister Preparing baby 1 for baby 2
WITH many parents mastering the art of baby care with their first child, one of the only anxieties that usually arises upon getting pregnant the second time around concerns how the first child will...
View ArticleMen confess: When I cried like a baby
BY DONNA HUSSEY-WHYTE All Woman writer husseyd@jamaicaobserver.com MANY men have been socialised not to show their emotions, and so the few who are led to tears are often seen as weak. In some circles,...
View ArticleFeedback - The simple truths about your man
The simple truths about your man @HeavenSent1011: @JamaicaObserver wi need more a @officialasafa — one article a week nah guh work. @UrbanUrsula: @officialasafa Lost half mi coffee "there are no time...
View ArticleThe new boyfriend has wandering eyes Signs not to ignore in a new relationship
MANY women will enter new relationships filled with the kind of excitement that only comes with new love. In fact, when this happens, the new lover can do no wrong in the admirer's sight. But there are...
View ArticleOur Jamaica - NBC hosts reveal their 'Yard' heritage
Chester Francis-Jackson, Contributor My dears, if y'all missed the Today Show, aired on American Network NBC last Sunday, then you missed out on a fabulous treat that has the travel world and the world...
View ArticlePicture Perfect
"I want it to be in a garden, with the early morning sun on my face, and if there is water in the background that would be the icing on the cake..." Like most brides the world over, Sherredon Palmer...
View ArticleWhat They Wore... to the royal wedding
After months of anticipation Prince William of Wales - second heir to the British throne and son of Prince Charles of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, wed Catherine Middleton - daughter of Michael...
View Article2010's women of substance
THIS year, several fascinating women shared their stories on All Woman's pages. From the 'Queen of the Sea' to Kiki's amazing story, the women told stories of hope, change and of overcoming adversity...
View ArticleVIDEO: VOX POP - What's the 'worst' job you'd take to make money for your...
IN Jamaica, when things get rough, women have mostly been the ones who have to 'tun han mek fashion' despite what the economy throws at them. With kids to raise and houses to run, unlike many men,...
View ArticleDancers, masseuses, street workers: A job for every woman?
DESPITE the lack of respect that it garners, hundreds of Jamaican women in an effort to support their families in this hostile economy, have turned to the oldest profession. Championing their rights is...
View ArticleHis love/hate relationship with his doctor
MANY men have been chided for toughing it out rather than seeking help in tough situations, and some unfortunately apply this same attitude when it comes to their health. The seeming reluctance on the...
View ArticleStringing You Along — Pearls for Every Occasion
What's more romantic than a delicate hand-strung pearl necklace, or bracelet? It was the jewellery of choice for style icon Jackie O and is an absolute must for US First Lady Michelle Obama. Pearls...
View ArticleFeedback - April 8
Albertha's Love affair with farming and craft Very challenging, but yet inspirational story of this woman's life. God bless her. — TT Independent women want to be supported too Either women must accept...
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