A trusted voice and familiar face in Jamaican households for nearly four decades, meteorologist Evan Thompson has built a career rooted in purpose. His journey stretches back to Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, his first major experience on the job, and through the many weather events that have shaped Jamaica over the years. Today, he serves as principal director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. But when he isn’t tracking storms or working with his team on the country’s daily forecasts, Thomp

Jimmy Cliff on Monday completed his final crossing after 81 remarkable years of artistry that played a significant role in lifting Jamaican culture from its island shores to the global stage. News of his death sent a swell of tributes surging across Jamaica and abroad, celebrating the singer, songwriter, and actor whose crystal-clear voice and powerfully haunting lyrics made him one of reggae music’s most respected icons. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/25/final-river-crossed/ | The Jama